Named characters

3483 Richard (562)/Sir Austin (195)/Austin (115)/Mr. Richard (25)/Ricky (22)/Master Richard (8)/young Richard (2)/Master Ricky (2)/Six Austin (1)/young Master Richard (1)/young Mister Richard (1)/Mr. Richard thither (1)/Sir Austin Mr. Richard (1)/O Richard (1)/the Richard of his creation (1)/Sir Richard (1)/dear Austin (1)
1937 Mrs. Berry (313)/Richard (206)/Lady Blandish (97)/Berry (56)/Mrs. Richard (7)/O Mrs. Berry (3)/poor Berry (2)/CHAPTER XVI Lady Blandish (1)/the Blandish (1)/Mrs. Elizabeth Berry (1)/Kind Mrs. Berry (1)/the devout and charitable Berry (1)/The bridal Berry (1)/the wretched Berry (1)/dear Mrs. Berry (1)/old Mrs. Berry (1)/old Berry (1)/So Mrs. Berry , to whom Richard had once made mention of Lady Blandish as the only friend he had among women (1)/sweet Richard (1)/... dear Mrs. Berry (1)/Ultimately Mrs. Berry (1)/dear Berry (1)
1757 [NARRATOR]
1502 Ripton (347)/Mr. Thompson (69)/Thompson (17)/Master Ripton Thompson (6)/Master Ripton (6)/Ripton Thompson (6)/Mr. Ripton Thompson (2)/his reluctant serf Ripton , who kept asking what they were to do and where they were going (1)/simple Ripton (1)/Mr. Ripton (1)/Forthwith Mr. Thompson (1)/RIPTON THOMPSON (1)/the unfortunate Ripton (1)/the paternal Thompson (1)/Gaily Ripton (1)/Mr. Thompson junior (1)/Unfortunately Ripton (1)/Material Ripton (1)/the oblivious Ripton (1)/Master Thompson (1)/plain Ripton (1)/foolish Ripton (1)
1285 Adrian (435)/Adrian Harley (8)/Mr. Adrian (4)/Daphne (3)/Adrian Daphne (1)/The wise youth Adrian (1)/Mister Adrian (1)/the wise youth Adrian in the full blaze of Piccadilly (1)
945 Lucy (269)/Sandoe (8)/Diaper Sandoe (2)/Diaper (2)/Lucy Feverel (2)/And Diaper (1)/Lucy Diaper Sandoe (1)/Quoth Lucy (1)/Dear tender Lucy (1)/lady Lucy (1)/Lucy thither (1)/Poor Lucy (1)
554 Mrs. Doria (140)/Mrs. Doria Forey (4)/Mrs. Forey (2)/Mrs. Doria Battledoria (2)/Happily Mrs. Doria (1)
343 Hippias (90)/Poor Hippias (3)/poor Hippias (2)/Nevertheless Hippias (1)/our genial uncle Hippias (1)
325 Tom (114)/Tom Bakewell (51)/poor Tom (4)/Bakewell (2)/one Mr. Thomas Bakewell (1)/Mr. Tom Bakewell (1)/poor clodpole Tom (1)/my boy Tom , bigger than you , for not bein ' above board , only yesterday , ay (1)/that young Tom , who was always leering at her , and to be sure she was quite a lady (1)/With Bakewell (1)/young Tom (1)
306 Richard (75)/Richard Feverel (8)/Ricky (8)/young Richard (2)/Richard Doria Feverel (2)/RICHARD FEVEREL (1)/A Feverel (1)/RICHARD DORIA FEVEREL (1)/Dearest Richard (1)/Richard of the Ordeal (1)/Dearest (1)/O Richard (1)
251 Richard (48)/Mr. Feverel (10)/Richard Feverel (2)/Master Feverel (1)/Ricky (1)/Mr. Richard Feverel (1)
227 Benson (71)/Heavy Benson (7)/heavy Benson (5)/old Benson (1)/the virtuous Benson (1)
206 Sir Austin (43)/Sir Austin Feverel (5)/Feverel (3)/Austin (2)/Sir Austin Absworthy Bearne Feverel (1)/XL Sir Austin Feverel (1)
201 Clare (119)/Little Clare (3)/little Clare (3)/Miss Clare (3)/Clare Doria Forey (3)/Clarence (3)/Forey (2)/Poor little Clare (1)/Miss Clare Forey (1)/Doria (1)/Amiable giggling Forey (1)/Mr. Clarence (1)/Clare Doria (1)
178 Farmer Blaize (60)/old Blaize (5)/Blaize (5)/Bother that old Blaize (1)/CHAPTER VIII Farmer Blaize (1)
172 Mrs. Mount (31)/Mount (19)
153 Brayder (38)/the Hon . Peter (11)/The Hon . Peter (3)/Peter (3)/the Hon . Peter Brayder (2)/the Hon (1)/the Hon . Peter , whom they had not seen for a week or more (1)/The Hon (1)/the Honourable Peter (1)/That beast Brayder (1)/Peter Brayder (1)
151 Lucy (43)/Miss Lucy (6)/sweet Lucy (2)
148 Austin (30)/Austin Wentworth (18)/Mr. Wentworth (5)/good young Mr. Wentworth (1)/degrees Austin (1)/Mr. Austin Wentworth (1)/O Mr. Wentworth (1)
146 Lady Judith (32)/Austin (15)/the Lady Judith Felle (1)/Miss Menteith (1)/the incapable old Lord Felle (1)/Judith (1)
137 Richard (35)/Young Richard (6)/young Richard (2)/Ricky (2)/radiant Richard (1)
134 Lord Mountfalcon (40)/Mountfalcon (13)
110 Tom (28)/young Tom (8)/young Tom Blaize (5)/Young Tom (5)/Young Tom Blaize (2)/old Blaize (1)
102 Berry (29)/Bessy Berry (10)
70 Ralph (24)/Ralph Barthrop Morton (3)/Ralph Morton (3)/young Ralph Morton (2)/poor Ralph (1)
67 Sir Julius (11)/Charming Sir Julius (1)
64 Algernon (25)/Algernon Feverel (5)/Feverel (1)
64 Bella (22)/a Bella Donna (1)/Belle Donna (1)
58 Rip (35)/old Rip (3)/Old Rip (2)/dear old Rip (1)
55 Hippias (10)/Hippias Feverel (3)/poor Hippias (1)
51 Mr. Blaize (15)/old Blaize (6)/Blaize (3)/Master Blaize (1)
49 Brandon (21)/Brandon Forey (2)/Brandy (1)
47 the Bantam (14)/The Bantam (5)/Bantam (1)
46 Hesper (3)
45 God (38)/Good God (2)
44 Mr. Harley (24)/O Mr. Harley (3)/Mr. Justice Harley (1)
42 Prince Ferdinand (4)/Ferdinand (1)
42 Miranda (4)
42 John (15)/John Todhunter (4)/Mr. John Todhunter (2)/Mr. Todhunter (2)
41 Beauty (13)/Meantime Beauty (1)
33 Rady (9)/Austin Rady (1)/Dear old Rady (1)
32 Dame Bakewell (5)/old Dame Bakewell (2)/Dame (1)
31 Speed - the - Plough (12)/Speed (1)
30 Lady Feverel (8)/Feverel (6)
28 Raynham (26)
27 Richard (9)/Consequently Richard (1)
27 Mumpsy (6)
26 Cupid (7)/Dan Cupid (1)
25 Sir Miles (9)/Sir Miles Papworth (4)/the redoubtable Sir Miles (1)/Milo (1)
24 Benson (6)/Mr. Benson (3)/Benson invisible (1)
24 Luce (5)
22 The Pilgrim (21)/the Pilgrim (1)
22 Hot Blood (4)
22 Dick (1)
21 Mademoiselle Lucy (1)/little Lucy (1)
21 Ralph (7)/Young Ralph (2)/young Ralph (2)
21 Mr. Beazley (5)/Beazley (1)
21 Helen (4)/St. Helen (1)
21 Bellona (4)
19 Cassandra (9)
19 Bella (6)/Dear Bella (1)/Belle (1)/BELLA (1)
18 Caesar (3)/Imperial Caesar (1)
17 Mary (6)/Molly (5)/Molly Davenport (2)/Mary fatal (1)/Davenport (1)
17 Emmeline (15)/Emmeline Clementina Matilda Laura (1)
17 the Dyspepsy (2)/The Dyspepsy (2)/The poor Dyspepsy (1)
17 Mrs. Feverel (6)/Richard (2)/Mrs. Richard Feverel (1)
16 Lobourne (8)/Dr. Clifford (4)/Dr. Clifford of Lobourne (1)/Old Dr. Clifford of Lobourne was the medical attendant , who , with head - shaking , and gathering of lips , and reminiscences of ancient arguments , guaranteed to do all that leech could do in the matter (1)
16 the Lady Juliana Jaye (1)/The Lady Juliana (1)
16 Richard (7)/King Richard (1)/young Richard (1)
16 Dick (1)
15 Denzil Somers (1)/Denzil (1)
15 Love (8)/young Love (1)/love (1)/honest jog - trot Love (1)
15 Molly (3)/Mary Garner (1)
15 Hippies (2)
14 Varmer Blaize (5)/Varmer Blaize Blaize (1)
14 Letitia (3)/Miss Letitia Thompson (2)/Miss Thompson (2)/Poor little Letitia (1)
14 Helen (8)/Aunt Helen (2)/my Aunt Helen (1)
14 Miss Random (6)/brazen Miss Random (1)
13 Erelong (2)
13 Presently Lucy (1)
13 Mr. Hadrian (13)
13 Clare (3)/Upstairs Clare (1)
12 Mrs. Doris Foray (1)/Mrs. Doris (1)
12 Mr. Morton (8)/Mr. Morton of Poer Hall (1)
12 Adrian (8)/Whereupon Adrian (1)
12 Doctor Bairam (5)/Doctor Benjamin Bairam (1)/Bairam (1)
12 God (7)/Hymen (2)/God Hymen (1)/Good God (1)/good God (1)
11 Miss Letty (2)/Letty (1)
11 Hero (2)/Sir Hero (1)
11 Ralph (7)/Master Ralph (2)
11 John (4)/John footman (2)/Mrs. John Todhunter (1)/worthy John Todhunter (1)/John Todhunter (1)
11 Dick (1)
11 Laura (2)/Laura Fern (1)
10 Woman (6)
10 Belthorpe (10)
10 Ripton (3)/Dear Ripton (2)
10 the Scientific Humanist (2)/Scientific Humanist (1)/Humanist (1)
10 Richard (2)/Dear Richard (1)/dear Richard (1)
10 Overnight Mrs. Berry (1)/Mrs. Berry (1)
9 Giles (3)/Giles Jinkson (1)
9 the Magnetic Youth (2)/The Magnetic Youth (1)
9 Mr. Richards (2)/Richards (1)
9 Dick (1)
8 Algernon (4)/Uncle Algernon (1)
8 Jove (7)/base Jove (1)
8 Dick (1)
7 Gibbon (2)
7 Providence (7)
7 Fortune (7)
7 Penelope (5)
7 Mrs. Todhunter (2)/Old Mrs. Todhunter (1)
7 Dick (1)
6 Brawnley (3)
6 Adam (2)
6 Cupid (2)/Mr. Serjeant Cupid (1)/small Cupid (1)
6 Lipscombe (1)/Lord Lipscombe (1)
6 Miss Molly (1)
6 Nature (4)
6 Mr. Fev'rel (5)
6 The Foreys (3)/the Foreys (2)
6 Berry (3)/Poor Berry (1)
5 Eve (3)/fair Eve (1)
5 Varmer Bollop (1)
5 Rady (3)/Mr. Rady (1)
5 Jonathan Wild (1)/Jonathan (1)
5 Mama Thompson (2)/Mama (2)
5 Lady B. (1)
5 Algernon (3)/Captain Algernon (1)
5 Miss Desborough (2)/Desborough (2)/a Miss Desborough (1)
5 Lord Heddon (4)
5 Winkelried (1)
5 Byron (2)
5 The Eighteenth Century (1)/Madame the Eighteenth Century (1)
5 Devils (2)
5 the mignonne (1)
5 Dick (1)
5 Dick (1)
5 Dick (1)
5 Sir Famish (1)
4 The Gods (2)/Gods (1)/Social Gods (1)
4 Bursley (4)
4 Rippy (2)
4 Time (3)/Seed - Time (1)
4 Arthur (2)
4 Sweet (2)
4 Venus (4)
4 Mrs. Grandison (2)/a Mrs. Caroline Grandison (1)
4 Miss Davenport (3)
4 Cold Blood (4)
4 Man (1)/The Man (1)/The Salvage Man (1)
4 Tom've (1)
4 Dante (1)/Dante 's Madonna Guido 's Magdalen (1)/Guido (1)/Magdalen (1)
4 Poor Richard (1)/Richard (1)
4 John Todhunter old John (1)
4 Rip (2)/O Rip (1)/old Rip (1)
4 Dick (1)
3 the Feverels (3)
3 Prince Turnus (1)
3 Lady Attenbury (1)
3 Arson (2)/ARSON (1)
3 Hum (3)
3 the Old Dog (2)/The Dog (1)
3 the Bonnet (2)/The Bonnet (1)
3 the Fates (2)/The Fates (1)
3 Blackstone (3)
3 Sir Pylcher Feverel (1)/Sir Pylcher (1)
3 Darley Absworthy (2)/Darley (1)
3 nephew Hippy (1)/Hippy (1)/Poor uncle Hippy (1)
3 Diana (2)
3 the Grandisons (3)
3 Science (3)
3 Sister Seraphs (1)/Seraphs (1)
3 Margaret (3)
3 Dr. Kitchener (3)
3 Father (1)
3 Old Mr. Forey (1)
3 Grandpapa (3)
3 Benson superlative Benson (1)
3 Briareus (2)
3 The Lady Judith I spoke of is Austin 's Miss Menteith , married to the incapable old Lord Felle , or Fellow , as the wits here call him (1)
3 Old John (1)
3 Dick (1)
3 the Emperor Julian (2)/The Emperor Julian (1)
3 Martin Berry (3)
2 Dialer (1)
2 Rizzio (2)
2 Great - Aunt Grantley , who had money to bequeath to the heir (1)/Grantley (1)
2 Epicurus (1)
2 Horace (2)
2 Apollo (2)
2 the Serpent (1)/The Serpent (1)
2 the Papworths (1)/The Papworths (1)
2 tinker (1)/The Tinker (1)
2 Jesuits (1)
2 Chatham (2)
2 Conscience (2)
2 Scrip (2)
2 The Titans (1)/Titans (1)
2 O Beloved (1)/Beloved (1)
2 Gravelkind (2)
2 Singular (2)
2 Gavelkind (2)
2 Absalom (1)
2 Dora (2)
2 Adela (2)
2 Systems (2)
2 Pipe (2)
2 Doomed Benson (1)
2 Excalibur (1)
2 Johnson (2)
2 Cassandra'll (1)
2 the Foolish Young Fellow (2)
2 Wordsworth (2)
2 Falstaff (1)
2 the Hog (2)
2 Dr. Bairam (2)
2 the Golden Bride (1)
2 Omens (2)
2 Doctors (2)
2 Old Time (1)/Time (1)
2 Madam Fate (1)/Fate (1)
2 Fiddlededee (2)
2 the fair Shuttlecockiana (1)/The fair Shuttlecockiana (1)
2 Chickens (1)
2 Matilda Forey (1)
2 Don Juan (2)
2 Pluto (2)
2 old Aeson (1)
2 Meantime Clare (1)/Clare (1)
2 John Pemberton (1)/unconscious John (1)
2 Olympus (2)
2 Dick (1)
2 Dick (1)
2 Lo (2)
2 Nobleman (1)
2 nat'ral (1)
2 Lord Montfalcon (1)/that Lord Montfalcon (1)
2 Adieu (2)
2 Darling (2)

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

6 Poer Hall
6 Raynham Abbey
3 Belthorpe Farm
3 Kensington Gardens
2 the Foreys '
1 the Church
1 Longford House
1 Latude 's Escape
1 old Blaize
1 Pig 's Snout

43 home
39 the house/The house
38 there/There
37 the room
23 here
16 the park
12 the Abbey
12 the road
10 the street
10 upstairs/Upstairs

GPE

80 Raynham
31 London
18 Lobourne
14 Belthorpe
11 Bellingham
9 England
7 Bursley
6 Richmond
4 Europe
4 Dorset

63 town
9 there
4 the village/The village
4 the country
2 the county
2 this country
2 the metropolis
2 the old place
1 a certain Western county
1 the village of Lobourne

LOC

7 the West/The West
4 the Alps/The Alps
3 This World/the World/The World
3 the Island
2 the Isle of Wight
2 the Rhine/Rhine
1 the Niger
1 Diaper Sandoe
1 the Thames
1 the Bonnet

121 the world/The world
15 the sea
14 earth
13 the water/The water
12 the earth
11 heaven
9 the lake
7 this world
6 the land
6 The woods/the woods

PER

940 Richard/Sir Austin/Austin/Mr. Richard/Ricky/Master Richard/young Richard/Master Ricky/Six Austin/young Master Richard/young Mister Richard/Mr. Richard thither/Sir Austin Mr. Richard/O Richard/the Richard of his creation/Sir Richard/dear Austin
699 Mrs. Berry/Richard/Lady Blandish/Berry/Mrs. Richard/O Mrs. Berry/poor Berry/CHAPTER XVI Lady Blandish/the Blandish/Mrs. Elizabeth Berry/Kind Mrs. Berry/the devout and charitable Berry/The bridal Berry/the wretched Berry/dear Mrs. Berry/old Mrs. Berry/old Berry/So Mrs. Berry , to whom Richard had once made mention of Lady Blandish as the only friend he had among women/sweet Richard/... dear Mrs. Berry/Ultimately Mrs. Berry/dear Berry
468 Ripton/Mr. Thompson/Thompson/Master Ripton Thompson/Master Ripton/Ripton Thompson/Mr. Ripton Thompson/his reluctant serf Ripton , who kept asking what they were to do and where they were going/simple Ripton/Mr. Ripton/Forthwith Mr. Thompson/RIPTON THOMPSON/the unfortunate Ripton/the paternal Thompson/Gaily Ripton/Mr. Thompson junior/Unfortunately Ripton/Material Ripton/the oblivious Ripton/Master Thompson/plain Ripton/foolish Ripton
454 Adrian/Adrian Harley/Mr. Adrian/Daphne/Adrian Daphne/The wise youth Adrian/Mister Adrian/the wise youth Adrian in the full blaze of Piccadilly
290 Lucy/Sandoe/Diaper Sandoe/Diaper/Lucy Feverel/And Diaper/Lucy Diaper Sandoe/Quoth Lucy/Dear tender Lucy/lady Lucy/Lucy thither/Poor Lucy
178 Tom/Tom Bakewell/poor Tom/Bakewell/one Mr. Thomas Bakewell/Mr. Tom Bakewell/poor clodpole Tom/my boy Tom , bigger than you , for not bein ' above board , only yesterday , ay/that young Tom , who was always leering at her , and to be sure she was quite a lady/With Bakewell/young Tom
149 Mrs. Doria/Mrs. Doria Forey/Mrs. Forey/Mrs. Doria Battledoria/Happily Mrs. Doria
142 Clare/Little Clare/little Clare/Miss Clare/Clare Doria Forey/Clarence/Forey/Poor little Clare/Miss Clare Forey/Doria/Amiable giggling Forey/Mr. Clarence/Clare Doria
102 Richard/Richard Feverel/Ricky/young Richard/Richard Doria Feverel/RICHARD FEVEREL/A Feverel/RICHARD DORIA FEVEREL/Dearest Richard/Richard of the Ordeal/Dearest/O Richard
97 Hippias/Poor Hippias/poor Hippias/Nevertheless Hippias/our genial uncle Hippias

195 the baronet/The baronet
137 sir/Sir
131 his father/His father
109 his son/His son
104 the farmer/The farmer
84 my dear/My dear
75 the lady/The lady
71 men/Men
66 women/Women
61 the boy/The boy

ORG

3 the Army
1 the Royal Navy

1 the mad Hamlet mouth and strut !
1 Feverel forces
1 the army
1 his regiment
1 the institution where it appears she was educated , and where they are very fond of her
1 the Immense Debtorship
1 the Law
1 the Church
1 the corps de ballet
1 his legions

VEH

10 the train/The train
7 the cab
4 the boat
4 the carriage/The carriage
3 a cab
2 his boat
1 boats and in carts
1 a cart
1 steam - engines
1 his own vessel

Text

THE ORDEAL OF [RICHARD FEVEREL]127-richard

By [George Meredith]128-george meredith

CHAPTER I

Some years ago a book was published under the title of " [The Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's Scrip . "[128-george meredith] It consisted of a selection of original aphorisms by [an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner gave a bruised heart to [the world]597-the world . [He]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner made no pretension to novelty . " [Our]599-us new thoughts have thrilled dead bosoms , "[596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner] [he]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner wrote ; by which avowal it may be seen that youth had manifestly gone from [him]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner , since [he]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner had ceased to be jealous of [the ancients]598-the ancients . There was a half - sigh floating through [his]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner pages for those days of intellectual coxcombry , when ideas come to [us]599-us affecting the embraces of [virgins]600-virgins , and swear to [us]599-us [they]601-they are [ours]599-us alone , and [no one else]602-no one else have [they]601-they ever visited : and [we]599-us believe [them]601-they . For an example of [his]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner ideas of the sex [he]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner said : " [I]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner expect that [Woman]129-woman will be the last thing civilized by [Man]6035-man . "[596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner] Some excitement was produced in the bosoms of [ladies]603-ladies by so monstrous a scorn of [them]603-ladies . [One adventurous person]604-one adventurous person betook [herself]604-one adventurous person to [the Heralds ' College]605-the heralds ' college , and there ascertained that a Griffin between two Wheatsheaves , which stood on the title - page of the book , formed the crest of [Sir Austin Absworthy Bearne Feverel]130-sir austin , [Baronet]606-baronet , of [Raynham Abbey]25-raynham abbey , in [a certain Western county]607-a certain western county folding [Thames]2-thames : [a man of wealth and honour , and a somewhat lamentable history]608-a man of wealth and honour , and a somewhat lamentable history . The outline of [the baronet]609-the baronet 's story was by no means new . [He]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner had [a wife]610-a wife , and [he]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner had [a friend]611-a friend . [His]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner marriage was for love ; [[his]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner wife]612-his wife was [a beauty]613-a beauty ; [[his]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner friend]614-his friend was [a sort of poet]615-a sort of poet . [[His]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner wife]612-his wife had [his]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner whole heart , and [[his]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner friend]614-his friend all [his]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner confidence . When [he]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner selected [Denzil Somers]131-denzil somers from among [[his]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner college chums]618-his college chums , it was not on account of any similarity of disposition between [them]618-his college chums , but from [his]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner intense worship of genius , which made [him]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner overlook the absence of principle in [his]596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner associate for the sake of such brilliant promise . [Denzil]131-denzil somers had a small patrimony to lead off with , and that [he]131-denzil somers dissipated before [he]131-denzil somers left college ; thenceforth [he]131-denzil somers was dependent upon [[his]131-denzil somers admirer]619-his admirer , with whom [he]131-denzil somers lived , filling a nominal post of bailiff to [the estates]620-the estates , and launching forth verse of some satiric and sentimental quality ; for being inclined to vice , and occasionally , and in a quiet way , practising it , [he]131-denzil somers was of course [a sentimentalist]621-a sentimentalist and [a satirist , entitled to lash the Age and complain of human nature]622-a satirist , entitled to lash the age and complain of human nature . [His]131-denzil somers earlier poems , published under the pseudonym of [Diaper Sandoe]132-lucy , were so pure and bloodless in [their]623-their love passages , and at the same time so biting in their moral tone , that [his]131-denzil somers reputation was great among [the virtuous , who form the larger portion of the English book - buying public]624-the virtuous , who form the larger portion of the english book - buying public . [Election - seasons]625-election - seasons called [him]131-denzil somers to ballad - poetry on behalf of [the Tory party]626-the tory party . [Dialer]133-dialer possessed undoubted fluency , but did tittle , though [Sir Austin]130-sir austin was ever expecting much of [him]133-dialer . [A languishing , inexperienced woman , whose [husband in mental and in moral stature]628-husband in mental and in moral stature is more than the ordinary height above [her]627-a languishing , inexperienced woman , whose husband in mental and in moral stature is more than the ordinary height above her , and who , now that her first romantic admiration of his lofty bearing has worn off , and her fretful little refinements of taste and sentiment are not instinctively responded to , and who , now that [her]627-a languishing , inexperienced woman , whose husband in mental and in moral stature is more than the ordinary height above her , and who , now that her first romantic admiration of his lofty bearing has worn off , and her fretful little refinements of taste and sentiment are not instinctively responded to first romantic admiration of [his]131-denzil somers lofty bearing has worn off , and [her]627-a languishing , inexperienced woman , whose husband in mental and in moral stature is more than the ordinary height above her , and who , now that her first romantic admiration of his lofty bearing has worn off , and her fretful little refinements of taste and sentiment are not instinctively responded to fretful little refinements of taste and sentiment are not instinctively responded to]627-a languishing , inexperienced woman , whose husband in mental and in moral stature is more than the ordinary height above her , and who , now that her first romantic admiration of his lofty bearing has worn off , and her fretful little refinements of taste and sentiment are not instinctively responded to , is thrown into no wholesome household collision with [a fluent man , fluent in prose and rhyme]629-a fluent man , fluent in prose and rhyme . [Lady Feverel]134-lady feverel , when [she]134-lady feverel first entered on [her]134-lady feverel duties at [Raynham]3-raynham , was jealous of [[her]134-lady feverel husband 's friend]630-her husband 's friend . By degrees [she]134-lady feverel tolerated [him]131-denzil somers . In time [he]131-denzil somers touched [his]131-denzil somers guitar in [[her]134-lady feverel chamber]631-her chamber , and [they]632-they played [Rizzio]135-rizzio and [Mary]136-mary together . " For [I]132-lucy am not the first who found The name of [Mary fatal]136-mary ! "[132-lucy] says a subsequent sentimental alliterative love - poem of [Diaper]132-lucy 's . Such was the outline of the story . But [the baronet]609-the baronet could fill it up . [He]609-the baronet had opened [his]609-the baronet soul to [these two]634-these two . [He]609-the baronet had been noble Love to [the one]635-the one , and to [the other perfect Friendship]636-the other perfect friendship . [He]609-the baronet had bid [them]634-these two be [brother]637-brother and sister whom [he]609-the baronet loved , and live a Golden Age with [him]609-the baronet at [Raynham]3-raynham . In fact , [he]609-the baronet had been prodigal of the excellences of [his]609-the baronet nature , which it is not good to be , and , like [Timon]137-timon , [he]609-the baronet became bankrupt , and fell upon bitterness . [The faithless lady]638-the faithless lady was of [no particular family]639-no particular family ; [an orphan daughter of [an admiral who educated [her]638-the faithless lady on [his]609-the baronet half - pay]641-an admiral who educated her on his half - pay , and [her]638-the faithless lady conduct struck but at [the man whose name [she]638-the faithless lady bore]642-the man whose name she bore . After five years of marriage , and twelve of friendship]640-an orphan daughter of an admiral who educated her on his half - pay , and her conduct struck but at the man whose name she bore . after five years of marriage , and twelve of friendship , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin was left to [his]130-sir austin loneliness with nothing to ease [his]130-sir austin heart of love upon save [a little baby boy in a cradle]643-a little baby boy in a cradle . [He]130-sir austin forgave [the man]644-the man : [he]130-sir austin put [him]644-the man aside as poor for [his]130-sir austin wrath . [The woman [he]130-sir austin could not forgive]645-the woman he could not forgive ; [she]645-the woman he could not forgive had sinned every way . Simple ingratitude to [a benefactor]646-a benefactor was a pardonable transgression , for [he]130-sir austin was not one to recount and crush [the culprit]647-the culprit under the heap of [his]130-sir austin good deeds . But [her]645-the woman he could not forgive [he]130-sir austin had raised to be [[his]130-sir austin equal]648-his equal , and [he]130-sir austin judged [her]645-the woman he could not forgive as [[his]130-sir austin equal]648-his equal . [She]645-the woman he could not forgive had blackened [the world]597-the world 's fair aspect for [him]130-sir austin . In the presence of [that world]651-that world , so different to [him]130-sir austin now , [he]130-sir austin preserved [his]130-sir austin wonted demeanor , and made [his]130-sir austin features a flexible mask . [Mrs. Doria Forey]138-mrs. doria , [[his]130-sir austin widowed sister]652-his widowed sister , said that [Austin]130-sir austin might have retired from [his]130-sir austin Parliamentary career for a time , and given up gaieties and that kind of thing ; [her]138-mrs. doria opinion , founded on observation of [him]130-sir austin in public and private , was , that the light thing who had taken flight was but a feather on [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother 's Feverel - heart , and [his]130-sir austin ordinary course of life would be resumed . There are times when [common men]654-common men can not bear the weight of just so much . [Hippias Feverel]139-hippias , [one of [[his]130-sir austin brothers]656-his brothers]655-one of his brothers , thought [him]130-sir austin immensely improved by [his]130-sir austin misfortune , if the loss of [such a person]657-such a person could be so designated ; and seeing that [Hippias]139-hippias received in consequence free quarters at [Raynham]3-raynham , and possession of the wing of [the Abbey [she]655-one of his brothers had inhabited]658-the abbey she had inhabited , it is profitable to know [his]130-sir austin thoughts . If [the baronet]609-the baronet had given two or three blazing dinners in [the great hall]660-the great hall [he]609-the baronet would have deceived [people]661-people generally , as [he]609-the baronet did [[his]609-the baronet relatives]662-his relatives and [intimates]663-intimates . [He]609-the baronet was too sick for that : fit only for passive acting . [The nursemaid waking in the night]664-the nursemaid waking in the night beheld [a solitary figure darkening a lamp above [her]664-the nursemaid waking in the night little sleeping charge]665-a solitary figure darkening a lamp above her little sleeping charge , and became so used to the sight as never to wake with a start . One night [she]664-the nursemaid waking in the night was strangely aroused by a sound of sobbing . [The baronet]609-the baronet stood beside the cot in [his]609-the baronet long black cloak and travelling cap . [His]609-the baronet fingers shaded a lamp , and reddened against the fitful darkness that ever and [anon]667-anon went leaping up the wall . [She]664-the nursemaid waking in the night could hardly believe [her]664-the nursemaid waking in the night senses to see [the austere gentleman]668-the austere gentleman , dead silent , dropping tear upon tear before [her]664-the nursemaid waking in the night eyes . [She]664-the nursemaid waking in the night lay stone - still in a trance of terror and mournfulness , mechanically counting the tears as they fell , one by one . The hidden face , the fall and flash of those heavy drops in the light of the lamp [he]609-the baronet held , [the upright , awful figure , agitated at regular intervals like a piece of clockwork]669-the upright , awful figure , agitated at regular intervals like a piece of clockwork by the low murderous catch of [his]609-the baronet breath : it was so piteous to [her]664-the nursemaid waking in the night poor human nature that [her]664-the nursemaid waking in the night heart began wildly palpitating . Involuntarily [the poor girl]670-the poor girl cried out to [him]609-the baronet , " Oh , [sir]6036-sir ! "[670-the poor girl] and fell a - weeping . [Sir Austin]130-sir austin turned the lamp on [her]664-the nursemaid waking in the night pillow , and harshly bade [her]664-the nursemaid waking in the night go to sleep , striding from [the room]671-the room forthwith . [He]130-sir austin dismissed [her]664-the nursemaid waking in the night with a purse the next day . Once , when [he]609-the baronet was seven years old , [the little fellow]672-the little fellow woke up at night to see [a lady]673-a lady bending over [him]609-the baronet . [He]609-the baronet talked of this the neat day , but it was treated as a dream ; until in the course of the day [[his]609-the baronet uncle]674-his uncle [Algernon]140-algernon was driven [home]675-home from [[Lobourne]4-lobourne cricket - ground]676-lobourne cricket - ground with a broken leg . Then it was recollected that there was [a family ghost]677-a family ghost ; and , though [no member of [the family]679-the family]678-no member of the family believed in the ghost , [none]680-none would have given up a circumstance that testified to its existence ; for to possess a ghost is a distinction above titles . [Algernon Feverel]140-algernon lost [his]140-algernon leg , and ceased to be [a gentleman in the Guards]681-a gentleman in the guards . Of [the other uncles of [young Richard]141-richard]682-the other uncles of young richard , [Cuthbert]142-cuthbert , [the sailor]683-the sailor , perished in a spirited boat expedition against [a slaving negro chief]684-a slaving negro chief up [the Niger]5-the niger . Some of [the gallant lieutenant]685-the gallant lieutenant 's trophies of war decorated [[the little boy]686-the little boy 's play - shed at [Raynham]3-raynham]687-the little boy 's play - shed at raynham , and [he]140-algernon bequeathed [his]140-algernon sword to [Richard]141-richard , whose hero [he]141-richard was . [The diplomatist]688-the diplomatist and beau , [Vivian]143-vivian , ended [his]688-the diplomatist flutterings from flower to flower by making an improper marriage , as is the fate of [many a beau]689-many a beau , and was struck out of the list of [visitors]690-visitors . [Algernon]140-algernon generally occupied [[the baronet]609-the baronet 's disused town - house]692-the baronet 's disused town - house , [a wretched being]693-a wretched being , dividing [his]140-algernon time between horse and card exercise : possessed , it was said , of the absurd notion that [a man who has lost [his]694-a man who has lost his balance by losing his leg balance by losing [his]694-a man who has lost his balance by losing his leg leg]694-a man who has lost his balance by losing his leg may regain it by sticking to the bottle . At least , whenever [he]140-algernon and [[his]140-algernon brother]695-his brother [Hippias]139-hippias got together , [they]696-they never failed to try whether one leg , or two , stood the bottle best . Much of a puritan as [Sir Austin]130-sir austin was in [his]130-sir austin habits , [he]130-sir austin was too good [a host]697-a host , and too thorough [a gentleman]698-a gentleman , to impose them upon [[his]130-sir austin guests]699-his guests . [The brothers]700-the brothers , and [other relatives]701-other relatives , might do as [they]696-they would while [they]696-they did not disgrace the name , and then it was final : [they]696-they must depart to behold [his]130-sir austin countenance no more . [Algernon Feverel]140-algernon was [a simple man]702-a simple man , who felt , subsequent to [his]140-algernon misfortune , as [he]140-algernon had perhaps dimly fancied it before , that [his]140-algernon career lay in [his]140-algernon legs , and was now irrevocably cut short . [He]140-algernon taught [the boy]703-the boy boxing , and shooting , and the arts of fence , and superintended the direction of [his]140-algernon animal vigour with a melancholy vivacity . The remaining energies of [Algernon]140-algernon 's mind were devoted to animadversions on swift bowling . [He]140-algernon preached it over [the county]704-the county , struggling through laborious literary compositions , addressed to sporting newspapers , on the Decline of Cricket . It was [Algernon]140-algernon who witnessed and chronicled [young Richard]141-richard 's first fight , which was with [young Tom Blaize]144-tom of [Belthorpe Farm]6-belthorpe farm , three years [the boy]703-the boy 's senior . [Hippias Feverel]139-hippias was once thought to be [the genius of [the family]679-the family]706-the genius of the family . It was [his]139-hippias ill luck to have strong appetites and a weak stomach ; and , as one is not altogether fit for the battle of life who is engaged in a perpetual contention with [his]139-hippias dinner , [Hippias]139-hippias forsook [his]139-hippias prospects at [the Bar]708-the bar , and , in the embraces of dyspepsia , compiled [his]139-hippias ponderous work on the Fairy Mythology of [Europe]7-europe . [He]140-algernon had little to do with the Hope of [Raynham]3-raynham beyond what [he]140-algernon endured from [his]140-algernon juvenile tricks . [A venerable lady , known as [Great - Aunt Grantley , who had money to bequeath to [the heir]710-the heir]145-great - aunt grantley , who had money to bequeath to the heir , occupied with [Hippias]139-hippias the background of [the house]711-the house]709-a venerable lady , known as great - aunt grantley , who had money to bequeath to the heir , occupied with hippias the background of the house and shared [her]709-a venerable lady , known as great - aunt grantley , who had money to bequeath to the heir , occupied with hippias the background of the house candles with [him]139-hippias . [These two]634-these two were seldom seen till the dinner hour , for which [they]634-these two were all day preparing , and probably all night remembering , for [the Eighteenth Century]713-the eighteenth century was [an admirable trencherman , and cast age aside]714-an admirable trencherman , and cast age aside while there was a dish on the table . [Mrs. Doris Foray]146-mrs. doris foray was [the eldest of [the three sisters of [the baronet]609-the baronet]716-the three sisters of the baronet]715-the eldest of the three sisters of the baronet , [a florid affable woman , with fine teeth , exceedingly fine light wavy hair , a Norman nose , and a reputation for understanding men]718-a florid affable woman , with fine teeth , exceedingly fine light wavy hair , a norman nose , and a reputation for understanding men ; and that , with [these practical creatures]719-these practical creatures , always means the art of managing [them]719-these practical creatures . [She]146-mrs. doris foray had married [an expectant younger son of a good family , who deceased before the fulfilment of]720-an expectant younger son of a good family , who deceased before the fulfilment of [his]720-an expectant younger son of a good family , who deceased before the fulfilment of prospects ; and , casting about in [her]146-mrs. doris foray mind the future chances of [[her]146-mrs. doris foray little daughter]721-her little daughter and [sole child]722-sole child , [Clare]147-clare , [she]146-mrs. doris foray marked down a probability . The far sight , the deep determination , the resolute perseverance of [her]146-mrs. doris foray sex , where [a daughter]723-a daughter is to be provided for and [a man to be overthrown]724-a man to be overthrown , instigated [her]146-mrs. doris foray to invite [herself]146-mrs. doris foray to [Raynham]3-raynham , where , with [that daughter]725-that daughter , [she]146-mrs. doris foray fixed [herself]146-mrs. doris foray . [The other two Feverel ladies]726-the other two feverel ladies were [the wife of [Colonel Wentworth]148-colonel wentworth]727-the wife of colonel wentworth and [the widow of [Mr. Justice Harley]149-mr. harley]728-the widow of mr. justice harley : and the only thing remarkable about [them]726-the other two feverel ladies was that [they]726-the other two feverel ladies were [mothers of [sons of some distinction]730-sons of some distinction]729-mothers of sons of some distinction . [Austin Wentworth]150-austin 's story was of that wretched character which to be comprehended , that justice should be dealt [him]150-austin , must be told out and openly ; which [no one]731-no one dares now do . For a fault in early youth , redeemed by [him]150-austin nobly , according to [his]150-austin light , [he]150-austin was condemned to undergo [the world]597-the world 's harsh judgment : not for the fault for [its]733-its atonement . " Married [[[his]150-austin mother]6037-his mother 's housemaid]6038-his mother 's housemaid , "[138-mrs. doria] whispered [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , with a ghastly look , and a shudder at [young men of republican sentiments]734-young men of republican sentiments , which [he]150-austin was reputed to entertain . " ' The compensation for Injustice , ' says [the ' Pilgrim 's Scrip]6039-the ' pilgrim 's scrip , ' is , that in [that dark Ordeal]6040-that dark ordeal [we]6041-we gather the worthiest around [us]6041-we . "[138-mrs. doria] And [[the baronet]609-the baronet 's fair friend]736-the baronet 's fair friend , [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , and [some few true men]737-some few true men and [women]738-women , held [Austin Wentworth]150-austin high . [He]150-austin did not live with [[his]150-austin wife]612-his wife ; and [Sir Austin]130-sir austin , whose mind was bent on the future of [our]740-our species , reproached [him]150-austin with being barren to posterity , while knaves were propagating . The principal characteristic of [the second nephew]741-the second nephew , [Adrian Harley]346-adrian , was [his]346-adrian sagacity . [He]346-adrian was essentially [the wise youth , both in counsel and in action]742-the wise youth , both in counsel and in action . " In action , "[743-the majority] the " Pilgrim 's Scrip "[743-the majority] observes , " Wisdom goes by majorities . "[743-the majority] [Adrian]346-adrian had an instinct for [the majority]743-the majority , and , as [the world]597-the world invariably found [him]346-adrian enlisted in [its]597-the world ranks , [his]346-adrian appellation of [wise youth]745-wise youth was acquiesced in without irony . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth , then , had [the world]597-the world with [him]746-the wise youth , but [no friends]748-no friends . Nor did [he]746-the wise youth wish for those troublesome appendages of success . [He]746-the wise youth caused [himself]746-the wise youth to be required by [people who could serve [him]746-the wise youth]749-people who could serve him ; feared by [such as could injure]750-such as could injure . Not that [he]746-the wise youth went out of the way to secure [his]746-the wise youth end , or risked the expense of a plot . [He]746-the wise youth did the work as easily as [he]746-the wise youth ate [his]746-the wise youth daily bread . [Adrian]346-adrian was [an epicurean]751-an epicurean ; one whom [Epicurus]153-epicurus would have scourged out of [[his]153-epicurus garden]752-his garden , certainly : an epicurean of [our]753-our modern notions . To satisfy [his]346-adrian appetites without rashly staking [his]346-adrian character , was [the wise youth]746-the wise youth 's problem for life . [He]346-adrian had no intimates except [Gibbon]154-gibbon and [Horace]155-horace , and [the society of these fine aristocrats of literature]755-the society of these fine aristocrats of literature helped [him]346-adrian to accept humanity as it had been , and was ; [a supreme ironic procession]756-a supreme ironic procession , with laughter of [Gods]156-the gods in the background . Why not laughter of [mortals]757-mortals also ? [Adrian]346-adrian had [his]346-adrian laugh in [[his]346-adrian comfortable corner]758-his comfortable corner . [He]346-adrian possessed peculiar attributes of [a heathen God]759-a heathen god . [He]346-adrian was [a disposer of]760-a disposer of [men]761-men : [he]346-adrian was polished , luxurious , and happy at [their]761-men cost . [He]346-adrian lived in eminent self - content , as one lying on soft cloud , lapt in sunshine . Nor Jove , nor [Apollo]157-apollo , cast eye upon the maids of earth with cooler fire of selection , or pursued [them]761-men in the covert with more sacred impunity . And [he]346-adrian enjoyed [his]346-adrian reputation for virtue as something additional . Stolen fruits are said to be sweet ; undeserved rewards are exquisite . The best of it was , that [Adrian]346-adrian made no pretences . [He]346-adrian did not solicit the favourable judgment of [the world]597-the world . Nature and [he]346-adrian attempted no other concealment than the ordinary mask [men]761-men wear . And yet [the world]597-the world would proclaim [him]346-adrian moral , as well as wise , and the pleasing converse every way of [[his]346-adrian disgraced cousin]765-his disgraced cousin [Austin]130-sir austin . In a word , [Adrian Harley]346-adrian had mastered [his]346-adrian philosophy at the early age of one - and - twenty . [Many]766-many would be glad to say the same at that age twice - told : [they]766-many carry in [their]766-many breasts a burden with which [Adrian]346-adrian 's was not loaded . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria was nearly right about [his]346-adrian heart . A singular mishap at [his]346-adrian birth , possibly , or before it had unseated that organ , and shaken it down to [his]346-adrian stomach , where it was a much lighter , nay , an inspiring weight , and encouraged [him]346-adrian merrily onward . Throned there it looked on little that did not arrive to gratify it . Already that region was a trifle prominent in the person of [the wise youth]746-the wise youth , and carried , as it were , the flag of [his]346-adrian philosophical tenets in front of [him]346-adrian . [He]346-adrian was charming after dinner , with [men]761-men or with [women]738-women : delightfully sarcastic : perhaps a little too unscrupulous in [his]346-adrian moral tone , but that [his]346-adrian moral reputation belied [him]346-adrian , and it must be set down to generosity of disposition . Such was [Adrian Harley]346-adrian , [another of [Sir Austin]130-sir austin 's intellectual favourites , chosen from [mankind]771-mankind to superintend the education of [[his]130-sir austin son]772-his son at [Raynham]3-raynham]770-another of sir austin 's intellectual favourites , chosen from mankind to superintend the education of his son at raynham . [Adrian]346-adrian had been destined for [the Church]8-the church . [He]346-adrian did not enter into Orders . [He]346-adrian and [the baronet]609-the baronet had a conference together one day , and from that time [Adrian]346-adrian became a fixture in [the Abbey]774-the abbey . [[His]346-adrian father]775-his father died in [[his]130-sir austin promising son]776-his promising son 's college term , bequeathing [him]346-adrian nothing but [his]346-adrian legal complexion , and [Adrian]346-adrian became stipendiary officer in [[[his]346-adrian uncle]674-his uncle 's household]778-his uncle 's household . [A playfellow of [Richard]141-richard 's occasionally , and [the only comrade of [his]141-richard age that [he]141-richard ever saw]780-the only comrade of his age that he ever saw]779-a playfellow of richard 's occasionally , and the only comrade of his age that he ever saw , was [Master Ripton Thompson]158-ripton , [the son of [[Sir Austin]130-sir austin 's solicitor]782-sir austin 's solicitor]781-the son of sir austin 's solicitor , [a boy without a character]783-a boy without a character . [A comrade of some description]784-a comrade of some description was necessary , for [Richard]141-richard was neither to go to [school]785-school nor to college . [Sir Austin]130-sir austin considered that [the schools]786-the schools were corrupt , and maintained that [young lads]787-young lads might by parental vigilance be kept pretty secure from [the Serpent]159-the serpent until [Eve]160-eve sided with [him]130-sir austin : a period that might be deferred , [he]130-sir austin said . [He]130-sir austin had a system of education for [[his]130-sir austin son]772-his son . How it worked [we]789-we shall see .

CHAPTER II

October , shone royally on [Richard]141-richard 's fourteenth birthday . The brown beechwoods and golden birches glowed to a brilliant sun . Banks of moveless cloud hung about the horizon , mounded to the west , where slept the wind . Promise of a great day for [Raynham]3-raynham , as it proved to be , though not in the manner marked out . Already archery - booths and cricketing - tents were rising on [the lower grounds]790-the lower grounds towards [the river]791-the river , whither [the lads of [Bursley]9-bursley and [Lobourne]4-lobourne]792-the lads of bursley and lobourne , in [boats and in carts]793-boats and in carts , shouting for a day of ale and honour , jogged merrily to match [themselves]792-the lads of bursley and lobourne anew , and pluck at the lining laurel from each other 's brows , line [manly Britons]161-manly britons . [The whole park]794-the whole park was beginning to be astir and resound with holiday cries . [Sir Austin Feverel]130-sir austin , [a thorough good Tory]795-a thorough good tory , was [no game - preserver]796-no game - preserver , and could be popular whenever [he]130-sir austin chose , which [Sir Males Papworth]162-sir males papworth , on [the other side of [the river]791-the river]797-the other side of the river , a fast - handed Whig and terror to [poachers]799-poachers , never could be . Half [the village of Lobourne]800-the village of lobourne was seen trooping through [the avenues of [the park]802-the park]801-the avenues of the park . [Fiddlers and gipsies]803-fiddlers and gipsies clamoured at the gates for admission : white smocks , and slate , surmounted by hats of serious brim , and now and then a scarlet cloak , smacking of the old country , dotted the grassy sweeps to the levels . And all the time [the star of these festivities]804-the star of these festivities was receding further and further , and eclipsing [himself]130-sir austin with [[his]130-sir austin reluctant serf [Ripton]158-ripton , who kept asking what [they]803-fiddlers and gipsies were to do and where [they]803-fiddlers and gipsies were going]158-ripton , and how late it was in the day , and suggesting that [the lads of [Lobourne]4-lobourne]805-the lads of lobourne would be calling out for [them]803-fiddlers and gipsies , and [Sir Austin]130-sir austin requiring [their]803-fiddlers and gipsies presence , without getting any attention paid to [his]130-sir austin misery or remonstrances . For [Richard]141-richard had been requested by [[his]141-richard father]775-his father to submit to medical examination like [a boor enlisting for [a soldier]808-a soldier]807-a boor enlisting for a soldier , and [he]141-richard was in great wrath . [He]141-richard was flying as though [he]141-richard would have flown from the shameful thought of what had been asked of [him]141-richard . By - and - by [he]141-richard communicated [his]141-richard sentiments to [Ripton]158-ripton , who said they were those of [a girl]809-a girl : an offensive remark , remembering which , [Richard]141-richard , after [they]810-they had borrowed a couple of guns at [[the bailiff]811-the bailiff 's farm]812-the bailiff 's farm , and [Ripton]158-ripton had fired badly , called [[his]141-richard friend]614-his friend [a fool]814-a fool . Feeling that circumstances were making [him]158-ripton look wonderfully like one , [Ripton]158-ripton lifted [his]158-ripton head and retorted defiantly , " [I]158-ripton 'm not ! "[158-ripton] This angry contradiction , so very uncalled for , annoyed [Richard]141-richard , who was still smarting at the loss of the birds , owing to [Ripton]158-ripton 's bad shot , and was really [the injured party]815-the injured party . [He]141-richard , therefore bestowed the abusive epithet on [Ripton]158-ripton anew , and with increase of emphasis . " [You]141-richard sha n't call [me]158-ripton so , then , whether [I]158-ripton am or not , "[158-ripton] says [Ripton]158-ripton , and sucks [his]158-ripton lips . This was becoming personal . [Richard]141-richard sent up [his]141-richard brows , and stared at [his]141-richard defier an instant . [He]141-richard then informed [him]158-ripton that [he]141-richard certainly should call [him]158-ripton so , and would not object to call [him]158-ripton so twenty times . " Do it , and see ! "[158-ripton] returns [Ripton]158-ripton , rocking on [his]158-ripton feet , and breathing quick . With a gravity of which only [boys]816-boys and [other barbarians]817-other barbarians are capable , [Richard]141-richard went through the entire number , stressing the epithet to increase the defiance and avoid monotony , as [he]141-richard progressed , while [Ripton]158-ripton bobbed [his]158-ripton head every time in assent , as it were , to [[his]158-ripton comrade]818-his comrade 's accuracy , and as a record for [his]158-ripton profound humiliation . The dog [they]819-they had with [them]819-they gazed at the extraordinary performance with interrogating wags of the tail . Twenty times , duly and deliberately , [Richard]141-richard repeated the obnoxious word . At the twentieth solemn iteration of [Ripton]158-ripton 's capital shortcoming , [Ripton]158-ripton delivered a smart back - hander on [Richard]141-richard 's mouth , and squared precipitately ; perhaps sorry when the deed was done , for [he]158-ripton was [a kind - hearted lad]820-a kind - hearted lad , and as [Richard]141-richard simply bowed in acknowledgment of the blow [he]141-richard thought [he]141-richard had gone too far . [He]141-richard did not know [the young gentleman [he]141-richard was dealing with]821-the young gentleman he was dealing with . [Richard]141-richard was extremely cool . " Shall [we]6042-we fight here ? "[141-richard] [he]141-richard said . " Anywhere [you]141-richard like , "[158-ripton] replied [Ripton]158-ripton . " A little more into [the wood]6043-the wood , [I]158-ripton think . [We]6042-we may be interrupted . "[158-ripton] And [Richard]141-richard led the way with a courteous reserve that somewhat chilled [Ripton]158-ripton 's ardour for the contest . On the skirts of [the wood]6043-the wood , [Richard]141-richard threw off [his]141-richard jacket and waistcoat , and , quite collected , waited for [Ripton]158-ripton to do the same . [The latter boy]823-the latter boy was flushed and restless ; older and broader , but not so tight - limbed and well - set . [The Gods]156-the gods , [sole witnesses of [their]825-their battle]824-sole witnesses of their battle , betted dead against [him]141-richard . [Richard]141-richard had mounted the white cockade of [the Feverels]163-the feverels , and there was a look in [him]141-richard that asked for tough work to extinguish . [His]141-richard brows , slightly lined upward at the temples , converging to a knot about the well - set straight nose ; [his]141-richard full grey eyes , open nostrils , and planted feet , and a gentlemanly air of calm and alertness , formed a spirited picture of [a young combatant]826-a young combatant . As for [Ripton]158-ripton , [he]158-ripton was all abroad , and fought in school - boy style that is , [he]158-ripton rushed at [the foe]827-the foe head foremost , and struck like a windmill . [He]158-ripton was [a lumpy boy]828-a lumpy boy . When [he]158-ripton did hit , [he]158-ripton made [himself]158-ripton felt ; but [he]158-ripton was at the mercy of science . To see [him]158-ripton come dashing in , blinking and puffing and whirling [his]158-ripton arms abroad while the felling blow went straight between [them]829-them , [you]830-you perceived that [he]158-ripton was fighting a fight of desperation , and knew it . For the dreaded alternative glared [him]158-ripton in the face that , if [he]158-ripton yielded , [he]158-ripton must look like what [he]158-ripton had been twenty times calumniously called ; and [he]158-ripton would die rather than yield , and swing [his]158-ripton windmill till [he]158-ripton dropped . [Poor boy]831-poor boy ! [he]158-ripton dropped frequently . [The gallant fellow]832-the gallant fellow fought for appearances , and down [he]158-ripton went . [The Gods]156-the gods favour one of two parties . [Prince Turnus]164-prince turnus was [a noble youth]833-a noble youth ; but [he]164-prince turnus had not [Pallas]165-pallas at [his]164-prince turnus elbow . [Ripton]158-ripton was [a capital boy]834-a capital boy ; [he]158-ripton had no science . [He]158-ripton could not prove [he]158-ripton was not [a fool]814-a fool ! When [one]836-one comes to think of it , [Ripton]158-ripton did choose the only possible way , and [we]837-we should all of [us]837-we have considerable difficulty in proving the negative by any other . [Ripton]158-ripton came on the unerring fist again and again ; and if it was true , as [he]158-ripton said in short colloquial gasps , that [he]158-ripton required as much beating as an egg to be beaten thoroughly , a fortunate interruption alone saved [[our]837-we friend]838-our friend from resembling that substance . [The boys]839-the boys heard summoning voices , and beheld [Mr. Morton]166-mr. morton of [Poer Hall]10-poer hall and [Austin Wentworth]150-austin stepping towards [them]839-the boys . A truce was sounded , [jackets]840-jackets were caught up , guns shouldered , and off [they]839-the boys trotted in concert through the depths of the wood , not stopping till that and [half - a - dozen fields]841-half - a - dozen fields and [a larch plantation]842-a larch plantation were well behind [them]839-the boys . When [they]839-the boys halted to take breath , there was a mutual study of faces . [Ripton]158-ripton 's was much discoloured , and looked fiercer with its natural war - paint than [the boy]703-the boy felt . Nevertheless , [he]158-ripton squared up dauntlessly on the new ground , and [Richard]141-richard , whose wrath was appeased , could not refrain from asking [him]158-ripton whether [he]158-ripton had not really had enough . " Never ! "[844-the noble enemy] shouts [the noble enemy]844-the noble enemy . " Well , look here , "[141-richard] said [Richard]141-richard , appealing to common sense , " [I]141-richard 'm tired of knocking [you]703-the boy down . [I]141-richard 'll say [you]703-the boy 're not [a fool]814-a fool , if [you]703-the boy 'll give [me]141-richard [your]703-the boy hand . "[141-richard] [Ripton]158-ripton demurred an instant to consult with honour , who bade [him]158-ripton catch at [his]158-ripton chance . [He]158-ripton held out [his]158-ripton hand . " There ! "[158-ripton] and [the boys]839-the boys grasped hands and were [fast friends]846-fast friends . [Ripton]158-ripton had gained [his]158-ripton point , and [Richard]141-richard decidedly had the best of it . So , [they]839-the boys were on equal ground . [Both]847-both , could claim a victory , which was all the better for [their]839-the boys friendship . [Ripton]158-ripton washed [his]158-ripton face and comforted [his]158-ripton nose at [a brook]848-a brook , and was now ready to follow [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend wherever [he]158-ripton chose to lead . [They]839-the boys continued to beat about for birds . The birds on [the Raynham estates]850-the raynham estates were found singularly cunning , and repeatedly eluded the aim of these prime shots , so [they]839-the boys pushed [their]839-the boys expedition into [the lands of [[their]839-the boys neighbors]852-their neighbors]851-the lands of their neighbors , in search of [a stupider race , happily oblivious of the laws and conditions of trespass]853-a stupider race , happily oblivious of the laws and conditions of trespass ; unconscious , too , that [they]839-the boys were poaching on [the demesne of [the notorious [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize]855-the notorious farmer blaize]854-the demesne of the notorious farmer blaize , [the free - trade farmer under the shield of [the Papworths]168-the papworths]856-the free - trade farmer under the shield of the papworths , [no worshipper of the Griffin between two Wheatsheaves]857-no worshipper of the griffin between two wheatsheaves ; destined to be much allied with [Richard]141-richard 's fortunes from beginning to end . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize hated [poachers]799-poachers , and , especially young chaps poaching , who did it mostly from impudence . [He]167-farmer blaize heard the audacious shots popping right and left , and going forth to have a glimpse at [the intruders]859-the intruders , and observing [their]859-the intruders size , swore [he]167-farmer blaize would teach [[my]0-i gentlemen]860-my gentlemen a thing , [lords]861-lords or [no lords]862-no lords . [Richard]141-richard had brought down a beautiful cock - pheasant , and was exulting over it , when [the farmer]863-the farmer 's portentous figure burst upon [them]839-the boys , cracking an avenging horsewhip . [His]141-richard salute was ironical . " Havin' good sport , [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen , are [ye]6045-gentlemen ? "[141-richard] " Just bagged a splendid bird ! "[141-richard] [radiant Richard]141-richard informed [him]141-richard . " Oh ! "[141-richard] [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize gave an admonitory flick of the whip . " Just let [me]167-farmer blaize clap eye on't , then . "[167-farmer blaize] " Say , please , "[158-ripton] interposed [Ripton]158-ripton , who was not blind to doubtful aspects . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize threw up [his]167-farmer blaize chin , and grinned grimly . " Please to [you]141-richard , [sir]6036-sir ? Why , [[my]167-farmer blaize chap]6047-my chap , [you]141-richard looks as if [ye]141-richard did n't much mind what come t'yer nose , [I]167-farmer blaize reckon . [You]141-richard looks [an old poacher]6048-an old poacher , [you]141-richard do . Tall [ye]141-richard what ' tis ' ! "[167-farmer blaize] [He]167-farmer blaize changed [his]167-farmer blaize banter to business , " That bird 's mine ! Now [you]141-richard jest hand [him]141-richard over , and sheer off , [[you]141-richard dam young scoundrels]6049-you dam young scoundrels ! [I]167-farmer blaize know [ye]141-richard ! "[167-farmer blaize] And [he]167-farmer blaize became exceedingly opprobrious , and uttered contempt of the name of [Feverel]130-sir austin . [Richard]141-richard opened [his]141-richard eyes . " If [you]141-richard wants to be horsewhipped , [you]141-richard 'll stay where y'are ! "[863-the farmer] continued [the farmer]863-the farmer . " [Giles Blaize]169-giles blaize never stands nonsense ! "[863-the farmer] " Then [we]865-both boys 'll stay , "[167-farmer blaize] quoth [Richard]141-richard . " Good ! so be't ! If [you]141-richard will have't , have't , [[my]167-farmer blaize men]6050-my men ! "[167-farmer blaize] As a preparatory measure , [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize seized a wing of the bird , on which [both boys]865-both boys flung [themselves]865-both boys desperately , and secured it minus the pinion . " That 's [your]141-richard game , "[863-the farmer] cried [the farmer]863-the farmer . " Here 's a taste of horsewhip for [ye]141-richard . [I]863-the farmer never stands nonsense ! "[863-the farmer] and sweetch went the mighty whip , well swayed . [The boys]839-the boys tried to close with [him]167-farmer blaize . [He]167-farmer blaize kept [his]167-farmer blaize distance and lashed without mercy . Black blood was made by [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize that day ! [The boys]839-the boys wriggled , in spite of [themselves]839-the boys . It was like a relentless serpent coiling , and biting , and stinging [their]839-the boys young veins to madness . Probably [they]839-the boys felt the disgrace of the contortions [they]839-the boys were made to go through more than the pain , but the pain was fierce , for [the farmer]863-the farmer laid about from a practised arm , and did not consider that [he]863-the farmer had done enough till [he]863-the farmer was well breathed and [his]863-the farmer ruddy jowl inflamed . [He]863-the farmer paused , to receive the remainder of the cock - pheasant in [his]863-the farmer face . " Take [your]863-the farmer beastly bird , "[141-richard] cried [Richard]141-richard . " Money , [[my]863-the farmer lads]6051-my lads , and interest , "[863-the farmer] roared [the farmer]863-the farmer , lashing out again . Shameful as it was to retreat , there was but that course open to [them]839-the boys . [They]839-the boys decided to surrender [the field]871-the field . " Look ! [you]863-the farmer big brute , "[141-richard] [Richard]141-richard shook [his]141-richard gun , hoarse with passion , " [I]141-richard 'd have shot [you]863-the farmer , if [I]141-richard 'd been loaded . Mind if [I]141-richard come across [you]863-the farmer when [I]141-richard 'm loaded , [[you]863-the farmer coward]6052-you coward , [I]141-richard 'll fire ! "[141-richard] The un - English nature of this threat exasperated [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize , and [he]167-farmer blaize pressed the pursuit in time to bestow a few farewell stripes as [they]839-the boys were escaping tight - breeched into [neutral territory]872-neutral territory . At the hedge [they]839-the boys parleyed a minute , [the farmer]863-the farmer to inquire if [they]839-the boys had had a mortal good tanning and were satisfied , for when [they]839-the boys wanted a further instalment of the same [they]839-the boys were to come for it to [Belthorpe Farm]6-belthorpe farm , and there it was in pickle : [the boys]839-the boys meantime exploding in menaces and threats of vengeance , on which [the farmer]863-the farmer contemptuously turned [his]863-the farmer back . [Ripton]158-ripton had already stocked an armful of flints for the enjoyment of a little skirmishing . [Richard]141-richard , however , knocked [them]839-the boys all out , saying , " No ! [Gentlemen]6045-gentlemen do n't fling stones ; leave that to [the blackguards]6054-the blackguards . "[141-richard] " Just one shy at [him]141-richard ! "[158-ripton] pleaded [Ripton]158-ripton , with [his]158-ripton eye on [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize 's broad mark , and [his]158-ripton whole mind drunken with a sudden revelation of the advantages of light troops in opposition to heavies . " No , "[141-richard] said [Richard]141-richard , imperatively , " no stones , "[141-richard] and marched briskly away . [Ripton]158-ripton followed with a sigh . [[His]158-ripton leader]876-his leader 's magnanimity was wholly beyond [him]158-ripton . A good spanking mark at [the farmer]863-the farmer would have relieved [Master Ripton]158-ripton ; it would have done nothing to console [Richard Feverel]127-richard for the ignominy [he]127-richard had been compelled to submit to . [Ripton]158-ripton was familiar with the rod , a monster much despoiled of [his]158-ripton terrors by intimacy . [Birch]170-birch - fever was past with [this boy]878-this boy . The horrible sense of shame , self - loathing , universal hatred , impotent vengeance , as if the spirit were steeped in abysmal blackness , which comes upon [a courageous and sensitive youth condemned for the first time to taste this piece of fleshly bitterness]879-a courageous and sensitive youth condemned for the first time to taste this piece of fleshly bitterness , and suffer what [he]158-ripton feels is a defilement , [Ripton]158-ripton had weathered and forgotten . [He]158-ripton was seasoned wood , and took [the world]597-the world pretty wisely ; not reckless of castigation , as [some boys]881-some boys become , nor oversensitive as to dishonour , as [[his]158-ripton friend and comrade beside [him]158-ripton]882-his friend and comrade beside him was . [Richard]127-richard 's blood was poisoned . [He]127-richard had the fever on [him]127-richard severely . [He]158-ripton would not allow stone - flinging , because it was a habit of [his]158-ripton to discountenance it . Mere gentlemanly considerations has scarce shielded [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize , and certain very ungentlemanly schemes were coming to ghastly heads in the tumult of [his]158-ripton brain ; rejected solely from their glaring impracticability even to [his]158-ripton young intelligence . A sweeping and consummate vengeance for the indignity alone should satisfy [him]158-ripton . Something tremendous must be done ; and done without delay . At one moment [he]158-ripton thought of killing all [the farmer]863-the farmer 's cattle ; next of killing [him]167-farmer blaize ; challenging [him]167-farmer blaize to single combat with the arms , and according to the fashion of [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen . But [the farmer]863-the farmer was [a coward]886-a coward ; [he]863-the farmer would refuse . Then [he]158-ripton , [Richard Feverel]127-richard , would stand by [the farmer]863-the farmer 's bedside , and rouse [him]167-farmer blaize ; rouse [him]167-farmer blaize to fight with powder and ball in [[his]167-farmer blaize own chamber]888-his own chamber , in the cowardly midnight , where [he]167-farmer blaize might tremble , but dare not refuse . " [Lord]6055-lord ! "[158-ripton] cried [simple Ripton]158-ripton , while these hopeful plots were raging in [[his]158-ripton comrade]818-his comrade 's brain , now sparkling for immediate execution , and anon lapsing disdainfully dark in [their]890-their chances of fulfilment , " how [I]158-ripton wish [you]818-his comrade 'd have let [me]158-ripton notch [him]818-his comrade , [Ricky]127-richard ! [I]158-ripton 'm a safe shot . [I]158-ripton never miss . [I]158-ripton should feel quite jolly if [I]158-ripton 'd spanked [him]818-his comrade once . [We]6056-we should have had the beat of [him]818-his comrade at that game . [I]158-ripton say ! "[158-ripton] and a sharp thought drew [Ripton]158-ripton 's ideas nearer [home]675-home , " [I]158-ripton wonder whether [my]158-ripton nose is as bad as [he]818-his comrade says ! Where can [I]158-ripton see [myself]158-ripton ? "[158-ripton] To these exclamations [Richard]127-richard was deaf , and [he]127-richard trudged steadily forward , facing but one object . After tearing through innumerable hedges , leaping fences , jumping dykes , penetrating brambly copses , and getting dirty , ragged , and tired , [Ripton]158-ripton awoke from [his]158-ripton dream of [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize and a blue nose to the vivid consciousness of hunger ; and this grew with the rapidity of light upon [him]158-ripton , till in the course of another minute [he]158-ripton was enduring the extremes of famine , and ventured to question [[his]158-ripton leader]876-his leader whither [he]158-ripton was being conducted . [Raynham]3-raynham was out of sight . [They]893-they were a long way down [the valley]894-the valley , miles from [Lobourne]4-lobourne , in [a country of sour pools , yellow brooks]895-a country of sour pools , yellow brooks , [rank pasturage , desolate heath]896-rank pasturage , desolate heath . Solitary cows were seen ; the smoke of [a mud cottage]897-a mud cottage ; [a cart]898-a cart piled with peat ; a donkey grazing at leisure , oblivious of an unkind world ; geese by [a horse - pond]899-a horse - pond , gabbling as in the first loneliness of creation ; uncooked things that [a famishing boy]900-a famishing boy can not possibly care for , and must despise . [Ripton]158-ripton was in despair . " Where are [you]127-richard going to ? "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton inquired with a voice of the last time of asking , and halted resolutely . [Richard]127-richard now broke [his]127-richard silence to reply , " Anywhere . "[127-richard] " Anywhere ! "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton took up the moody word . " But ai n't [you]127-richard awfully hungry ? "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton gasped vehemently , in a way that showed the total emptiness of [his]158-ripton stomach . " No , "[127-richard] was [Richard]127-richard 's brief response . " Not hungry ! "[127-richard] [Ripton]158-ripton 's amazement lent [him]127-richard increased vehemence . " Why , [you]127-richard have n't had anything to eat since breakfast ! Not hungry ? [I]127-richard declare [I]127-richard 'm starving . [I]127-richard feel such a gnawing [I]127-richard could eat dry bread and cheese ! "[127-richard] [Richard]127-richard sneered : not for reasons that would have actuated a similar demonstration of [the philosopher]901-the philosopher . " Come , "[158-ripton] cried [Ripton]158-ripton , " at all events , tell [us]6057-us where [you]127-richard 're going to stop . "[158-ripton] [Richard]127-richard faced about to make a querulous retort . The injured and hapless visage that met [his]127-richard eye disarmed [him]127-richard . [The lad]902-the lad 's nose , though not exactly of the dreaded hue , was really becoming discoloured . To upbraid [him]902-the lad would be cruel . [Richard]127-richard lifted [his]127-richard head , surveyed the position , and exclaiming " Here ! "[127-richard] dropped down on [a withered bank]903-a withered bank , leaving [Ripton]158-ripton to contemplate [him]902-the lad as [a puzzle whose every new move was a worse perplexity]904-a puzzle whose every new move was a worse perplexity .

CHAPTER III

Among [boys]816-boys there are laws of honour and chivalrous codes , not written or formally taught , but intuitively understood by all , and invariably acted upon by [the loyal]906-the loyal and [the true]907-the true . [The race]908-the race is not nearly civilized , [we]909-we must remember . Thus , not to follow [[your]910-your leader]911-your leader whithersoever [he]911-your leader may think proper to lead ; to back out of an expedition because the end of it frowns dubious , and the present fruit of it is discomfort ; to quit [a comrade]912-a comrade on [the road]913-the road , and return [home]675-home without [him]912-a comrade : these are tricks which [no boy of spirit]915-no boy of spirit would be guilty of , let [him]902-the lad come to any description of mortal grief in consequence . Better so than have [his]902-the lad own conscience denouncing [him]902-the lad sneak . [Some boys who behave boldly enough]916-some boys who behave boldly enough are not troubled by this conscience , and the eyes and the lips of [[their]916-some boys who behave boldly enough fellows]917-their fellows have to supply the deficiency . [They]916-some boys who behave boldly enough do it with just as haunting , and even more horrible pertinacity , than the inner voice , and the result , if the probation be not very severe and searching , is the same . [The leader]918-the leader can rely on the faithfulness of [[his]918-the leader host]919-his host : [the comrade]920-the comrade is sworn to serve . [Master Ripton Thompson]158-ripton was naturally loyal . The idea of turning off and forsaking [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend never once crossed [his]158-ripton mind , though [his]158-ripton condition was desperate , and [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend 's behaviour that of [a Bedlamite]923-a bedlamite . [He]158-ripton announced several times impatiently that [they]924-they would be too late for dinner . [[His]158-ripton friend]614-his friend did not budge . Dinner seemed nothing to [him]158-ripton . There [he]158-ripton lay plucking grass , and patting the old dog 's nose , as if incapable of conceiving what a thing hunger was . [Ripton]158-ripton took half - a - dozen turns up and down , and at last flung [himself]158-ripton down beside [the taciturn boy]926-the taciturn boy , accepting [his]158-ripton fate . Now , the chance that works for certain purposes sent a smart shower from the sinking sun , and [the wet]927-the wet sent [two strangers]928-two strangers for shelter in [the lane behind the hedge where [the boys]839-the boys reclined]929-the lane behind the hedge where the boys reclined . [One]836-one was [a travelling tinker , who lit a pipe and spread a tawny umbrella]932-a travelling tinker , who lit a pipe and spread a tawny umbrella . [The other]933-the other was [a burly young countryman , pipeless and tentless]934-a burly young countryman , pipeless and tentless . [They]924-they saluted with a nod , and began recounting for [each other]935-each other 's benefit the daylong - doings of the weather , as it had affected [their]924-they individual experience and followed [their]924-they prophecies . [Both]847-both had anticipated and foretold a bit of rain before night , and therefore [both]847-both welcomed the wet with satisfaction . A monotonous betweenwhiles kind of talk [they]924-they kept droning , in harmony with the still hum of the air . From the weather theme [they]924-they fell upon the blessings of tobacco ; how it was [[the poor man]938-the poor man 's friend]939-the poor man 's friend , [his]938-the poor man company , [his]938-the poor man consolation , [his]938-the poor man comfort , [his]938-the poor man refuge at night , [his]938-the poor man first thought in the morning . " Better than [a wife]610-a wife ! "[940-the tinker] chuckled [the tinker]940-the tinker . " No curtain - lecturin ' with a pipe . [Your]940-the tinker pipe an't a shrew . "[940-the tinker] " That be it ! "[933-the other] [the other]933-the other chimed in . " [Your]940-the tinker pipe doan't mak ' [ye]940-the tinker out wi ' all the cash Saturday evenin ' . "[933-the other] " Take one , "[940-the tinker] said [the tinker]940-the tinker , in the enthusiasm of the moment , handing a grimy short clay . [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough filled from [the tinker]940-the tinker 's pouch , and continued [his]172-speed - the - plough praises . " Penny a day , and there y'are , primed ! Better than [a wife]610-a wife ? Ha , ha ! "[172-speed - the - plough] " And [you]940-the tinker can get rid of it , if [ye]940-the tinker wants for to , and when [ye]940-the tinker wants , "[944-tinker] added [tinker]944-tinker . " So [ye]940-the tinker can ! "[944-tinker] [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough took [him]940-the tinker up . " And [ye]940-the tinker doan't want for to . Leastways , t'other case . [I]172-speed - the - plough means pipe . "[172-speed - the - plough] " And , "[173-tinker] continued [tinker]173-tinker , comprehending [him]940-the tinker perfectly , " it do n't bring repentance after it . "[173-tinker] " Not nohow , [master]6060-master , it doan't ! And "[172-speed - the - plough] [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough cocked [his]172-speed - the - plough eye " it doan't eat up half the victuals , [your]940-the tinker pipe doan't . "[172-speed - the - plough] Here [the honest yeoman]945-the honest yeoman gesticulated [his]945-the honest yeoman keen sense of a clincher , which [the tinker]940-the tinker acknowledged ; and having , so to speak , sealed up the subject by saying the best thing that could be said , [the two]947-the two smoked for some time in silence to the drip and patter of the shower . [Ripton]158-ripton solaced [his]158-ripton wretchedness by watching [them]947-the two through the briar hedge . [He]158-ripton saw [the tinker]940-the tinker stroking a white cat , and appealing to [her]949-her , every now and then , as [his]158-ripton missus , for an opinion or a confirmation ; and [he]158-ripton thought that a curious sight . [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough was stretched at full length , with [his]172-speed - the - plough boots in the rain , and [his]172-speed - the - plough head amidst [the tinker]940-the tinker 's pots , smoking , profoundly contemplative . The minutes seemed to be taken up alternately by the grey puffs from [their]947-the two mouths . It was [the tinker who renewed the colloquy]951-the tinker who renewed the colloquy . Said [he]940-the tinker , " Times is bad ! "[940-the tinker] [[His]940-the tinker companion]952-his companion assented , " Sure - ly ! "[952-his companion] " But it somehow comes round right , "[940-the tinker] resumed [the tinker]940-the tinker . " Why , look here . Where 's the good o ' moping ? [I]940-the tinker sees it all come round right and tight . Now [I]940-the tinker travels about . [I]940-the tinker 've got [my]940-the tinker beat . ' [Casion]174-casion calls [me]940-the tinker t'other day to [Newcastle]11-newcastle ! [Eh]6061-eh ? "[940-the tinker] " Coals ! "[172-speed - the - plough] ejaculated [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough sonorously . " Coals ! "[940-the tinker] echoed [the tinker]940-the tinker . " [You]940-the tinker ask what [I]940-the tinker goes [there]6062-there for , mayhap ? Never [you]940-the tinker mind . [One]836-one sees a mort o ' life in [my]940-the tinker trade . Not for coals it is n't . And [I]940-the tinker do n't carry 'em [there]6062-there , neither . Anyhow , [I]940-the tinker comes back . [London]12-london 's [my]940-the tinker mark . Says [I]940-the tinker , [I]940-the tinker 'll see a bit o ' [the sea]6065-the sea , and steps aboard [a collier]6066-a collier . [We]6067-we were as nigh wrecked as [the prophet Paul]6068-the prophet paul . "[940-the tinker] " A who 's [him]6068-the prophet paul ? "[933-the other] [the other]933-the other wished to know . " Read [your]940-the tinker Bible , "[940-the tinker] said [the tinker]940-the tinker . " [We]6067-we pitched and tossed ' tain't that game at [sea]6069-sea ' tis on [land]6070-land , [I]940-the tinker can tell [ye]940-the tinker ! [I]940-the tinker thinks , down [we]6067-we 're a - going say [your]940-the tinker prayers , [Bob Tiles]175-bob tiles ! That was a night , to be sure ! But [God]176-god 's above the devil , and here [I]940-the tinker am , [ye]940-the tinker see . "[940-the tinker] [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough lurched round on [his]172-speed - the - plough elbow and regarded [him]172-speed - the - plough indifferently . " [D'ye]6071-d'ye call [that doctrin]6072-that doctrin ' ? [He]172-speed - the - plough bean't al'ays , or [I]940-the tinker shoo'n't be scrapin ' [my]940-the tinker heels wi ' nothin' to do , and , what 's warse , nothin' to eat . Why , look heer . Luck 's luck , and bad luck 's the con - trary . [Varmer Bollop]13-varmer bollop , t'other day , has 's rick burnt down . Next night [his]13-varmer bollop gran'ry 's burnt . What do [he]13-varmer bollop tak ' and go and do ? [He]13-varmer bollop takes and goes and hangs unsel ' , and turns [us]6073-us out of [his]13-varmer bollop employ . God warn't above the devil then , [I]940-the tinker thinks , or [I]940-the tinker ca n't make out the reckonin ' . "[940-the tinker] [The tinker]940-the tinker cleared [his]940-the tinker throat , and said it was a bad case . " And a darn'd bad case . [I]172-speed - the - plough 'll tak ' [my]172-speed - the - plough oath on't ! "[172-speed - the - plough] cried [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough . " Well , look heer ! [Heer]6074-heer 's another darn'd bad case . [I]172-speed - the - plough threshed for [Varmer Blaize Blaize]178-varmer blaize o ' Beltharpe afore [I]172-speed - the - plough goes to [Varmer Bollop]13-varmer bollop . [Varmer Blaize]178-varmer blaize misses pilkins . [He]178-varmer blaize swears [[our]6073-us chaps]6075-our chaps steals pilkins . ' Twarn't [me]172-speed - the - plough steals ['em]6074-heer . What do [he]178-varmer blaize tak ' and go and do ? [He]178-varmer blaize takes and tarns [us]6073-us off , [me]172-speed - the - plough and another , neck and crop , to scuffle about and starve , for all [he]178-varmer blaize keers . God warn't above the devil then , [I]172-speed - the - plough thinks . Not nohow , as [I]172-speed - the - plough can see ! "[172-speed - the - plough] [The tinker]940-the tinker shook [his]940-the tinker head , and said that was a bad case also . " And [you]940-the tinker ca n't mend it , "[172-speed - the - plough] added [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough . " It 's bad , and there it be . But [I]172-speed - the - plough 'll tell [ye]940-the tinker what , [master]6060-master . Bad wants payin ' for . "[172-speed - the - plough] [He]940-the tinker nodded and winked mysteriously . " Bad has [its]6077-its wages as well 's honest work , [I]940-the tinker 'm thinkin ' . [Varmer Bollop]13-varmer bollop [I]940-the tinker do n't owe no grudge to : [Varmer Blaize]178-varmer blaize [I]940-the tinker do . And [I]940-the tinker shud like to stick a Lucifer in [his]178-varmer blaize rick some dry windy night . "[940-the tinker] [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough screwed up an eye villainously . " [He]178-varmer blaize wants hittin ' in the wind , jest where the pocket is , [master]6060-master , do [Varmer Blaize]178-varmer blaize , and [he]178-varmer blaize 'll cry out ' O Lor ' ! ' [Varmer Blaize]178-varmer blaize will . [You]6060-master wo n't get the better o ' [Varmer Blaize]178-varmer blaize by no means , as [I]172-speed - the - plough makes out , if [ye]6060-master doan't hit into [him]178-varmer blaize jest there . "[172-speed - the - plough] [The tinker]940-the tinker sent a rapid succession of white clouds from [his]940-the tinker mouth , and said that would be taking the devil 's side of a bad case . [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough observed energetically that , if [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize was on the other , [he]167-farmer blaize should be on that side . There was [a young gentleman close by]960-a young gentleman close by , who thought with [him]167-farmer blaize . The hope of [Raynham]3-raynham had lent a careless half - compelled attention to the foregoing dialogue , wherein [a common labourer]961-a common labourer and [a travelling tinker]962-a travelling tinker had propounded and discussed one of the most ancient theories of transmundane dominion and influence on mundane affairs . [He]940-the tinker now started to [his]940-the tinker feet , and came tearing through the briar hedge , calling out for one of [them]963-them to direct [them]963-them [the nearest road to [Bursley]9-bursley]964-the nearest road to bursley . [The tinker]940-the tinker was kindling preparations for [his]940-the tinker tea , under the tawny umbrella . A loaf was set forth , oh which [Ripton]158-ripton 's eyes , stuck in the edge , fastened ravenously . [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough volunteered information that [Bursley]9-bursley was a good three mile from where [they]963-them stood , and a good eight mile from [Lobourne]4-lobourne . " [I]127-richard 'll give [you]940-the tinker half - a - crown for that loaf , [[my]127-richard good fellow]6079-my good fellow , "[127-richard] said [Richard]127-richard to [the tinker]940-the tinker . " It 's a bargain ; "[127-richard] quoth [the tinker]940-the tinker , " eh , [missus]6080-missus ? "[940-the tinker] [His]940-the tinker cat replied by humping [her]968-her back at the dog . The half - crown was tossed down , and [Ripton]158-ripton , who had just succeeded in freeing [his]158-ripton limbs from [the briar , prickly as a hedgehog]969-the briar , prickly as a hedgehog , collared the loaf . " [Those young squires]6081-those young squires be sharp - set , and no mistake , "[940-the tinker] said [the tinker]940-the tinker to [[his]940-the tinker companion]952-his companion . " Come ! [we]6082-we 'll to [Bursley]9-bursley after ['em]6083-'em , and talk it out over a pot o ' beer . "[940-the tinker] [Speed - the - Plough]172-speed - the - plough was nothing loath , and in a short time [they]972-they were following [the two lads]973-the two lads on [the road]913-the road to [Bursley]9-bursley , while a horizontal blaze shot across the autumn and from the Western edge of the rain - cloud .

CHAPTER IV

Search for [the missing boys]975-the missing boys had been made everywhere over [Raynham]3-raynham , and [Sir Austin]130-sir austin was in grievous discontent . [None]180-none had seen [them]975-the missing boys save [Austin Wentworth]150-austin and [Mr. Morton]166-mr. morton . [The baronet]609-the baronet sat construing [their]972-they account of the flight of [the lads]977-the lads when [they]977-the lads were hailed , and resolved it into an act of rebellion on the part of [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son . At dinner [he]609-the baronet drank [the young heir]979-the young heir 's health in ominous silence . [Adrian Harley]346-adrian stood up in [his]346-adrian place to propose the health . [His]346-adrian speech was a fine piece of rhetoric . [He]346-adrian warmed in it till , after the Ciceronic model , inanimate objects were personified , and [Richard]127-richard 's table - napkin and vacant chair were invoked to follow the steps of [a peerless father]980-a peerless father , and uphold with [his]980-a peerless father dignity the honour of [the Feverels]163-the feverels . [Austin Wentworth]150-austin , whom [a soldier]808-a soldier 's death compelled to take [[his]150-austin father]775-his father 's place in support of the toast , was tame after such magniloquence . But the reply , the thanks which [young Richard]127-richard should have delivered in person were not forthcoming . [Adrian]346-adrian 's oratory had given but a momentary life to napkin and chair . The company of [honoured friends]983-honoured friends , and [aunts]984-aunts and [uncles]985-uncles , [remotest cousins]986-remotest cousins , were glad to disperse and seek amusement in music and tea . [Sir Austin]130-sir austin did [his]130-sir austin utmost to be hospitable cheerful , and requested [them]987-them to dance . If [he]130-sir austin had desired [them]987-them to laugh [he]130-sir austin would have been obeyed , and in as hearty a manner . " How triste ! "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria Forey]138-mrs. doria to [[Lobourne]181-lobourne 's curate]988-lobourne 's curate , as that most enamoured automaton went through [his]988-lobourne 's curate paces beside [her]138-mrs. doria with professional stiffness . " [One who does not suffer]6084-one who does not suffer can hardly assent , "[989-the curate] [the curate]989-the curate answered , basking in [her]138-mrs. doria beams . " Ah , [you]130-sir austin are good ! "[990-the lady] exclaimed [the lady]990-the lady . " Look at [[my]990-the lady [Clare]147-clare]6085-my clare . [She]6085-my clare will not dance on [[her]6085-my clare cousin]6086-her cousin 's birthday with [anyone but [him]6086-her cousin]6087-anyone but him . What are [we]6088-we to do to enliven [these people]6089-these people ? "[990-the lady] " Alas , [madam]6090-madam ! [you]6090-madam can not do for all what [you]6090-madam do for [one]836-one , "[989-the curate] [the curate]989-the curate sighed , and wherever [she]138-mrs. doria wandered in discourse , drew [her]138-mrs. doria back with silken strings to gaze on [his]989-the curate enamoured soul . [He]989-the curate was [the only gratified stranger present]992-the only gratified stranger present . [The others]993-the others had designs on [the young heir]979-the young heir . [Lady Attenbury]182-lady attenbury of [Longford House]14-longford house had brought [her]182-lady attenbury highly - polished specimen of market - ware , [the Lady Juliana Jaye]183-the lady juliana jaye , for a first introduction to [him]989-the curate , thinking [he]989-the curate had arrived at an age to estimate and pine for [her]182-lady attenbury black eyes and pretty pert mouth . [The Lady Juliana]183-the lady juliana jaye had to pair off with [a dapper Papworth]995-a dapper papworth , and [[her]183-the lady juliana jaye mama]996-her mama was subjected to the gallantries of [Sir Miles]184-sir miles , who talked [land]6070-land and [steam - engines]998-steam - engines to [her]996-her mama till [she]996-her mama was sick , and had to be impertinent in self - defence . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , [the delightful widow]999-the delightful widow , sat apart with [Adrian]346-adrian , and enjoyed [his]346-adrian sarcasms on the company . By ten at night the poor show ended , and [the rooms]1000-the rooms were dark , dark as the prognostics multitudinously hinted by [the disappointed and chilled guests]1001-the disappointed and chilled guests concerning the probable future of the hope of [Raynham]3-raynham . [Little Clare]147-clare kissed [[her]183-the lady juliana jaye mama]996-her mama , curtsied to [the lingering curate]1003-the lingering curate , and went to bed like [a very good girl]1004-a very good girl . Immediately [the maid]1005-the maid had departed , [little Clare]147-clare deliberately exchanged night , attire for that of day . [She]183-the lady juliana jaye was noted as [an obedient child]1006-an obedient child . [Her]183-the lady juliana jaye light was allowed to burn in [[her]183-the lady juliana jaye room]1007-her room for half - an - hour , to counteract [her]183-the lady juliana jaye fears of the dark . [She]183-the lady juliana jaye took the light , and stole on tiptoe to [[Richard]127-richard 's room]1008-richard 's room . No [Richard]127-richard was [there]6062-there . [She]183-the lady juliana jaye peeped in further and further . A trifling agitation of the curtains shot [her]183-the lady juliana jaye back through the door and along [the passage]1010-the passage to [[her]183-the lady juliana jaye own bedchamber]1011-her own bedchamber with extreme expedition . [She]183-the lady juliana jaye was not much alarmed , but feeling guilty [she]183-the lady juliana jaye was on [her]183-the lady juliana jaye guard . In a short time [she]183-the lady juliana jaye was prowling about [the passages]1012-the passages again . [Richard]127-richard had slighted and offended [the little lady]1013-the little lady , and was to be asked whether [he]127-richard did not repent such conduct toward [[his]127-richard cousin]1014-his cousin ; not to be asked whether [he]127-richard had forgotten to receive [his]127-richard birthday kiss from [her]1013-the little lady ; for , if [he]127-richard did not choose to remember that , [Miss Clare]147-clare would never remind [him]127-richard of it , and to - night should be [his]127-richard last chance of a reconciliation . Thus [she]1013-the little lady meditated , sitting on a stair , and presently heard [Richard]127-richard 's voice below in [the hall]1015-the hall , shouting for supper . " [Master Richard]186-richard has returned , "[187-benson] [old Benson]187-benson [the butler]1016-the butler tolled out intelligence to [Sir Austin]186-richard . " Well ? "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . " [He]127-richard complains of being hungry , "[1016-the butler] [the butler]1016-the butler hesitated , with a look of solemn disgust . " Let [him]127-richard eat . "[1016-the butler] [Heavy Benson]187-benson hesitated still more as [he]187-benson announced that [the boy]703-the boy had called for wine . It was an unprecedented thing . [Sir Austin]186-richard 's brows were portending an arch , but [Adrian]346-adrian suggested that [he]346-adrian wanted possibly to drink [his]346-adrian birthday , and claret was conceded . [The boys]839-the boys were in the vortex of a partridge - pie when [Adrian]346-adrian strolled in to [them]839-the boys . [They]839-the boys had now changed characters . [Richard]186-richard was uproarious . [He]186-richard drank a health with every glass ; [his]186-richard cheeks were flushed and [his]186-richard eyes brilliant . [Ripton]158-ripton looked very much like [a rogue on the tremble of detection]1021-a rogue on the tremble of detection , but [his]158-ripton honest hunger and the partridge - pie shielded [him]158-ripton awhile from [Adrian]346-adrian 's scrutinizing glance . [Adrian]346-adrian saw there was matter for study , if it were only on [Master Ripton]158-ripton 's betraying nose , and sat down to hear and mark . " Good sport , [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen , [I]346-adrian trust to hear ? "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian began [his]346-adrian quiet banter , and provoked a loud peal of laughter from [Richard]186-richard . " Ha , ha ! [I]186-richard say , [Rip]188-rip : ' Havin' good sport , [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen , are [ye]6045-gentlemen ? ' [You]6045-gentlemen remember [the farmer]863-the farmer ! [Your]6045-gentlemen health , [parson]6095-parson ! [We]6096-we have n't had [our]6096-we sport yet . [We]6096-we 're going to have some first - rate sport . Oh , well ! [we]6096-we have n't much show of birds . [We]6096-we shot for pleasure , and returned them to [the proprietors]6097-the proprietors . [You]6095-parson 're fond of game , [parson]6095-parson ! [Ripton]158-ripton is a dead shot in what [Cousin Austin]189-cousin austin calls [the Kingdom of ' would - have - done ' and ' might - have - been]6099-the kingdom of ' would - have - done ' and ' might - have - been . ' Up went the birds , and cries [Rip]188-rip , ' [I]186-richard 've forgotten to load ! ' Oh , ho ! [Rip]188-rip ! some more claret . Do just leave that nose of [yours]6045-gentlemen alone . [Your]6045-gentlemen health , [Ripton Thompson]158-ripton ! The birds had n't the decency to wait for [him]158-ripton , and so , [parson]6095-parson , it 's [their]6101-their fault , and not [Rip]188-rip 's , [you]6095-parson have n't a dozen brace at [your]6095-parson feet . What have [you]6095-parson been doing at [home]675-home , [Cousin Rady]190-cousin rady ? "[186-richard] " Playing Hamlet , in the absence of [the Prince of [Denmark]15-denmark]6103-the prince of denmark . The day without [you]6095-parson , [[my]132-lucy dear boy]6104-my dear boy , must be dull , [you]6095-parson know . "[132-lucy] " ' [He]188-rip speaks : can [I]132-lucy trust what [he]188-rip says is sincere ? There 's an edge to [his]188-rip smile that cuts much like a sneer . ' "[132-lucy] [Sandoe]132-lucy 's poems ! [You]1022-you know the couplet , [Mr. Rady]191-rady . Why should n't [I]0-i quote [Sandoe]132-lucy ? [You]1022-you know [you]1022-you like [him]1023-him , [Rady]191-rady . But , if [you]1022-you 've missed [me]0-i , [I]0-i 'm sorry . [Rip]188-rip and [I]0-i have had a beautiful day . [We]1024-we 've made [new acquaintances]1025-new acquaintances . [We]1024-we 've seen [the world]597-the world . [I]0-i 'm the monkey that has seen [the world]597-the world , and [I]0-i 'm going to tell [you]1022-you all about it . First , there 's [a gentleman who takes a rifle for a fowling - piece]1028-a gentleman who takes a rifle for a fowling - piece . Next , there 's [a farmer who warns [everybody]1030-everybody , [gentleman]1031-gentleman and [beggar]1032-beggar , off [[his]1029-a farmer who warns everybody , gentleman and beggar , off his premises . next , there 's a tinker and a ploughman , who think that god is always fighting with the devil which shall command the kingdoms of the earth premises]1033-his premises . Next , there 's [a tinker]1034-a tinker and a ploughman , who think that [God]176-god is always fighting with the devil which shall command [the kingdoms of [the earth]1036-the earth]1035-the kingdoms of the earth]1029-a farmer who warns everybody , gentleman and beggar , off his premises . next , there 's a tinker and a ploughman , who think that god is always fighting with the devil which shall command the kingdoms of the earth . [The tinker]940-the tinker 's for [God]176-god , and [the ploughman]1038-the ploughman " "[1038-the ploughman] [I]0-i 'll drink [your]1022-you health , [Ricky]186-richard , " said [Adrian]346-adrian , interrupting . "[186-richard] Oh , [I]0-i forgot , [parson]6095-parson ; [I]0-i mean no harm , [Adrian]346-adrian . [I]0-i 'm only telling what [I]0-i 've heard . " "[0-i] No harm , [[my]0-i dear boy]6104-my dear boy , " returned [Adrian]346-adrian . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm perfectly aware that [Zoroaster]192-zoroaster is not dead . [You]6104-my dear boy have been listening to a common creed . Drink [the Fire - worshippers]1041-the fire - worshippers , if [you]6104-my dear boy will . " "[6104-my dear boy] Here 's to [Zoroaster]192-zoroaster , then ! " cried [Richard]186-richard . "[0-i] [I]0-i say , [Rippy]193-rippy ! [we]1042-we 'll drink [the Fire - worshippers]1041-the fire - worshippers to - night wo n't [we]1042-we ? " A fearful conspiratorial frown , that would not have disgraced [Guido Fawkes]194-guido fawkes , was darted back from the plastic features of [Master Ripton]158-ripton . [Richard]186-richard gave [his]186-richard lungs loud play . "[1042-we] Why , what did [you]193-rippy say about [Blaizes]195-blaizes , [Rippy]193-rippy ? Did n't [you]193-rippy say it was fun ? " Another hideous and silencing frown was [Ripton]158-ripton 's answer . [Adrian]346-adrian matched [the innocent youths]6105-the innocent youths , and knew that there was talking under the table . "[193-rippy] See , " thought [he]0-i , "[878-this boy] [this boy]878-this boy has tasted [his]878-this boy first scraggy morsel of life today , and already [he]878-this boy talks like [an old stager]1045-an old stager , and has , if [I]0-i mistake not , been acting too . [[My]0-i respected chief]1046-my respected chief , " [he]0-i apostrophized [Sir Austin]186-richard , "[1046-my respected chief] combustibles are only the more dangerous for [compression]1047-compression . [This boy]878-this boy will be ravenous for Earth when [he]878-this boy is let loose , and very soon make [his]878-this boy share of it look as foolish as yonder game - pie ! " a prophecy [Adrian]346-adrian kept to [himself]346-adrian . [Uncle Algernon]196-algernon shambled in to see [[his]196-algernon nephew]6106-his nephew before the supper was finished , and [his]196-algernon more genial presence brought out a little of the plot . "[878-this boy] Look here , [uncle]1049-uncle ! " said [Richard]186-richard . "[878-this boy] Would [you]1049-uncle let [a churlish old brute of [a farmer]1051-a farmer]1050-a churlish old brute of a farmer strike [you]1049-uncle without making [him]878-this boy suffer for it ? " "[1049-uncle] [I]0-i fancy [I]0-i should return the compliment , [[my]0-i lad]1052-my lad , " replied [[his]1052-my lad uncle]674-his uncle . "[0-i] Of course [you]1052-my lad would ! So would [I.]0-i And [he]878-this boy shall suffer for it . " [The boy]703-the boy looked savage , and [[his]1052-my lad uncle]674-his uncle patted [him]703-the boy down . "[0-i] [I]0-i 've boxed [[his]0-i son]772-his son ; [I]0-i 'll box [him]878-this boy , " said [Richard]186-richard , shouting for more wine . "[0-i] What , [boy]1054-boy ! Is it [old Blaize]167-farmer blaize has been putting [you]1054-boy up ! " "[1049-uncle] Never mind , [uncle]1049-uncle ! " [The boy]703-the boy nodded mysteriously . ' Look there ! ' [Adrian]346-adrian read on [Ripton]158-ripton 's face , [he]346-adrian says ' never mind , ' and lets it out ! "[1049-uncle] Did [we]1056-we beat to - day , [uncle]1049-uncle ? " "[1054-boy] Yes , [boy]1054-boy ; and [we]1056-we 'd beat [them]1059-them any day [they]1059-them bowl fair . [I]0-i 'd beat [them]1059-them on one leg . There 's only [Watkins]197-watkins and Featherdene among [them]1059-them worth a farthing . " "[1056-we] [We]1056-we beat ! " cries [Richard]186-richard . "[1056-we] Then [we]1056-we 'll have some more wine , and drink [their]1059-them healths . " The bell was rung ; wine ordered . Presently comes in heavy [Benson]187-benson , to say supplies are cut off . One bottle , and no more . [The Captain]6111-the captain whistled : [Adrian]346-adrian shrugged . The bottle , however , was procured by [Adrian]346-adrian subsequently . [He]346-adrian liked studying [intoxicated urchins]6112-intoxicated urchins . One subject was at [Richard]186-richard 's heart , about which [he]186-richard was reserved in the midst of [his]186-richard riot . Too proud to inquire how [[his]186-richard father]775-his father had taken [his]186-richard absence , [he]186-richard burned to hear whether [he]186-richard was in disgrace . [He]186-richard led to it repeatedly , and it was constantly evaded by [Algernon]196-algernon and [Adrian]346-adrian . At last , when [the boy]703-the boy declared a desire to wish [[his]703-the boy father]775-his father good - night , [Adrian]346-adrian had to tell [him]775-his father that [he]775-his father was to go straight to bed from the supper - table . [Young Richard]141-richard 's face fell at that , and [his]141-richard gaiety forsook [him]141-richard . [He]141-richard marched to [[his]141-richard room]6116-his room without another word . [Adrian]346-adrian gave [Sir Austin]186-richard an able version of [[his]346-adrian son]772-his son 's behaviour and adventures ; dwelling upon this sudden taciturnity when [he]186-richard heard of [[his]703-the boy father]775-his father 's resolution not to see [him]703-the boy . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth saw that [[his]746-the wise youth chief]6120-his chief was mollified behind [his]746-the wise youth moveless mask , and went to bed , and [Horace]155-horace , leaving [Sir Austin]186-richard in [[his]186-richard study]6121-his study . Long hours [the baronet]609-the baronet sat alone . [The house]711-the house had not [its]711-the house usual influx of Feverels that day . [Austin Wentworth]150-austin was staying at [Poer Hall]10-poer hall , and had only come over for an hour . At midnight [the house]711-the house breathed sleep . [Sir Austin]186-richard put on [his]186-richard cloak and cap , and took the lamp to make [his]186-richard rounds . [He]186-richard apprehended nothing special , but with a mind never at rest [he]186-richard constituted [himself]186-richard [the sentinel of [Raynham]3-raynham]6125-the sentinel of raynham . [He]186-richard passed [the chamber where [the Great - Aunt [Grantley]145-great - aunt grantley , who had money to bequeath to the heir]6127-the great - aunt grantley lay , who was to swell [Richard]186-richard 's fortune , and so perform [her]1060-good creature chief business on [earth]6128-earth]6126-the chamber where the great - aunt grantley lay , who was to swell richard 's fortune , and so perform her chief business on earth . By [her]1060-good creature door [he]186-richard murmured , "[1060-good creature] [Good creature]1060-good creature ! [you]1060-good creature sleep with a sense of duty done , " and paced on , reflecting , "[1060-good creature] [She]1060-good creature has not made money [a demon of discord]1061-a demon of discord , " and blessed [her]1060-good creature . [He]186-richard had [his]186-richard thoughts at [Hippias]139-hippias 's somnolent door , and to [them]6129-them [the world]597-the world might have subscribed . [A monomaniac at large]6131-a monomaniac at large , watching over [sane people in slumber]6132-sane people in slumber ! thinks [Adrian Harley]346-adrian , as [he]346-adrian hears [Sir Austin]186-richard 's footfall , and truly that was a strange object to see . Where is [the fortress that has not one weak gate]6133-the fortress that has not one weak gate ? where [the man who is sound at each particular angle]6134-the man who is sound at each particular angle ? Ay , meditates [the recumbent cynic]6135-the recumbent cynic , more or less mad is not [[every mother]6136-every mother 's son]6137-every mother 's son ? Favourable circumstances good air , [good company]6138-good company , two or three good rules rigidly adhered to keep [the world]597-the world out of [Bedlam]17-bedlam . But , let [the world]597-the world fly into a passion , and is not [Bedlam]17-bedlam the safest abode for it ? [Sir Austin]186-richard ascended the stairs , and bent [his]186-richard steps leisurely toward [the chamber where [[his]186-richard son]772-his son was lying in [the left wing of [the Abbey]774-the abbey]6143-the left wing of the abbey]6141-the chamber where his son was lying in the left wing of the abbey . At the end of the gallery which led to [it]6141-the chamber where his son was lying in the left wing of the abbey [he]186-richard discovered a dim light . Doubting [it]6145-it an illusion , [Sir Austin]186-richard accelerated [his]186-richard pace . [This wing]6146-this wing had aforetime a bad character . Notwithstanding what years had done to polish it into fair repute , [the Raynham kitchen]6147-the raynham kitchen stuck to tradition , and preserved certain stories of ghosts seen there , that effectually blackened it in the susceptible minds of [new house - maids]6148-new house - maids and [under - crooks , whose fears would not allow [the sinner]6150-the sinner to wash [his]6150-the sinner sins]6149-under - crooks , whose fears would not allow the sinner to wash his sins . [Sir Austin]186-richard had heard of the tales circulated by [[his]186-richard domestics]6151-his domestics underground . [He]186-richard cherished [his]186-richard own belief , but discouraged theirs , and it was treason at [Raynham]3-raynham to be caught traducing [the left wing]6152-the left wing . As [the baronet]609-the baronet advanced , the fact of a light burning was clear to [him]186-richard . A slight descent brought [him]186-richard into [the passage]1010-the passage , and [he]186-richard beheld a poor human candle standing outside [[[his]186-richard son]772-his son 's chamber]6156-his son 's chamber . At the same moment a door closed hastily . [He]186-richard entered [[Richard]186-richard 's room]1008-richard 's room . [The boy]703-the boy was absent . [The bed]6159-the bed was unpressed : no clothes about : nothing to show that [he]703-the boy had been [there]6062-there that night . [Sir Austin]186-richard felt vaguely apprehensive . Has [he]703-the boy gone to [[my]1060-good creature room]6161-my room to await [me]1060-good creature ? thought [the father]6162-the father 's heart . Something like a tear quivered in [his]186-richard arid eyes as [he]186-richard meditated and hoped this might be so . [[His]186-richard own sleeping - room]6163-his own sleeping - room faced that of [[his]186-richard son]772-his son . [He]186-richard strode to [it]6163-his own sleeping - room with a quick heart . [It]6163-his own sleeping - room was empty . [Alarm]198-alarm dislodged anger from [his]186-richard jealous heart , and dread of evil put a thousand questions to [him]186-richard that were answered in air . After pacing up and down [[his]186-richard room]6116-his room [he]186-richard determined to go and ask [the boy]703-the boy [Thompson]158-ripton , as [he]186-richard called [Ripton]158-ripton , what was known to [him]703-the boy . [The chamber assigned to [Master Ripton Thompson]158-ripton]6167-the chamber assigned to master ripton thompson was at [the northern extremity of [the passage]1010-the passage]6168-the northern extremity of the passage , and overlooked [Lobourne]4-lobourne and [the valley to the West]6170-the valley to the west . The bed stood between the window and the door . [Six Austin]186-richard found the door ajar , and the interior dark . To [his]186-richard surprise , [the boy]703-the boy [Thompson]158-ripton 's couch , as revealed by the rays of [his]186-richard lamp , was likewise vacant . [He]186-richard was turning back when [he]186-richard fancied [he]186-richard heard the sibilation of a whispering in [the room]671-the room . [Sir Austin]186-richard cloaked the lamp and trod silently toward the window . The heads of [[his]186-richard son]772-his son [Richard]186-richard and [the boy Thompson]6174-the boy thompson were seen crouched against the glass , holding excited converse together . [Sir Austin]186-richard listened , but [he]186-richard listened to a language of which [he]186-richard possessed not the key . [Their]6175-their talk was of fire , and of delay : of expected agrarian astonishment : of [a farmer]1051-a farmer 's huge wrath : of violence exercised upon [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen , and of vengeance : talk that [the boys jerked out by fits , and that came as broken links of a chain impossible to connect]6178-the boys jerked out by fits , and that came as broken links of a chain impossible to connect . But [they]6175-their awake curiosity . [The baronet]609-the baronet condescended to play the spy upon [[his]186-richard son]772-his son . Over [Lobourne]4-lobourne and [the valley]894-the valley lay black night and innumerable stars . "[1060-good creature] How jolly [I]0-i feel ! " exclaimed [Ripton]158-ripton , inspired by claret ; and then , after a luxurious pause "[0-i] [I]0-i think [that fellow]1062-that fellow has pocketed [his]1062-that fellow guinea , and cut [his]1062-that fellow lucky . " [Richard]186-richard allowed a long minute to pass , during which [the baronet]609-the baronet waited anxiously for [his]186-richard voice , hardly recognizing it when [he]186-richard heard its altered tones . "[1062-that fellow] If [he]1062-that fellow has , [I]0-i 'll go ; and [I]0-i 'll do it [myself]0-i . " "[0-i] [You]0-i would ? " returned [Master Ripton]158-ripton . "[0-i] Well , [I]0-i 'm hanged ! [I]0-i say , if [you]0-i went to [school]785-school , would n't [you]0-i get into [rows]1064-rows ! Perhaps [he]1062-that fellow has n't found the place where the box was stuck in . [I]0-i think [he]1062-that fellow funks it . [I]0-i almost wish [you]0-i had n't done it , upon [my]0-i honour eh ? Look there ! what was that ? That looked like something . [I]0-i say ! do [you]0-i think [we]1065-we shall ever be found out ? " [Master Ripton]158-ripton intoned this abrupt interrogation verb seriously . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think about it , " said [Richard]186-richard , all [his]186-richard faculties bent on signs from [Lobourne]181-lobourne . "[0-i] Well , but , " [Ripton]158-ripton persisted , ' suppose [we]1065-we are found out ? "[0-i] " If [we]1065-we are , [I]186-richard must pay for it . "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard breathed the better for this reply . [He]186-richard was beginning to gather a clue to the dialogue . [[His]186-richard son]772-his son was engaged in a plot , and was , moreover , [the leader of the plot]1067-the leader of the plot . [He]186-richard listened for further enlightenment . " What was [the fellow]6183-the fellow 's name ? "[158-ripton] inquired [Ripton]158-ripton . [[His]158-ripton companion]952-his companion answered , " [Tom Bakewell]199-tom . "[952-his companion] " [I]158-ripton 'll tell [you]1069-the young sensualist what , "[158-ripton] continued [Ripton]158-ripton . " [You]1069-the young sensualist let it all clean out to [[your]1069-the young sensualist cousin]6184-your cousin and [uncle]1049-uncle at supper . How capital claret is with partridge - pie ! What a lot [I]158-ripton ate ! Did n't [you]1069-the young sensualist see [me]158-ripton frown ? "[158-ripton] [The young sensualist]1069-the young sensualist was in an ecstasy of gratitude to [his]1069-the young sensualist late refection , and the slightest word recalled [him]1069-the young sensualist to it . [Richard]186-richard answered [him]1069-the young sensualist : " Yes ; and felt [your]1069-the young sensualist kick . It does n't matter . [Rady]191-rady 's safe , and [uncle]1049-uncle never blabs . "[186-richard] " Well , [my]158-ripton plan is to keep it close . [You]1069-the young sensualist 're never safe if [you]1069-the young sensualist do n't . [I]158-ripton never drank much claret before , "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton was off again . " Wo n't [I]158-ripton now , though ! claret 's [my]158-ripton wine . [You]186-richard know , it may come out any day , and then [we]6187-we 're done for , "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton rather incongruously appended . [Richard]186-richard only took up the business - thread of [[his]186-richard friend]614-his friend 's rambling chatter , and answered : " [You]186-richard 've got nothing to do with it , if [we]6187-we are . "[186-richard] " Have n't [I]158-ripton , though ! [I]158-ripton did n't stick - in the box but [I]158-ripton 'm [an accomplice]6188-an accomplice , that 's clear . Besides , "[158-ripton] added [Ripton]158-ripton , " do [you]1069-the young sensualist think [I]158-ripton should leave [you]1069-the young sensualist to bear it all on [your]1069-the young sensualist shoulders ? [I]158-ripton ai n't [that sort of chap]6189-that sort of chap , [Ricky]186-richard , [I]158-ripton can tell [you]1069-the young sensualist . "[158-ripton] [Sir Austin]186-richard thought more highly of [the boy [Thompson]158-ripton]6174-the boy thompson . Still it looked a detestable conspiracy , and the altered manner of [[his]186-richard son]772-his son impressed [him]186-richard strangely . [He]6174-the boy thompson was not [the boy of yesterday]1073-the boy of yesterday . To [Sir Austin]186-richard it seemed as if a gulf had suddenly opened between [them]1074-them . [The boy]703-the boy had embarked , and was on the waters of life in [[his]703-the boy own vessel]1076-his own vessel . It was as vain to call [him]703-the boy back as to attempt to erase what Time has written with the Judgment Blood ! [This child]1077-this child , for whom [he]186-richard had prayed nightly in such a fervour and humbleness to [God]176-god , the dangers were about [him]186-richard , the temptations thick on [him]186-richard , and the devil on board piloting . If a day had done so much , what would years do ? Were prayers and all the watchfulness [he]186-richard had expended of no avail ? A sensation of infinite melancholy overcame [the poor gentleman]1078-the poor gentleman a thought that [he]186-richard was fighting with a fate in [this beloved boy]1079-this beloved boy . [He]186-richard was half disposed to arrest [the two conspirators]1080-the two conspirators on the spot , and make [them]1080-the two conspirators confess , and absolve [themselves]1080-the two conspirators ; but it seemed to [him]186-richard better to keep an unseen eye over [[his]186-richard son]772-his son : [Sir Austin]186-richard 's old system prevailed . [Adrian]346-adrian characterized this system well , in saying that [Sir Austin]186-richard wished to be [Providence]200-providence to [[his]186-richard son]772-his son . If immeasurable love were perfect wisdom , [one human being]1083-one human being might almost impersonate [Providence]200-providence to another . Alas ! love , divine as it is , can do no more than lighten [the house [it]1084-the house it inhabits inhabits]1084-the house it inhabits must take its shape , sometimes intensify its narrowness can spiritualize , but not expel , [the old lifelong lodgers above - stairs and below]1085-the old lifelong lodgers above - stairs and below . [Sir Austin]186-richard decided to continue quiescent . [The valley]894-the valley still lay black beneath the large autumnal stars , and the exclamations of [the boys]839-the boys were becoming fevered and impatient . [By - and - by one]1088-by - and - by one insisted that [he]186-richard had seen a twinkle . The direction [he]186-richard gave was out of [their]839-the boys anticipations . Again the twinkle was announced . [Both boys]865-both boys started to [their]865-both boys feet . It was a twinkle in the right direction now . " [He]186-richard 's done it ! "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard , in great heat . " Now [you]186-richard may say old Blaize'll soon be [old Blazes]201-old blazes , [Rip]188-rip . [I]186-richard hope [he]186-richard 's asleep . "[186-richard] " [I]158-ripton 'm sure [he]186-richard 's snoring ! Look there ! [He]186-richard 's alight fast enough . [He]186-richard 's dry . [He]186-richard 'll burn . [I]158-ripton say , "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton re - assumed the serious intonation , " do [you]186-richard think [they]839-the boys 'll ever suspect [us]839-the boys ? "[158-ripton] " What if [they]839-the boys do ? [We]839-the boys must brunt it . "[186-richard] " Of course [we]839-the boys will . But , [I]186-richard say ! [I]186-richard wish [you]186-richard had n't given [them]839-the boys the scent , though . [I]186-richard like to look innocent . [I]186-richard ca n't when [I]186-richard know [people]661-people suspect [me]186-richard . [Lord]6191-lord ! look there ! Is n't it just beginning to flare up ! "[186-richard] [[The farmer]863-the farmer 's grounds]1091-the farmer 's grounds were indeed gradually standing out in sombre shadows . " [I]186-richard 'll fetch [my]186-richard telescope , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard . [Ripton]158-ripton , somehow not liking to be left alone , caught hold of [him]186-richard . " No ; do n't go and lose the best of it . Here , [I]158-ripton 'll throw open the window , and [we]839-the boys can see . "[158-ripton] The window was flung open , and [the boys]839-the boys instantly stretched half [their]839-the boys bodies out of it ; [Ripton]158-ripton appearing to devour the rising flames with [his]158-ripton mouth : [Richard]186-richard with [his]186-richard eyes . Opaque and statuesque stood [the figure of [the baronet]609-the baronet behind [them]839-the boys]1093-the figure of the baronet behind them . The wind was low . Dense masses of smoke hung amid the darting snakes of fire , and a red malign light was on the neighbouring leafage . [No figures]1095-no figures could be seen . Apparently the flames had nothing to contend against , for [they]839-the boys were making terrible strides into the darkness . " Oh ! "[186-richard] shouted [Richard]186-richard , overcome by excitement , " if [I]186-richard had [my]186-richard telescope ! [We]839-the boys must have it ! Let [me]186-richard go and fetch it ! [I]186-richard Will ! "[186-richard] [The boys]839-the boys struggled together , and [Sir Austin]186-richard stepped back . As [he]186-richard did so , a cry was heard in [the passage]1010-the passage . [He]186-richard hurried out , closed the chamber , and came upon [little Clare]147-clare lying senseless along the door .

CHAPTER V

In the morning that followed this night , great gossip was interchanged between [Raynham]3-raynham and [Lobourne]181-lobourne . [The village]1098-the village told how [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize , of [Belthorpe Farm]6-belthorpe farm , had [[his]167-farmer blaize Pick]1099-his pick feloniously set fire to ; [[his]167-farmer blaize stables]1100-his stables had caught fire , [himself]167-farmer blaize had been all but roasted alive in the attempt to rescue [his]167-farmer blaize cattle , of which numbers had perished in the flames . [Raynham]3-raynham counterbalanced arson with an authentic ghost seen by [Miss Clare]147-clare in [the left wing of [the Abbey]774-the abbey]6143-the left wing of the abbey the ghost of [a lady]673-a lady , dressed in deep mourning , a scar on [her]673-a lady forehead and a bloody handkerchief at [her]673-a lady breast , frightful to behold ! and no wonder [the child]1104-the child was frightened out of [her]1104-the child wits , and lay in a desperate state awaiting the arrival of [the [London]12-london doctors]1105-the london doctors . It was added that [the servants]1106-the servants had all threatened to leave in a body , and that [Sir Austin]186-richard to appease [them]1106-the servants had promised to pull down the entire left wing , like [a gentleman]698-a gentleman ; for [no decent creature , said [Lobourne]4-lobourne]1108-no decent creature , said lobourne , could consent to live in [a haunted house]1109-a haunted house . Rumour for [the nonce]1110-the nonce had a stronger spice of truth than usual . [Poor little Clare]147-clare lay ill , and the calamity that had befallen [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize , as regards [his]167-farmer blaize rick , was not much exaggerated . [Sir Austin]186-richard caused an account of it be given [him]186-richard at breakfast , and appeared so scrupulously anxious to hear the exact extent of injury sustained by [the farmer]863-the farmer that [heavy Benson]187-benson went down to inspect the scene . [Mr. Benson]202-benson returned , and , acting under [Adrian]346-adrian 's malicious advice , framed a formal report of the catastrophe , in which [the farmer]863-the farmer 's breeches figured , and certain cooling applications to [a part of [[the farmer]863-the farmer 's person]1115-the farmer 's person]1113-a part of the farmer 's person . [Sir Austin]186-richard perused it without a smile . [He]186-richard took occasion to have it read out before [the two boys]1116-the two boys , who listened very demurely , as to ordinary newspaper incident ; only when the report particularized the garments damaged , and the unwonted distressing position [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize was reduced to in [his]167-farmer blaize bed , indecorous fit of sneezing laid hold of [Master Ripton Thompson]158-ripton , and [Richard]186-richard bit [his]186-richard lip and burst into loud laughter , [Ripton]158-ripton joining [him]186-richard , lost to consequences . " [I]186-richard trust [you]772-his son feel for [this poor man]6192-this poor man , "[186-richard] said [Sir Austin]186-richard to [[his]186-richard son]772-his son , somewhat sternly . [He]186-richard saw no sign of feeling . It was a difficult task for [Sir Austin]186-richard to keep [his]186-richard old countenance toward the hope of [Raynham]3-raynham , knowing [him]186-richard [the accomplice]1118-the accomplice - incendiary , and believing the deed to have been unprovoked and wanton . But [he]186-richard must do so , [he]186-richard knew , to let [the boy]703-the boy have a fair trial against [himself]703-the boy . Be it said , moreover , that [the baronet]609-the baronet 's possession of [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son 's secret flattered [him]609-the baronet . It allowed [him]609-the baronet to act , and in a measure to feel , like [Providence]200-providence ; enabled [him]609-the baronet to observe and provide for the movements of creatures in the dark . [He]609-the baronet therefore treated [the boy]703-the boy as [he]609-the baronet commonly did , and [Richard]186-richard saw no change in [[his]186-richard father]775-his father to make [him]775-his father think [he]775-his father was suspected . [The youngster]1124-the youngster 's game was not so easy against [Adrian]346-adrian . [Adrian]346-adrian did not shoot or fish . Voluntarily [he]346-adrian did nothing to work off the destructive nervous fluid , or whatever it may be , which is in [man]6035-man 's nature ; so that [two culprit boys]1126-two culprit boys once in [his]346-adrian power were not likely to taste the gentle hand of mercy ; and [Richard]186-richard and [Ripton]158-ripton paid for many a trout and partridge spared . At every minute of the day [Ripton]158-ripton was thrown into sweats of suspicion that discovery was imminent , by some stray remark or message from [Adrian]346-adrian . [He]703-the boy was as a fish with the hook in [his]703-the boy gills , mysteriously caught without having nibbled ; and dive into what depths [he]703-the boy would [he]703-the boy was sensible of a summoning force that compelled [him]703-the boy perpetually towards the gasping surface , which [he]703-the boy seemed inevitably approaching when the dinner - bell sounded . There the talk was all of [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize . If it dropped , [Adrian]346-adrian revived [it]1127-it , and [his]346-adrian caressing way with [Ripton]158-ripton was just such as [a keen sportsman]1128-a keen sportsman feels toward the creature that had owned [his]346-adrian skill , and is making [its]1127-it appearance for [the world]597-the world to acknowledge the same . [Sir Austin]186-richard saw the manoeuvres , and admired [Adrian]346-adrian 's shrewdness . But [he]186-richard had to check [the young natural lawyer]1130-the young natural lawyer , for the effect of so much masked examination upon [Richard]186-richard was growing baneful . [This fish]1131-this fish also felt the hook in [his]703-the boy gills , but this fish was more of a pike , and lay in different waters , where there were old stumps and black roots to wind about , and defy alike strong pulling and delicate handling . In other words , [Richard]186-richard showed symptoms of a disposition to take refuge in lies . " [You]186-richard know [the grounds]6193-the grounds , [[my]346-adrian dear boy]6104-my dear boy , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian observed to [him]186-richard . " Tell [me]346-adrian ; do [you]186-richard think it easy to get to the rick unperceived ? [I]346-adrian hear [they]6195-they suspect [one of [the farmer]863-the farmer 's turned - off hands]6196-one of the farmer 's turned - off hands . "[346-adrian] " [I]186-richard tell [you]346-adrian [I]186-richard do n't know [the grounds]6193-the grounds , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard sullenly replied . " Not ? "[186-richard] [Adrian]346-adrian counterfeited courteous astonishment . " [I]346-adrian thought [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton said [you]346-adrian were over [there]6062-there yesterday ? "[346-adrian] [Ripton]158-ripton , glad to speak the truth , hurriedly assured [Adrian]346-adrian that it was not [he]346-adrian had said so . " Not ? [You]346-adrian had good sport , [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen , had n't [you]346-adrian ? "[158-ripton] " Oh , yes ! "[1132-the wretched victims] mumbled [the wretched victims]1132-the wretched victims , reddening as [they]1132-the wretched victims remembered , in [Adrian]346-adrian 's slightly drawled rusticity of tone , [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize 's first address to [them]1132-the wretched victims . " [I]346-adrian suppose [you]346-adrian were among [the Fire - worshippers last night]6201-the fire - worshippers last night , too ? "[346-adrian] persisted [Adrian]346-adrian . " In [some countries]6202-some countries , [I]346-adrian hear , [they]6202-some countries manage [their]6202-some countries best sport at night - time , and beat up for game with torches . It must be a fine sight . After all , [the country]6203-the country would be dull if [we]6204-we had n't a rip here and there to treat [us]6204-we to a little conflagration . "[346-adrian] " A rip ! "[186-richard] laughed [Richard]186-richard , to [[his]186-richard friend]614-his friend 's disgust and alarm at [his]186-richard daring . " [You]346-adrian do n't mean this Rip , do [you]346-adrian ? "[186-richard] " [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton fire a rick ? [I]346-adrian should as soon suspect [you]346-adrian , [[my]346-adrian dear boy]6104-my dear boy . [You]346-adrian are aware , [young gentlemen]6206-young gentlemen , that it is rather a serious thing eh ? In [this country]6207-this country , [you]346-adrian know , [the landlord]6208-the landlord has always been [the pet of the Laws]6209-the pet of the laws . By the way , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian continued , as if diverging to another topic , " [you]346-adrian met [two gentlemen of [the road]913-the road]6210-two gentlemen of the road in [your]346-adrian explorations yesterday , [Magians]203-magians . Now , if [I]346-adrian were [a magistrate of [the county]704-the county]6212-a magistrate of the county , like [Sir Miles Papworth]184-sir miles , [my]346-adrian suspicions would light upon [those gentlemen]6214-those gentlemen . [A tinker]1034-a tinker and [a ploughman]6216-a ploughman , [I]346-adrian think [you]346-adrian said , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton . Not ? Well , say [two ploughmen]6217-two ploughmen . "[346-adrian] " More likely [two tinkers]6218-two tinkers , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard . " Oh ! if [you]346-adrian wish to exclude [the ploughman]1038-the ploughman was [he]1038-the ploughman out of employ ? "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton , with [Adrian]346-adrian 's eyes inveterately fixed on [him]158-ripton , stammered an affirmative . " [The tinker]940-the tinker , or [the ploughman]1038-the ploughman ? "[158-ripton] " [The ploughm]6222-the ploughm "[204-ingenuous ripton] [Ingenuous Ripton]204-ingenuous ripton looking about , as if to aid [himself]158-ripton whenever [he]158-ripton was able to speak the truth , beheld [Richard]186-richard 's face blackening at [him]158-ripton , and swallowed back half the word . " [The ploughman]1038-the ploughman ! "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian took [him]158-ripton up cheerily . " Then [we]6224-we have [here]6225-here [a ploughman]6216-a ploughman out of employ . Given [a ploughman out of employ]6227-a ploughman out of employ , and a rick burnt . The burning of a rick is an act of vengeance , and [a ploughman out of employ]6227-a ploughman out of employ is a vengeful animal . [The rick]6229-the rick and [the ploughman]1038-the ploughman are advancing to a juxtaposition . Motive being established , [we]6224-we have only to prove [their]6231-their proximity at a certain hour , and [our]6224-we ploughman voyages beyond seas . "[346-adrian] " Is it transportation for rick - burning ? "[158-ripton] inquired [Ripton]158-ripton aghast . [Adrian]346-adrian spoke solemnly : " [They]6231-their shave [your]158-ripton head . [You]158-ripton are manacled . [Your]158-ripton diet is sour bread and cheese - parings . [You]158-ripton work in strings of twenties and thirties . [ARSON]205-arson is branded on [your]158-ripton backs in an enormous A. Theological works are the sole literary recreation of the well - conducted and deserving . Consider the fate of [this poor fellow]6232-this poor fellow , and what an act of vengeance brings [him]6232-this poor fellow to ! Do [you]158-ripton know [his]6232-this poor fellow name ? "[346-adrian] " How should [I]186-richard know [his]6232-this poor fellow name ? "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , with an assumption of innocence painful to see . [Sir Austin]186-richard remarked that no doubt it would soon be known , and [Adrian]346-adrian perceived that [he]346-adrian was to quiet [his]346-adrian line , marvelling a little at [the baronet]609-the baronet 's blindness to what was so clear . [He]346-adrian would not tell , for that would ruin [his]346-adrian influence with [Richard]186-richard ; still [he]346-adrian wanted some present credit for [his]346-adrian discernment and devotion . [The boys]839-the boys got away from dinner , and , after deep consultation , agreed upon a course of conduct , which was to commiserate with [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize loudly , and make [themselves]839-the boys look as much like [the public]1136-the public as it was possible for [two young malefactors]1137-two young malefactors to look , one of whom already felt [Adrian]346-adrian 's enormous A devouring [his]346-adrian back with the fierceness of the Promethean eagle , and isolating [him]346-adrian forever from [mankind]771-mankind . [Adrian]346-adrian relished [their]839-the boys novel tactics sharply , and led [them]839-the boys to lengths of lamentation for [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize . Do what [they]839-the boys might , the hook was in [their]839-the boys gills . [The farmer]863-the farmer 's whip had reduced [them]839-the boys to bodily contortions ; these were decorous compared with the spiritual writhings [they]839-the boys had to perform under [Adrian]346-adrian 's manipulation . [Ripton]158-ripton was fast becoming [a coward]886-a coward , and [Richard]186-richard a liar , when next morning [Austin Wentworth]150-austin came over from [Poer Hall]10-poer hall bringing news that [one Mr. Thomas Bakewell]199-tom , [yeoman]1141-yeoman , had been arrested on suspicion of the crime of Arson and lodged in [jail]1142-jail , awaiting the magisterial pleasure of [Sir Miles Papworth]184-sir miles . [Austin]150-austin 's eye rested on [Richard]186-richard as [he]186-richard spoke these terrible tidings . The hope of [Raynham]3-raynham returned [his]186-richard look , perfectly calm , and had , moreover , the presence of mind not to look at [Ripton]158-ripton .

CHAPTER VI

As soon as [they]839-the boys could escape , [the boys]839-the boys got together into [an obscure corner of [the park]802-the park]1144-an obscure corner of the park , and there took counsel of [their]839-the boys extremity . " Whatever shall [we]839-the boys do now ? "[158-ripton] asked [Ripton]158-ripton of [[his]158-ripton leader]876-his leader . [Scorpion girt]206-scorpion girt with fire was never in [a more terrible prison - house]1147-a more terrible prison - house than poor [Ripton]158-ripton , around whom the raging element [he]186-richard had assisted to create seemed to be drawing momently narrower circles . " There 's only one chance , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , coming to a dead halt , and folding [his]186-richard arms resolutely . [[His]186-richard comrade]818-his comrade inquired with the utmost eagerness what that chance might be . [Richard]186-richard fixed [his]186-richard eyes on a flint , and replied : " [We]839-the boys must rescue [that fellow]1062-that fellow from [jail]1142-jail . "[186-richard] [Ripton]158-ripton gazed at [[his]158-ripton leader]876-his leader , and fell back with astonishment . " [[My]186-richard dear]6235-my dear [Ricky]186-richard ! but how are [we]839-the boys to do it ? "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard , still perusing [his]186-richard flint , replied : " [We]839-the boys must manage to get a file in to [him]1062-that fellow and a rope . It can be done , [I]186-richard tell [you]876-his leader . [I]186-richard do n't care what [I]186-richard pay . [I]186-richard do n't care what [I]186-richard do . [He]1062-that fellow must be got out . "[186-richard] " [Bother that old Blaize]167-farmer blaize ! "[158-ripton] exclaimed [Ripton]158-ripton , taking off [his]158-ripton cap to wipe [his]158-ripton frenzied forehead , and brought down [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend 's reproof . " Never mind [old Blaize]167-farmer blaize now . Talk about letting it out ! Look at [you]876-his leader . [I]158-ripton 'm ashamed of [you]876-his leader . [You]876-his leader talk about [Robin Hood]207-robin hood and [King Richard]208-richard ! Why , [you]876-his leader have n't an atom of courage . Why , [you]876-his leader let it out every second of the day . Whenever [Rady]191-rady begins speaking [you]876-his leader start ; [I]158-ripton can see the perspiration rolling down [you]876-his leader . Are [you]876-his leader afraid ? And then [you]876-his leader contradict [yourself]876-his leader . [You]876-his leader never keep to one story . Now , follow [me]158-ripton . [We]6236-we must risk everything to get [him]191-rady out . Mind that ! And keep out of [Adrian]346-adrian 's way as much as [you]876-his leader can . And keep to one story . "[158-ripton] With these sage directions [the young leader]1151-the young leader marched [[his]1151-the young leader companion - culprit]1152-his companion - culprit down to inspect [the jail where [Tom Bakewell]199-tom lay groaning over the results of the super - mundane conflict]1153-the jail where tom bakewell lay groaning over the results of the super - mundane conflict , and the victim of it that [he]199-tom was . In [Lobourne]4-lobourne [Austin Wentworth]150-austin had the reputation of [[the poor man]938-the poor man 's friend]939-the poor man 's friend ; a title [he]150-austin earned more largely ere [he]150-austin went to the reward [God]176-god alone can give to that supreme virtue . [Dame Bakewell]209-dame bakewell , [the mother of [Tom]199-tom]1156-the mother of tom , on hearing of [[her]209-dame bakewell son]1157-her son 's arrest , had run to comfort [him]199-tom and render [him]199-tom what help [she]209-dame bakewell could ; but this was only sighs and tears , and , oh deary [me]0-i ! which only perplexed [poor Tom]199-tom , who bade [her]209-dame bakewell leave an unlucky chap to [his]199-tom fate , and not make [himself]199-tom [a thundering villain]1158-a thundering villain . Whereat [the dame]1159-the dame begged [him]199-tom to take heart , and [he]199-tom should have a true comforter . " And though it 's [a gentleman]698-a gentleman that 's coming to [you]199-tom , [Tom]199-tom for [he]698-a gentleman never refuses a poor body , "[210-mrs. bakewell] said [Mrs. Bakewell]210-mrs. bakewell , " it 's [a true Christian]6238-a true christian , [Tom]199-tom ! and [the Lord]6239-the lord knows if the sight of [him]698-a gentleman may n't be the saving of [you]199-tom , for [he]698-a gentleman 's light to look on , and a sermon to listen to , [he]698-a gentleman is ! "[210-mrs. bakewell] [Tom]199-tom was not prepossessed by the prospect of a sermon , and looked a sullen dog enough when [Austin]150-austin entered [[his]199-tom cell]1160-his cell . [He]199-tom was surprised at the end of half - an - hour to find [himself]199-tom engaged in man - to - man conversation with [a gentleman]698-a gentleman and [a Christian]1162-a christian . When [Austin]150-austin rose to go [Tom]199-tom begged permission to shake [his]150-austin hand . " Take and tell [young master]6240-young master up at [the Abbey]774-the abbey that [I]199-tom an't the chap to peach . [He]6240-young master 'll know . [He]6240-young master 's [a young gentleman]6242-a young gentleman as'll make [any man]6243-any man do as [he]6240-young master wants ['em]6240-young master ! [He]6240-young master 's [a mortal wild young gentleman]6244-a mortal wild young gentleman ! And [I]199-tom 'm [a Ass]6245-a ass ! That 's where ' tis . But [I]199-tom an't [a blackguard]6246-a blackguard . Tell [him]6240-young master that , [sir]6036-sir ! "[199-tom] This was how it came that [Austin]150-austin eyed [young Richard]208-richard seriously while [he]150-austin told the news at [Raynham]3-raynham . [The boy]703-the boy was shy of [Austin]150-austin more than of [Adrian]346-adrian . Why , [he]150-austin did not know ; but [he]150-austin made it a hard task for [Austin]150-austin to catch [him]703-the boy alone , and turned sulky that instant . [Austin]150-austin was not clever like [Adrian]346-adrian : [he]150-austin seldom divined [other people]1164-other people 's ideas , and always went the direct road to [his]150-austin object ; so instead of beating about and setting [the boy]703-the boy on the alert at all points , crammed to the muzzle with lies , [he]150-austin just said , " [Tom Bakewell]199-tom told [me]150-austin to let [you]150-austin know [he]199-tom does not intend to peach on [you]150-austin , "[150-austin] and left [him]150-austin . [Richard]208-richard repeated the intelligence to [Ripton]158-ripton , who cried aloud that [Tom]199-tom was a brick . " [He]199-tom sha n't suffer for it , "[208-richard] said [Richard]208-richard , and pondered on a thicker rope and sharper file . " But will [[your]158-ripton cousin]6184-your cousin tell ? "[158-ripton] was [Ripton]158-ripton 's reflection . " [He]6184-your cousin ! "[158-ripton] [Richard]208-richard 's lip expressed contempt . " [A ploughman]6216-a ploughman refuses to peach , and [you]158-ripton ask if [one of [[our]839-the boys family]6251-our family]6250-one of our family will ? "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton stood for the twentieth time reproved on this point . [The boys]839-the boys had examined the outer walls of [the jail]1167-the jail , and arrived at the conclusion that [Tom]199-tom 's escape might be managed if [Tom]199-tom had spirit , and the rope and file could be anyway reached to [him]199-tom . But to do this , [somebody]1168-somebody must gain admittance to [[his]199-tom cell]1160-his cell , and who was to be taken into [their]839-the boys confidence ? " Try [[your]208-richard cousin]6184-your cousin , "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton suggested , after much debate . [Richard]208-richard , smiling , wished to know if [he]208-richard meant [Adrian]346-adrian . " No , no ! "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton hurriedly reassured [him]208-richard . " [Austin]150-austin . "[158-ripton] The same idea was knocking at [Richard]208-richard 's head . " Let 's get the rope and file first , "[208-richard] said [he]208-richard , and to [Bursley]9-bursley [they]839-the boys went for those implements to defeat the law , [Ripton]158-ripton procuring the file at [one shop]1170-one shop and [Richard]208-richard the rope at another , with such masterly cunning did [they]839-the boys lay [their]839-the boys measures for the avoidance of every possible chance of detection . And better to assure this , in [a wood outside [Bursley]9-bursley [Richard]208-richard]1171-a wood outside bursley richard stripped to [his]208-richard shirt and wound the rope round [his]208-richard body , tasting the tortures of [anchorites]1172-anchorites and [penitential friars]1173-penitential friars , that nothing should be risked to make [Tom]199-tom 's escape a certainty . [Sir Austin]186-richard saw the marks at night as [[his]186-richard son]772-his son lay asleep , through the half - opened folds of [his]772-his son bed - gown . It was a severe stroke when , after all [their]839-the boys stratagems and trouble , [Austin Wentworth]150-austin refused [the office [the boys]839-the boys had zealously designed for [him]772-his son]1175-the office the boys had zealously designed for him . Time pressed . In a few days [poor Tom]199-tom would have to face [the redoubtable Sir Miles]184-sir miles , and get committed , for rumours of overwhelming evidence to convict [him]199-tom were rife about [Lobourne]181-lobourne , and [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize 's wrath was unappeasable . Again and again [young Richard]186-richard begged [[his]208-richard cousin]1014-his cousin not to see [him]186-richard disgraced , and to help [him]186-richard in this extremity . [Austin]186-richard smiled on [him]1014-his cousin . " [[My]186-richard dear]6235-my dear [Ricky]186-richard , "[186-richard] said [he]186-richard , " there are two ways of getting out of a scrape : a long way and a short way . When [you]186-richard 've tried the roundabout method , and failed , come to [me]186-richard , and [I]186-richard 'll show [you]186-richard the straight route . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard was too entirely bent upon the roundabout method to consider this advice more than empty words , and only ground [his]186-richard teeth at [Austin]186-richard 's unkind refusal . [He]186-richard imparted to [Ripton]158-ripton , at the eleventh hour , that [they]1178-they must do it [themselves]1178-they , to which [Ripton]158-ripton heavily assented . On the day preceding poor [Tom]199-tom 's doomed appearance before [the magistrate]1179-the magistrate , [Dame Bakewell]209-dame bakewell had an interview with [Austin]186-richard , who went to [Raynham]3-raynham immediately , and sought [Adrian]346-adrian 's counsel upon what was to be done . Homeric laughter and nothing else could be got out of [Adrian]346-adrian when [he]346-adrian heard of the doings of [these desperate boys]1180-these desperate boys : how [they]1180-these desperate boys had entered [[Dame Bakewell]209-dame bakewell 's smallest of [retail shops]1182-retail shops]1181-dame bakewell 's smallest of retail shops , and purchased tea , sugar , candles , and comfits of every description , till [the shop]1183-the shop was clear of [customers]1184-customers : how [they]1180-these desperate boys had then hurried [her]209-dame bakewell into [[her]209-dame bakewell little back - parlour]1185-her little back - parlour , where [Richard]186-richard had torn open [his]186-richard shirt and revealed the coils of rope , and [Ripton]158-ripton displayed the point of a file from a serpentine recess in [his]158-ripton jacket : how [they]1180-these desperate boys had then told [the astonished woman]1186-the astonished woman that the rope [she]1186-the astonished woman saw and the file [she]1186-the astonished woman saw were instruments for the liberation of [[her]1186-the astonished woman son]1157-her son ; that there existed no other means on [earth]6128-earth to save [him]1157-her son , [they]1180-these desperate boys , [the boys]839-the boys , having unsuccessfully attempted all : how upon that [Richard]186-richard had tried with the utmost earnestness to persuade [her]209-dame bakewell to disrobe and wind the rope round [[her]209-dame bakewell own person]1190-her own person : and [Ripton]158-ripton had aired [his]158-ripton eloquence to induce [her]209-dame bakewell to secrete the file : how , when [she]209-dame bakewell resolutely objected to the rope , [both boys]865-both boys began backing the file , and in an evil hour , [she]209-dame bakewell feared , said [Dame Bakewell]209-dame bakewell , [she]209-dame bakewell had rewarded the gracious permission given [her]209-dame bakewell by [Sir Miles Papworth]184-sir miles to visit [[her]209-dame bakewell son]1157-her son , by tempting [Tom]199-tom to file the Law . Though , thanks be to [the Lord]6239-the lord ! [Dame Bakewell]209-dame bakewell added , [Tom]199-tom had turned up [his]199-tom nose at the file , and so [she]209-dame bakewell had told [young Master Richard]186-richard , who swore very bad for [a young gentleman]6242-a young gentleman . " [Boys]816-boys are like monkeys , "[346-adrian] remarked [Adrian]346-adrian , at the close of [his]346-adrian explosions , " the gravest actors of farcical nonsense that [the world]597-the world possesses . May [I]346-adrian never be where there are [no boys]6256-no boys ! [A couple of [boys]816-boys left to [themselves]6257-a couple of boys left to themselves]6257-a couple of boys left to themselves will furnish richer fun than any troop of [trained comedians]6259-trained comedians . No : no Art arrives at the artlessness of nature in matters of comedy . [You]6260-you ca n't simulate the ape . [Your]6260-you antics are dull . [They]6257-a couple of boys left to themselves have n't the charming inconsequence of the natural animal . Lack at these two ! Think of the shifts [they]6257-a couple of boys left to themselves are put to all day long ! [They]6257-a couple of boys left to themselves know [I]346-adrian know all about it , and yet [their]6257-a couple of boys left to themselves serenity of innocence is all but unruffled in [my]346-adrian presence . [You]6260-you 're sorry to think about the end of the business , [Austin]186-richard ? So am [I]346-adrian ! [I]346-adrian dread the idea of the curtain going down . Besides , it will do [Ricky]186-richard [a world of good]6261-a world of good . A practical lesson is the best lesson . "[346-adrian] " Sinks deepest , "[186-richard] said [Austin]186-richard , " but whether [he]186-richard learns good or evil from it is the question at stake . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian stretched [his]346-adrian length at ease . " This will be [his]186-richard first nibble at experience , old Time 's fruit , hateful to the palate of youth ! for which season only hath it any nourishment ! Experience ! [You]6260-you know [Coleridge]211-coleridge 's capital simile ? Mournful [you]6260-you call it ? Well ! all wisdom is mournful . ' Tis therefore , coz , that [the wise]6262-the wise do love the Comic Muse . [Their]6262-the wise own high food would kill [them]6262-the wise . [You]6260-you shall find [great poets]6263-great poets , [rare philosophers]6264-rare philosophers , night after night on the broad grin before a row of yellow lights and mouthing masks . Why ? Because all 's dark at [home]675-home . [The stage]6266-the stage is the pastime of great minds . That 's how it comes that the stage is now down . An age of [rampant little minds]6267-rampant little minds , [[my]346-adrian dear]6235-my dear [Austin]186-richard ! How [I]346-adrian hate that ca nt of [yours]6260-you about an Age of Work [you]6260-you , and [[your]6260-you Mortons]6269-your mortons , and [your]6260-you parsons [Brawnley]212-brawnley , rank radicals all of [you]6260-you , [base materialists]6270-base materialists ! What does [Diaper Sandoe]132-lucy sing of [your]6260-you Age of Work ? Listen ! ' [An Age of betty tit for tat , An Age of busy gabble]6271-an age of betty tit for tat , an age of busy gabble : An Age that 's like [a brewer 's vat , Fermenting for the rabble]6272-a brewer 's vat , fermenting for the rabble ![346-adrian]

' An Age that 's chaste in Love , but lax To virtuous abuses : Whose [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen and [ladies]603-ladies wax Too dainty for [their]1197-their uses .

' An Age that drives an Iron Horse , Of Time and Space defiant ; Exulting in a Giant 's Force , And trembling at the Giant .

' [An Age of Quaker]1198-an age of quaker hue and cut , By [Mammon]20-mammon [misbegotten]1199-misbegotten ; See [[the mad Hamlet mouth and strut !]1200-the mad hamlet mouth and strut !]1200-the mad hamlet mouth and strut ! And mark [the Kings of Cotton]1202-the kings of cotton !

' From this unrest , lo , [early wreck'd]1203-early wreck'd , [A Future staggers crazy , Ophelia of the Ages]1204-a future staggers crazy , ophelia of the ages , deck'd With woeful weed and daisy ! ' " Murmuring , "[1203-early wreck'd] Get [[your]1205-you parson]1206-your parson [Brawnley]212-brawnley to answer that ! " [Adrian]346-adrian changed the resting - place of a leg , and smiled . The Age was an old battle - field between [him]346-adrian and [Austin]186-richard . "[212-brawnley] [[My]0-i parson Brawnley]1207-my parson brawnley , as [you]1205-you call [him]1207-my parson brawnley , has answered it , " said [Austin]186-richard , "[1207-my parson brawnley] not by hoping [his]1207-my parson brawnley best , which would probably leave the Age to go mad to [your]1205-you satisfaction , but by doing it . And [he]1207-my parson brawnley has and will answer [your]1205-you Diaper [Sandoe]132-lucy in better verse , as [he]1207-my parson brawnley confutes [him]1207-my parson brawnley in a better life . " "[1207-my parson brawnley] [You]1205-you do n't see [Sandoe]132-lucy 's depth , " [Adrian]346-adrian replied . "[1205-you] Consider that phrase , ' Ophelia of the Ages ' ! Is not [Brawnley]212-brawnley , like [a dozen other leading spirits]1208-a dozen other leading spirits [I]0-i think that 's [your]1205-you term just the metaphysical Hamlet to drive [her]212-brawnley mad ? [She]212-brawnley , [poor maid]1209-poor maid ! asks for marriage and [smiling babes]1210-smiling babes , while [[my]0-i lord lover]1211-my lord lover stands questioning [the Infinite]213-the infinite , and rants to [the Impalpable]214-the impalpable . " [Austin]186-richard laughed . "[214-the impalpable] Marriage and smiling babes [she]212-brawnley would have in abundance , if [Brawnley]212-brawnley legislated . Wait till [you]1205-you know [him]1212-him . [He]1212-him will be over at [Poer Hall]10-poer hall shortly , and [you]1205-you will see what [a Man of the Age]1213-a man of the age means . But now , pray , consult with [me]0-i about [these boys]1214-these boys . " "[1215-those boys] Oh , [those boys]1215-those boys ! " [Adrian]346-adrian tossed a hand . "[1215-those boys] Are there [boys of the Age]1216-boys of the age as well as [men]761-men ? Not ? Then [boys]816-boys are better than [men]761-men : [boys are for all Ages]1220-boys are for all ages . What do [you]1205-you think , [Austin]186-richard ? [They]1221-them 've been studying [Latude 's Escape]21-latude 's escape . [I]0-i found the book open in [[Ricky]186-richard 's room]1222-ricky 's room , on the top of [Jonathan Wild]215-jonathan wild . [Jonathan]215-jonathan wild preserved the secrets of [his]215-jonathan wild profession , and taught [them]1221-them nothing . So [they]1221-them 're going to make a Latude of [Mr. Tom Bakewell]199-tom . [He]215-jonathan wild 's to be [Bastille Bakewell]216-bastille bakewell , whether [he]215-jonathan wild will or no . Let [them]1221-them . Let [the wild colt]1223-the wild colt run free ! [We]1224-we ca n't help [them]1221-them . [We]1224-we can only look on . [We]1224-we should spoil the play . " [Adrian]346-adrian always made a point of feeding the fretful beast Impatience with pleasantries a not congenial diet ; and [Austin]186-richard , the most patient of [human beings]6273-human beings , began to lose [his]186-richard self - control . "[1225-you] [You]1225-you talk as if Time belonged to [you]1225-you , [Adrian]346-adrian . [We]1224-we have but a few hours left [us]1224-we . Work first , and joke afterwards . [The boy]703-the boy 's fate is being decided now . " "[703-the boy] So is [everybody]1030-everybody 's , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear [Austin]186-richard ! " yawned [the epicurean]6274-the epicurean . "[186-richard] Yes , but [this boy]878-this boy is at present under [our]1224-we guardianship under [yours]1225-you especially . " "[1225-you] Not yet ! not yet ! " [Adrian]346-adrian interjected languidly . "[1225-you] No getting into scrapes when [I]0-i have [him]703-the boy . The leash , [young hound]1230-young hound ! the collar , [young colt]1231-young colt ! [I]0-i 'm perfectly irresponsible at present . " "[0-i] [You]0-i may have something different to deal with when [you]0-i are responsible , if [you]0-i think that . " "[0-i] [I]0-i take [[my]0-i young prince]1232-my young prince as [I]0-i find [him]1232-my young prince , coz : [a Julian]1233-a julian , or [a Caracalla]1234-a caracalla : [a Constantine]1235-a constantine , or [a Nero]1236-a nero . Then , if [he]1232-my young prince will play the fiddle to a conflagration , [he]1232-my young prince shall play it well : if [he]1232-my young prince must be [a disputatious apostate]1237-a disputatious apostate , at any rate [he]1232-my young prince shall understand logic and [men]761-men , and have the habit of saying [his]1232-my young prince prayers . " "[0-i] Then [you]0-i leave [me]0-i to act alone ? " said [Austin]186-richard , rising . "[0-i] Without [a single curb]1239-a single curb ! " [Adrian]346-adrian gesticulated an acquiesced withdrawal . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm sure [you]0-i would not , still more certain [you]0-i can not , do harm . And be mindful of [my]0-i prophetic words : Whatever 's done , [old Blaize]167-farmer blaize will have to be bought off . There 's the affair settled at once . [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i must go to [the chief]1240-the chief to - night and settle it [myself]0-i . [We]1241-we ca n't see [this poor devil]1242-this poor devil condemned , though it 's nonsense to talk of [a boy]1243-a boy being [the prime instigator]1244-the prime instigator . " [Austin]186-richard cast an eye at the complacent languor of [the wise youth]746-the wise youth , [[his]186-richard cousin]1014-his cousin , and the little that [he]186-richard knew of [[his]186-richard fellows]6277-his fellows told [him]186-richard [he]186-richard might talk forever here , and not be comprehended . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth 's two ears were stuffed with [his]746-the wise youth own wisdom . One evil only [Adrian]346-adrian dreaded , it was clear the action of the law . As [he]186-richard was moving away , [Adrian]346-adrian called out to [him]186-richard , "[186-richard] Stop , [Austin]186-richard ! There ! do n't be anxious ! [You]186-richard invariably take the glum side . [I]0-i 've done something . Never mind what . If [you]186-richard go down to [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe , be civil , but not obsequious . [You]186-richard remember the tactics of [Scipio Africanus]217-scipio africanus against [the Punic elephants]1245-the punic elephants ? Well , do n't say a word in thine ear , coz : [I]0-i 've turned [[Master Blaize]218-mr. blaize 's elephants]1246-master blaize 's elephants . If [they]1246-master blaize 's elephants charge , ' twill bye a feint , and back to the destruction of [his]218-mr. blaize serried ranks ! [You]186-richard understand . Not ? Well , ' tis as well . Only , let [none]680-none say that [I]0-i sleep . If [I]0-i must see [him]218-mr. blaize to - night , [I]0-i go down knowing [he]218-mr. blaize has not got [us]1248-us in [his]218-mr. blaize power . " [The wise youth]746-the wise youth yawned , and stretched out a hand for any book that might be within [his]746-the wise youth reach . [Austin]186-richard left [him]746-the wise youth to look about [the grounds for [Richard]186-richard]6280-the grounds for richard .[0-i]

CHAPTER VII

[A little laurel - shaded temple of white marble]1249-a little laurel - shaded temple of white marble looked out on [the river]791-the river from [a knoll bordering [the Raynham beechwoods]1252-the raynham beechwoods]1251-a knoll bordering the raynham beechwoods , and was dubbed by [[Adrian Daphne]346-adrian 's Bower]1253-adrian daphne 's bower . To this spot [Richard]186-richard had retired , and there [Austin]186-richard found [him]186-richard with [his]186-richard head buried in [his]186-richard hands , a picture of desperation , whose last shift has been defeated . [He]186-richard allowed [Austin]186-richard to greet [him]186-richard and sit by [him]186-richard without lifting [his]186-richard head . Perhaps [his]186-richard eyes were not presentable . " Where 's [[your]186-richard friend]6281-your friend ? "[186-richard] [Austin]186-richard began . " Gone ! "[186-richard] was the answer , sounding cavernous from behind hair and fingers . An explanation presently followed , that a summons had come for [him]186-richard in the morning from [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton ; and that [Mr. Ripton]158-ripton had departed against [his]158-ripton will . In fact , [Ripton]158-ripton had protested that [he]158-ripton would defy [[his]158-ripton parent]1254-his parent and remain by [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend in the hour of adversity and at the post of danger . [Sir Austin]186-richard signified [his]186-richard opinion that [a boy]1243-a boy should obey [[his]1243-a boy parent]1254-his parent , by giving orders to [Benson]187-benson for [Ripton]158-ripton 's box to be packed and ready before noon ; and [Ripton]158-ripton 's alacrity in taking [the baronet]609-the baronet 's view of filial duty was as little feigned as [his]158-ripton offer to [Richard]186-richard to throw filial duty to the winds . [He]158-ripton rejoiced that [the Fates]1259-the fates had agreed to remove [him]158-ripton from [the very hot neighbourhood of [Lobourne]4-lobourne]1260-the very hot neighbourhood of lobourne , while [he]158-ripton grieved , like [an honest lad]1261-an honest lad , to see [[his]158-ripton comrade]818-his comrade left to face calamity alone . [The boys]839-the boys parted amicably , as [they]839-the boys could hardly fail to do , when [Ripton]158-ripton had sworn fealty to [the Feverals]220-the feverals with a warmth that made [him]158-ripton declare [himself]158-ripton bond , and due to appear at any stated hour and at any stated place to fight [all the farmers in [England]23-england]1264-all the farmers in england , on a mandate from [the heir of [the house]711-the house]1265-the heir of the house . " So [you]703-the boy 're left alone , "[186-richard] said [Austin]186-richard , contemplating [the boy]703-the boy 's shapely head . " [I]186-richard 'm glad of it . [We]839-the boys never know what 's in [us]839-the boys till [we]839-the boys stand by [ourselves]839-the boys . "[186-richard] There appeared to be no answer forthcoming . [Vanity]221-vanity , however , replied at last , " [He]158-ripton was n't much support . "[221-vanity] " Remember [his]158-ripton good points now [he]158-ripton 's gone , [Ricky]186-richard . "[186-richard] " Oh ! [he]158-ripton was staunch , "[703-the boy] [the boy]703-the boy grumbled . " And [a staunch friend]6282-a staunch friend is not always to be found . Now , have [you]186-richard tried [your]186-richard own way of rectifying this business , [Ricky]186-richard ? "[703-the boy] " [I]186-richard have done everything . "[186-richard] " And failed ! "[186-richard] There was a pause , and then the deep - toned evasion " [Tom Bakewell]199-tom 's [a coward]886-a coward ! "[186-richard] " [I]186-richard suppose , [poor fellow]6284-poor fellow , "[186-richard] said [Austin]186-richard , in [his]186-richard kind way , " [he]158-ripton does n't want to get into a deeper mess . [I]186-richard do n't think [he]158-ripton 's [a coward]886-a coward . "[186-richard] " [He]158-ripton is [a coward]886-a coward , "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard . " Do [you]186-richard think if [I]186-richard had a file [I]186-richard would stay in [prison]6287-prison ? [I]186-richard 'd be out the first night ! And [he]158-ripton might have had the rope , too a rope thick enough for [a couple of men [his]158-ripton size and weight]6288-a couple of men his size and weight . [Ripton]158-ripton and [I]186-richard and [Ned Markham]222-ned markham swung on it for an hour , and it did n't give way . [He]158-ripton 's [a coward]886-a coward , and deserves [his]158-ripton fate . [I]186-richard 've no compassion for [a coward]886-a coward . "[186-richard] " Nor [I]186-richard much , "[186-richard] said [Austin]186-richard . [Richard]186-richard had raised [his]186-richard head in the heat of [his]186-richard denunciation of [poor Tom]199-tom . [He]186-richard would have hidden it had [he]186-richard known the thought in [Austin]186-richard 's clear eyes while [he]186-richard faced [them]1269-them . " [I]186-richard never met [a coward]886-a coward [myself]186-richard , "[186-richard] [Austin]186-richard continued . " [I]186-richard have heard of [one or two]6292-one or two . [One]836-one let [an innocent man]6294-an innocent man die for [him]836-one . "[186-richard] " How base ! "[703-the boy] exclaimed [the boy]703-the boy . " Yes , it was bad , "[703-the boy] [Austin]186-richard acquiesced . " Bad ! "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard scorned the poor contempt . " How [I]186-richard would have spurned [him]836-one ! [He]836-one was [a coward]886-a coward ! "[186-richard] " [I]186-richard believe [he]836-one pleaded the feelings of [[his]836-one family]6296-his family in [his]836-one excuse , and tried every means to get [the man]644-the man off . [I]186-richard have read also in the confessions of [a celebrated philosopher]6298-a celebrated philosopher , that in [his]836-one youth [he]836-one committed some act of pilfering , and accused [a young servant - girl]6299-a young servant - girl of [his]836-one own theft , who was condemned and dismissed for it , pardoning [[her]6299-a young servant - girl guilty accuser]6300-her guilty accuser . "[186-richard] " What [a coward]886-a coward ! "[186-richard] shouted [Richard]186-richard . " And [he]836-one confessed it publicly ? "[186-richard] " [You]186-richard may read it [yourself]186-richard . "[186-richard] " [He]836-one actually wrote it down , and printed it ? "[186-richard] " [You]186-richard have the book in [[[your]186-richard father]6302-your father 's library]6303-your father 's library . Would [you]186-richard have done so much ? "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard faltered . No ! [he]186-richard admitted that [he]186-richard never could have told [people]661-people . " Then who is to call [that man]6304-that man [a coward]886-a coward ? "[186-richard] said [Austin]186-richard . " [He]6304-that man expiated [his]6304-that man cowardice as [all who give way in moments of weakness , and are not cowards]6306-all who give way in moments of weakness , and are not cowards , must do . [The coward]6307-the coward chooses to think ' [God]176-god does not see . ' [I]186-richard shall escape . ' [He]6304-that man who is not [a coward]886-a coward , and has succumbed , knows that [God]176-god has seen all , and it is not so hard a task for [him]6304-that man to make [his]6304-that man heart bare to [the world]597-the world . Worse , [I]186-richard should fancy it , to know [myself]186-richard [an impostor]6310-an impostor when [men]761-men praised [me]186-richard . "[186-richard] [Young Richard]141-richard 's eyes were wandering on [Austin]186-richard 's gravely cheerful face . A keen intentness suddenly fixed them , and [he]141-richard dropped [his]141-richard head . " So [I]186-richard think [you]141-richard 're wrong , [Ricky]141-richard , in calling [this poor Tom]6312-this poor tom [a coward]886-a coward because [he]6312-this poor tom refuses to try [your]141-richard means of escape , "[186-richard] [Austin]186-richard resumed . " [A coward]886-a coward hardly objects to drag in [[his]886-a coward accomplice]6315-his accomplice . And , where [the person involved]6316-the person involved belongs to [a great family]6317-a great family , it seems to [me]186-richard that for [a poor plough - lad to volunteer not to do so]6318-a poor plough - lad to volunteer not to do so speaks [him]6318-a poor plough - lad to volunteer not to do so anything but [a coward]886-a coward . "[186-richard] [Richard]141-richard was dumb . Altogether to surrender [his]141-richard rope and file was a fearful sacrifice , after all the time , trepidation , and study [he]141-richard had spent on those two saving instruments . If [he]141-richard avowed [Tom]199-tom 's manly behaviour , [Richard Feverel]127-richard was in a totally new position . Whereas , by keeping [Tom]199-tom [a coward]886-a coward , [Richard Feverel]127-richard was [the injured one]1273-the injured one , and to seem injured is always a luxury ; sometimes a necessity , whether among [boys]816-boys or [men]761-men . In [Austin]130-sir austin [the Magian conflict]1276-the magian conflict would not have lasted long . [He]130-sir austin had but a blind notion of the fierceness with which it raged in [young Richard]127-richard . Happily for [the boy]703-the boy , [Austin]186-richard was not [a preacher]1278-a preacher . A single instance , a ca nt phrase , a fatherly manner , might have wrecked [him]186-richard , by arousing ancient or latent opposition . [The born preacher]1279-the born preacher [we]1280-we feel instinctively to be [[our]1280-we foe]1281-our foe . [He]1279-the born preacher may do some good to [the wretches that have been struck down and lie gasping on the battlefield]1282-the wretches that have been struck down and lie gasping on the battlefield : [he]1279-the born preacher rouses antagonism in the strong . [Richard]127-richard 's nature , left to itself , wanted little more than an indication of the proper track , and when [he]127-richard said , " Tell [me]127-richard what [I]127-richard can do , [Austin]186-richard ? "[127-richard] [he]127-richard had fought the best half of the battle . [His]127-richard voice was subdued . [Austin]186-richard put [his]186-richard hand on [the boy]703-the boy 's shoulder . " [You]703-the boy must go down to [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize . "[186-richard] " Well ! "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , sullenly divining the deed of penance . " [You]186-richard 'll know what to say to [him]167-farmer blaize when [you]186-richard 're [there]6062-there . "[186-richard] [The boy]703-the boy bit [his]703-the boy lip and frowned . " Ask a favour of [that big brute]6321-that big brute , [Austin]186-richard ? [I]703-the boy ca n't ! "[703-the boy] " Just tell [him]6321-that big brute the whole case , and that [you]186-richard do n't intend to stand by and let [the poor fellow]6322-the poor fellow suffer without [a friend]611-a friend to help [him]6322-the poor fellow out of [his]6322-the poor fellow scrape . "[186-richard] " But , [Austin]186-richard , "[703-the boy] [the boy]703-the boy pleaded , " [I]703-the boy shall have to ask [him]6321-that big brute to help off [Tom Bakewell]199-tom ! How can [I]703-the boy ask [him]6321-that big brute , when [I]703-the boy hate [him]6321-that big brute ? "[703-the boy] [Austin]186-richard bade [him]186-richard go , and think nothing of the consequences till [he]186-richard got [there]6062-there . [Richard]186-richard groaned in soul . " [You]186-richard 've no pride , [Austin]186-richard . "[186-richard] " Perhaps not . "[703-the boy] " [You]186-richard do n't know what it is to ask a favour of [a brute [you]186-richard hate]6324-a brute you hate . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard stuck to that view of the case , and stuck to it the faster the more imperatively the urgency of a movement dawned upon [him]186-richard . " Why , "[703-the boy] continued [the boy]703-the boy , " [I]703-the boy shall hardly be able to keep [my]703-the boy fists off [him]6321-that big brute ! "[703-the boy] " Surely [you]186-richard 've punished [him]6321-that big brute enough , [boy]1054-boy ? "[186-richard] said [Austin]186-richard . " [He]6321-that big brute struck [me]186-richard ! "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard 's lip quivered . " [He]6321-that big brute dared not come at [me]186-richard with [his]6321-that big brute hands . [He]6321-that big brute struck [me]186-richard with a whip . [He]6321-that big brute 'll be telling [everybody]1030-everybody that [he]6321-that big brute horsewhipped [me]186-richard , and that [I]186-richard went down and begged [his]6321-that big brute pardon . Begged [his]6321-that big brute pardon ! [A Feverel]127-richard beg [his]6321-that big brute pardon ! Oh , if [I]186-richard had [my]186-richard will ! "[186-richard] " [The man]644-the man earns [his]644-the man bread , [Ricky]127-richard . [You]127-richard poached on [[his]644-the man grounds]6328-his grounds . [He]644-the man turned [you]127-richard off , and [you]127-richard fired [his]644-the man rick . "[186-richard] " And [I]186-richard 'll pay [him]644-the man for [his]644-the man loss . And [I]186-richard wo n't do any more . "[186-richard] " Because [you]127-richard wo n't ask a favour of [him]644-the man ? "[186-richard] " No ! [I]186-richard will not ask a favour of [him]644-the man . "[186-richard] [Austin]186-richard looked at [the boy]703-the boy steadily . " [You]703-the boy prefer to receive a favour from poor [Tom Bakewell]199-tom ? "[186-richard] At [Austin]186-richard 's enunciation of this obverse view of the matter [Richard]186-richard raised [his]186-richard brow . [Dimly]223-dimly a new light broke in upon [him]186-richard . " Favour from [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , [the ploughman]1038-the ploughman ? How do [you]703-the boy mean , [Austin]186-richard ? "[223-dimly] " To save [yourself]186-richard an unpleasantness [you]186-richard permit [a country lad]6330-a country lad to sacrifice [himself]6330-a country lad for [you]186-richard ? [I]186-richard confess [I]186-richard should not have so much pride . "[186-richard] " Pride ! "[186-richard] shouted [Richard]186-richard , stung by the taunt , and set [his]186-richard sight hard at [the blue ridges of [the hills]1290-the hills]1289-the blue ridges of the hills . Not knowing for the moment what else to do , [Austin]186-richard drew a picture of [Tom]199-tom in [prison]6287-prison , and repeated [Tom]199-tom 's volunteer statement . The picture , though [his]186-richard intentions were far from designing it so , had to [Richard]186-richard , whose perception of humour was infinitely keener , a horrible chaw - bacon smack about it . Visions of [a grinning lout , open from ear to ear , unkempt , coarse , splay - footed]1292-a grinning lout , open from ear to ear , unkempt , coarse , splay - footed , rose before [him]186-richard and afflicted [him]186-richard with the strangest sensations of disgust and comicality , mixed up with pity and remorse a sort of twisted pathos . There lay [Tom]199-tom ; hobnail [Tom]199-tom ! [a bacon - munching , reckless , beer - swilling animal]1293-a bacon - munching , reckless , beer - swilling animal ! and yet [a man]1294-a man ; [a dear brave human heart notwithstanding]1295-a dear brave human heart notwithstanding ; capable of devotion and unselfishness . [The boy]703-the boy 's better spirit was touched , and it kindled [his]186-richard imagination to realize the abject figure of [poor clodpole Tom]199-tom , and surround [it]199-tom with a halo of mournful light . [His]186-richard soul was alive . Feelings [he]186-richard had never known streamed in upon [him]186-richard as from an ethereal casement , an unwonted tenderness , an embracing humour , a consciousness of some ineffable glory , an irradiation of the features of humanity . All this was in the bosom of [the boy]703-the boy , and through it all the vision of [an actual hob - nail Tom]1298-an actual hob - nail tom , coarse , unkempt , open from ear to ear ; whose presence was a finger of shame to [him]186-richard and an oppression of clodpole ; yet toward whom [he]186-richard felt just then a loving - kindness beyond what [he]186-richard felt for [any living creature]1299-any living creature . [He]186-richard laughed at [him]199-tom , and wept over [him]199-tom . [He]186-richard prized [him]199-tom , while [he]186-richard shrank from [him]199-tom . It was a genial strife of the angel in [him]186-richard with constituents less divine ; but [the angel]1300-the angel was uppermost and led the van extinguished loathing , humanized laughter , transfigured pride pride that would persistently contemplate the corduroys of gaping [Tom]199-tom , and cry to [Richard]186-richard , in the very tone of [Adrian]346-adrian 's ironic voice , " Behold [[your]186-richard benefactor]6331-your benefactor ! "[186-richard] [Austin]186-richard sat by [the boy]703-the boy , unaware of the sublimer tumult [he]186-richard had stirred . Little of it was perceptible in [Richard]186-richard 's countenance . The lines of [his]186-richard mouth were slightly drawn ; [his]186-richard eyes hard set into the distance . [He]186-richard remained thus many minutes . Finally [he]186-richard jumped to [his]186-richard legs , saying , " [I]186-richard 'll go at once to [old Blaize]167-farmer blaize and tell [him]167-farmer blaize . "[186-richard] [Austin]186-richard grasped [his]186-richard hand , and together [they]1302-they issued out of [[Daphne]346-adrian 's Bower]1303-daphne 's bower , in [the direction of [Lobourne]4-lobourne]1304-the direction of lobourne .

[CHAPTER VIII

Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize was not so astonished at the visit of [Richard Feverel]127-richard as [that young gentleman]1305-that young gentleman expected [him]1305-that young gentleman to be . [The farmer , seated in [his]1306-the farmer , seated in his easy - chair in the little low - roofed parlour of an old - fashioned farm - house , with a long clay pipe on the table at his elbow , and a veteran pointer at his feet easy - chair in [the little low - roofed parlour of [an old - fashioned farm - house]1308-an old - fashioned farm - house]1307-the little low - roofed parlour of an old - fashioned farm - house , with a long clay pipe on the table at [his]1306-the farmer , seated in his easy - chair in the little low - roofed parlour of an old - fashioned farm - house , with a long clay pipe on the table at his elbow , and a veteran pointer at his feet elbow , and a veteran pointer at [his]1306-the farmer , seated in his easy - chair in the little low - roofed parlour of an old - fashioned farm - house , with a long clay pipe on the table at his elbow , and a veteran pointer at his feet feet]1306-the farmer , seated in his easy - chair in the little low - roofed parlour of an old - fashioned farm - house , with a long clay pipe on the table at his elbow , and a veteran pointer at his feet , had already given audience to [three distinguished members of [the Feverel blood]1310-the feverel blood]1309-three distinguished members of the feverel blood , who had come separately , according to [their]1309-three distinguished members of the feverel blood accustomed secretiveness , and with one object . In the morning it was [Sir Austin]186-richard [himself]186-richard . Shortly after [his]186-richard departure , arrived [Austin Wentworth]150-austin ; close on [his]186-richard heels , [Algernon]196-algernon , known about [Lobourne]4-lobourne as [the Captain]6111-the captain , popular wherever [he]196-algernon was known . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize reclined in considerable elation . [He]167-farmer blaize had brought [these great people]1312-these great people to a pretty low pitch . [He]167-farmer blaize had welcomed [them]1312-these great people hospitably , as [a British yeoman]1313-a british yeoman should ; but not budged a foot in [his]167-farmer blaize demands : not to [the baronet]609-the baronet : not to [the Captain]6111-the captain : not to [good young Mr. Wentworth]150-austin . For [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize was [a solid Englishman]1316-a solid englishman ; and , on hearing from [the baronet]609-the baronet a frank confession of the hold [he]167-farmer blaize had on [the family]679-the family , [he]167-farmer blaize determined to tighten [his]167-farmer blaize hold , and only relax it in exchange for tangible advantages compensation to [his]167-farmer blaize pocket , [[his]167-farmer blaize wounded person]1319-his wounded person , and [his]167-farmer blaize still more wounded sentiments : the total indemnity being , in round figures , three hundred pounds , and a spoken apology from [the prime offender]1320-the prime offender , [young Mister Richard]186-richard . Even then there was a reservation . Provided , [the farmer]863-the farmer said , [nobody]1322-nobody had been tampering with [any of [[his]167-farmer blaize witnesses]1324-his witnesses]1323-any of his witnesses . In that ease [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize declared the money might go , and [he]167-farmer blaize would transport [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , as [he]167-farmer blaize had sworn [he]167-farmer blaize would . And it goes hard , too , with [an accomplice]6188-an accomplice , by law , added [the farmer]863-the farmer , knocking the ashes leisurely out of [his]863-the farmer pipe . [He]167-farmer blaize had no wish to bring any disgrace anywhere ; [he]167-farmer blaize respected [the inmates of [Raynham Abbey]25-raynham abbey]1327-the inmates of raynham abbey , as in duty bound ; [he]167-farmer blaize should be sorry to see [them]1327-the inmates of raynham abbey in trouble . Only no tampering with [[his]167-farmer blaize witnesses]1324-his witnesses . [He]167-farmer blaize was [a man for Law]1329-a man for law . Rank was much : money was much : but Law was more . In [this country Law]1330-this country law was above [the sovereign]1331-the sovereign . To tamper with the Law was treason to [the realm]1332-the realm . " [I]609-the baronet come to [you]863-the farmer direct , "[609-the baronet] [the baronet]609-the baronet explained . " [I]609-the baronet tell [you]863-the farmer candidly what way [I]609-the baronet discovered [[my]609-the baronet son]6332-my son to be mixed up in this miserable affair . [I]609-the baronet promise [you]863-the farmer indemnity for [your]863-the farmer loss , and an apology that shall , [I]609-the baronet trust , satisfy [your]863-the farmer feelings , assuring [you]863-the farmer that to tamper with [witnesses]6333-witnesses is not the province of [a Feverel]6334-a feverel . All [I]609-the baronet ask of [you]863-the farmer in return is , not to press the prosecution . At present it rests with [you]863-the farmer . [I]609-the baronet am bound to do all that lies in [my]609-the baronet power for [this imprisoned man]6335-this imprisoned man . How and wherefore [[my]609-the baronet son]6332-my son was prompted to suggest , or assist in , such an act , [I]609-the baronet can not explain , for [I]609-the baronet do not know . "[609-the baronet] " [Hum]224-hum ! "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer . " [I]863-the farmer think [I]863-the farmer do . "[863-the farmer] " [You]609-the baronet know the cause ? "[609-the baronet] [Sir Austin]186-richard stared . " [I]186-richard beg [you]863-the farmer to confide it to [me]186-richard . "[186-richard] " ' Least , [I]863-the farmer can pretty nigh neighbour it with a gues , "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer . " [We]6337-we an't [good friends]6338-good friends , [Sir Austin]186-richard , [me]863-the farmer and [[your]863-the farmer son]6339-your son , just now not to say cordial . [I]863-the farmer , [ye]863-the farmer see , [Sir Austin]186-richard , [I]863-the farmer 'm [a man as do n't like [young gentlemen]6206-young gentlemen a - poachin ' on [[his]863-the farmer grounds]6328-his grounds]6340-a man as do n't like young gentlemen a - poachin ' on his grounds without [his]863-the farmer permission , in special when birds is plentiful on [their]6206-young gentlemen own . It appear [he]863-the farmer do like it . Consequently [I]863-the farmer has to flick this whip as them fellers at the races : All in this ' ere Ring 's mine ! as much as to say ; and who 's been hit , [he]863-the farmer 's had fair warnin ' . [I]863-the farmer 'm sorry for't , but that 's just the case . "[863-the farmer] [Sir Austin]186-richard retired to communicate with [[his]186-richard son]772-his son , when [he]186-richard should find [him]772-his son . [Algernon]196-algernon 's interview passed off in ale and promises . [He]186-richard also assured [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize that [no Feverel]1337-no feverel could be affected by [his]186-richard proviso . No less did [Austin Wentworth]150-austin . [The farmer]863-the farmer was satisfied . " Money 's safe , [I]186-richard know , "[186-richard] said [he]186-richard ; " now for the ' pology ! "[186-richard] and [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize thrust [his]167-farmer blaize legs further out , and [his]167-farmer blaize head further back . [The farmer]863-the farmer naturally reflected that the three separate visits had been conspired together . Still [the baronet]609-the baronet 's frankness , and [the baronet]609-the baronet 's not having reserved [himself]609-the baronet for the third and final charge , puzzled [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard was considering whether [they]1342-they were a deep , or a shallow lot , when [young Richard]186-richard was announced . [A pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs in [her]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs cheeks , and abundant beautiful bright tresses , tripped before [the boy]703-the boy , and loitered shyly by [the farmer]863-the farmer 's arm - chair to steal a look at [the handsome new - comer]1346-the handsome new - comer . [She]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs was introduced to [Richard]186-richard as [[the farmer]863-the farmer 's niece]1348-the farmer 's niece , [Lucy Desborough]225-lucy desborough , [the daughter of [a lieutenant in [the Royal Navy]26-the royal navy]1350-a lieutenant in the royal navy]1349-the daughter of a lieutenant in the royal navy , and , what was better , though [the farmer]863-the farmer did not pronounce it so loudly , [a real good girl]1352-a real good girl . Neither the excellence of [her]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs character , nor [her]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs rank in life , tempted [Richard]186-richard to inspect [the little lady]1013-the little lady . [He]186-richard made an awkward bow , and sat down . [The farmer]863-the farmer 's eyes twinkled . " [[Her]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs father]6343-her father , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard continued , " fought and fell for [his]6343-her father coontry . [A man]1294-a man as fights for 's coontry 's a right to hould up [his]1294-a man head ay ! with any in [the land]6345-the land . [Desb'roughs o ' [Dorset]27-dorset]6346-desb'roughs o ' dorset ! [d'ye]6347-d'ye know [that family]6348-that family , [Master Feverel]226-richard ? "[186-richard] [Richard]226-richard did not know [them]1355-them , and , by [his]226-richard air , did not desire to become acquainted with [any offshoot of [that family]6348-that family]1356-any offshoot of that family . " [She]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs can make puddens and pies , "[863-the farmer] [the farmer]863-the farmer went on , regardless of [[his]863-the farmer auditor]1359-his auditor 's gloom . " [She]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs 's [a lady]673-a lady , as good as the best of ['em]6350-'em . [I]863-the farmer do n't care about [their]1355-them being Catholics [the Desb'roughs o ' [Dorset]27-dorset]6351-the desb'roughs o ' dorset are [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen . And [she]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs 's good for [the pianer]6353-the pianer , too ! [She]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs strums to [me]863-the farmer of evenin 's . [I]863-the farmer 'm for the old tunes : [she]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs 's for the new . [Gal]6354-gal - like ! While [she]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs 's with [me]863-the farmer [she]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs shall be taught things use'l . [She]1343-a pretty little girl with the roses of thirteen springs can parley - voo a good ' un and foot it , as it goes ; been in [France]28-france a couple of year . [I]863-the farmer prefer the singin ' of ' t to the talkin ' of ' t. Come , [Luce]227-luce ! toon up eh ? [Ye]227-luce wun't ? That song abort the Viffendeer [a female]6355-a female "[863-the farmer] [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize volunteered the translation of the title " who wears the [you]6356-you guess what ! and marches along with the French sojers : a pretty brazen bit o ' goods , [I]167-farmer blaize sh'd fancy . "[167-farmer blaize] [Mademoiselle Lucy]228-mademoiselle lucy corrected [[her]228-mademoiselle lucy uncle]1360-her uncle 's French , but objected to do more . [The handsome cross boy]1361-the handsome cross boy had almost taken away [her]228-mademoiselle lucy voice for speech , as it was , and sing in [his]1361-the handsome cross boy company [she]228-mademoiselle lucy could not ; so [she]228-mademoiselle lucy stood , a hand on [[her]228-mademoiselle lucy uncle]1360-her uncle 's chair to stay [herself]228-mademoiselle lucy from falling , while [she]228-mademoiselle lucy wriggled a dozen various shapes of refusal , and shook [her]228-mademoiselle lucy head at [the farmer]863-the farmer with fixed eyes . " Aha ! "[863-the farmer] laughed [the farmer]863-the farmer , dismissing [her]228-mademoiselle lucy , " [they]6357-they soon learn the difference ' twixt [the young ' un]6358-the young ' un and [the old ' un]6359-the old ' un . Go along , [Luce]227-luce ! and learn [yer]227-luce lessons for to - morrow . "[863-the farmer] [Reluctantly]229-reluctantly [the daughter of the Royal Navy]1365-the daughter of the royal navy glided away . [[Her]1365-the daughter of the royal navy uncle]1360-her uncle 's head followed [her]1365-the daughter of the royal navy to the door , where [she]1365-the daughter of the royal navy dallied to catch a last impression of [the young stranger]1367-the young stranger 's lowering face , and darted through . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize laughed and chuckled . " [She]228-mademoiselle lucy an't so fond of [[her]228-mademoiselle lucy uncle]1360-her uncle as that , every day ! Not that [she]228-mademoiselle lucy an't [a good nurse]6361-a good nurse [the kindest little soul [you]6363-ye 'd meet of a winter 's walk]6362-the kindest little soul you 'd meet of a winter 's walk ! [She]228-mademoiselle lucy 'll read t ' [ye]6363-ye , and make drinks , and sing , too , if [ye]6363-ye likes it , and [she]228-mademoiselle lucy wo n't be tired . [A obstinate good ' un]6364-a obstinate good ' un , [she]228-mademoiselle lucy be ! Bless [her]228-mademoiselle lucy ! "[167-farmer blaize] [The farmer]863-the farmer may have designed , by these eulogies of [[his]863-the farmer niece]1369-his niece , to give [[his]863-the farmer visitor]1370-his visitor time to recover [his]863-the farmer composure , and establish a common topic . [His]863-the farmer diversion only irritated and confused [[our]1371-our shame - eaten youth]1372-our shame - eaten youth . [Richard]226-richard 's intention had been to come to [[the farmer]863-the farmer 's threshold]1374-the farmer 's threshold : to summon [the farmer thither]1375-the farmer thither , and in a loud and haughty tone then and there to take upon [himself]226-richard the whole burden of the charge against [Tom Bakewell]199-tom . [He]226-richard had strayed , during [his]226-richard passage to [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe , somewhat back to [his]226-richard old nature ; and [his]226-richard being compelled to enter [the house of [[his]226-richard enemy]1377-his enemy]1376-the house of his enemy , sit in [his]226-richard chair , and endure an introduction to [[his]226-richard family]6296-his family , was more than [he]226-richard bargained for . [He]226-richard commenced blinking hard in preparation for the horrible dose to which delay and [the farmer]863-the farmer 's cordiality added inconceivable bitters . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize was quite at [his]167-farmer blaize ease ; nowise in a hurry . [He]167-farmer blaize spoke of the weather and the harvest : of recent doings up at [the Abbey]774-the abbey : glanced over that year 's cricketing ; hoped that [no future Feverel]1381-no future feverel would lose a leg to the game . [Richard]226-richard saw and heard [Arson]205-arson in it all . [He]226-richard blinked harder as [he]226-richard neared the cup . In a moment of silence , [he]226-richard seized it with a gasp . " [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize ! [I]226-richard have come to tell [you]863-the farmer that [I]226-richard am [the person who set fire to [[your]863-the farmer rick]6366-your rick]6365-the person who set fire to your rick the other night . "[226-richard] An odd consternation formed about [the farmer]863-the farmer 's mouth . [He]226-richard changed [his]226-richard posture , and said , " Ay ? that 's what [ye're]226-richard come to tell [me]226-richard [sir]6036-sir ? "[226-richard] " Yes ! "[226-richard] said [Richard]226-richard , firmly . " And that be all ? "[226-richard] " Yes ! "[226-richard] [Richard]226-richard reiterated . [The farmer]863-the farmer again changed [his]863-the farmer posture . " Then , [[my]863-the farmer lad]1052-my lad , [ye've]703-the boy come to tell [me]863-the farmer a lie ! "[863-the farmer] [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize looked straight at [the boy]703-the boy , undismayed by the dark flush of ire [he]167-farmer blaize had kindled . " [You]863-the farmer dare to call [me]226-richard [a liar]6369-a liar ! "[226-richard] cried [Richard]226-richard , starting up . " [I]863-the farmer say , "[863-the farmer] [the farmer]863-the farmer renewed [his]863-the farmer first emphasis , and smacked [his]863-the farmer thigh thereto , " that 's a lie ! "[863-the farmer] [Richard]226-richard held out [his]226-richard clenched fist . " [You]863-the farmer have twice insulted [me]226-richard . [You]863-the farmer have struck [me]226-richard : [you]863-the farmer have dared to call [me]226-richard [a liar]6369-a liar . [I]226-richard would have apologized [I]226-richard would have asked [your]863-the farmer pardon , to have got off [that fellow]1062-that fellow in [prison]6287-prison . Yes ! [I]226-richard would have degraded [myself]226-richard that [another man]6373-another man should not suffer for [my]226-richard deed "[226-richard] " Quite proper ! "[863-the farmer] interposed [the farmer]863-the farmer . " And [you]226-richard take this opportunity of insulting [me]863-the farmer afresh . [You]226-richard 're [a coward]886-a coward , [sir]6036-sir ! [nobody but a coward]6376-nobody but a coward would have insulted [me]863-the farmer in [[his]6376-nobody but a coward own house]6377-his own house . "[863-the farmer] " Sit [ye]226-richard down , sit [ye]226-richard down , [young master]6240-young master , "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer , indicating the chair and cooling the outburst with [his]863-the farmer hand . " Sit [ye]226-richard down . Do n't [ye]226-richard be hasty . If [ye]226-richard had n't been hasty t'other day , [we]6379-we sh'd a been [friends]6380-friends yet . Sit [ye]226-richard down , [sir]6036-sir . [I]226-richard sh'd be sorry to reckon [you]226-richard out [a liar]6369-a liar , [Mr. Feverel]226-richard , or [anybody o ' [your]226-richard name]6383-anybody o ' your name . [I]226-richard respects [[yer]226-richard father]6384-yer father though [we]6379-we 're opp'site politics . [I]226-richard 'm willin ' to think well o ' [you]226-richard . What [I]226-richard say is , that as [you]226-richard say an't the trewth . Mind ! [I]226-richard do n't like [you]226-richard none the worse for't . But it an't what is . That 's all ! [You]226-richard knows it as well 's [I]226-richard ! "[226-richard] [Richard]226-richard , disdaining to show signs of being pacified , angrily reseated [himself]226-richard . [The farmer]863-the farmer spoke sense , and [the boy]703-the boy , after [his]703-the boy late interview with [Austin]186-richard , had become capable of perceiving vaguely that a towering passion is hardly the justification for a wrong course of conduct . " Come , "[863-the farmer] continued [the farmer]863-the farmer , not unkindly , " what else have [you]186-richard to say ? "[863-the farmer] Here was the same bitter cup [he]863-the farmer had already once drained brimming at [Richard]186-richard 's lips again ! Alas , poor human nature ! that empties to the dregs a dozen of these evil drinks , to evade the single one which [Destiny]230-destiny , less cruel , had insisted upon . [The boy]703-the boy blinked and tossed it off . " [I]703-the boy came to say that [I]703-the boy regretted the revenge [I]703-the boy had taken on [you]863-the farmer for [your]863-the farmer striking [me]703-the boy . "[703-the boy] [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize nodded . " And now [ye've]186-richard done , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman ? "[167-farmer blaize] Still another cupful ! " [I]186-richard should be very much obliged , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard formally began , but [his]186-richard stomach was turned ; [he]186-richard could but sip and sip , and gather a distaste which threatened to make the penitential act impossible . " Very much obliged , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard repeated : " much obliged , if [you]863-the farmer would be so kind , "[186-richard] and it struck [him]186-richard that had [he]186-richard spoken this at first [he]186-richard would have given it a wording more persuasive with [the farmer]863-the farmer and more worthy of [his]186-richard own pride : more honest , in fact : for a sense of the dishonesty of what [he]186-richard was saying caused [him]186-richard to cringe and simulate humility to deceive [the farmer]863-the farmer , and the more [he]186-richard said the less [he]186-richard felt [his]186-richard words , and , feeling them less , [he]186-richard inflated them more . " So kind , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard stammered , ' so kind " fancy [a Feverel]6334-a feverel asking [this big brute]6387-this big brute to be so kind ! "[186-richard] as to do [me]0-i the favour " [me]186-richard the favour ! "[186-richard] to exert [yourself]1394-you " it 's all to please [Austin]186-richard "[186-richard] to endeavour to hem ! to " there 's no saying it ! The cup was full as ever . [Richard]186-richard dashed at it again . "[186-richard] What [I]0-i came to ask is , whether [you]1394-you would have the kindness to try what [you]1394-you could do " what an infamous shame to have to beg like this ! "[186-richard] do to save do to ensure whether [you]1394-you would have the kindness " It seemed out of all human power to gulp it down . The draught grew more and more abhorrent . To proclaim [one]836-one 's iniquity , to apologize for [one]836-one 's wrongdoing ; thus much could be done ; but to beg a favour of [the offended party that was beyond the self - abasement]6390-the offended party that was beyond the self - abasement [any Feverel]6391-any feverel could consent to . [Pride]231-pride , however , whose inevitable battle is against itself , drew aside the curtains of [poor [Tom]199-tom 's prison]6392-poor tom 's prison , crying a second time , "[186-richard] Behold [[your]1394-you Benefactor]6331-your benefactor ! " and , with the words burning in [his]0-i ears , [Richard]186-richard swallowed the dose : "[186-richard] Well , then , [I]0-i want [you]1394-you , [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize , if [you]1394-you do n't mind will [you]1394-you help [me]0-i to get [this man]1396-this man [Bakewell]199-tom off [his]1396-this man punishment ? " To do [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize justice , [he]186-richard waited very patiently for [the boy]703-the boy , though [he]186-richard could not quite see why [he]186-richard did not take the gate at the first offer . "[1394-you] Oh ! " said [he]186-richard , when [he]186-richard heard and had pondered on the request . "[1394-you] Hum ! ha ! [we]1397-we 'll see about it t'morrow . But if [he]1396-this man 's innocent , [you]1394-you know , [we]1397-we sha n't mak'n guilty . " "[1397-we] It was [I]0-i did it ! " [Richard]186-richard declared . [The farmer]863-the farmer 's half - amused expression sharpened a bit . "[0-i] So , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman ! and [you]6385-young gentleman 're sorry for the night 's work ? " "[6385-young gentleman] [I]0-i shall see that [you]6385-young gentleman are paid the full extent of [your]6385-young gentleman losses . " "[0-i] Thank'ee , " said [the farmer]863-the farmer drily . "[0-i] And , if [this poor man]6192-this poor man is released to - morrow , [I]0-i do n't care what the amount is . " [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize deflected [his]167-farmer blaize head twice in silence . "[0-i] Bribery , " one motion expressed : "[0-i] Corruption , " the other . "[0-i] Now , " said [he]0-i , leaning forward , and fixing [his]0-i elbows on [his]0-i knees , while [he]0-i counted the case at [his]0-i fingers ' ends , "[0-i] excuse the liberty , but wishin ' to know where this ' ere money 's to come from , [I]0-i sh'd like jest t'ask if so be [Sir Austin]186-richard know o ' this ? " "[186-richard] [[My]0-i father]1400-my father knows nothing of it , " replied [Richard]186-richard . [The farmer]863-the farmer flung back in [his]863-the farmer chair . "[186-richard] Lie number Two , " said [his]863-the farmer shoulders , soured by the British aversion to being plotted at , and not dealt with openly . "[186-richard] And [ye've]1401-ye've the money ready , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman ? " "[6385-young gentleman] [I]0-i shall ask [[my]0-i father]1400-my father for it . " "[0-i] And [he]1400-my father 'll hand't out ? " "[1400-my father] Certainly [he]1400-my father will ! " [Richard]186-richard had not the slightest intention of ever letting [[his]186-richard father]775-his father into [his]186-richard counsels . "[1400-my father] A good three hundred pounds , [ye]0-i know ? " [the farmer]863-the farmer suggested . No consideration of the extent of damages , and the size of the sum , affected young [Richard]186-richard , who said boldly , "[1400-my father] [He]1400-my father will not object when [I]0-i tell [him]1400-my father [I]0-i want that sum . " It was natural [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize should be a trifle suspicious that [a youth]6399-a youth 's guarantee would hardly be given for [[his]6399-a youth father]775-his father 's readiness to disburse such a thumping bill , unless [he]6399-a youth had previously received [[his]6399-a youth father]775-his father 's sanction and authority . "[224-hum] [Hum]224-hum ! " said [he]186-richard , "[224-hum] why not ' a told [him]1400-my father before ? " [The farmer]863-the farmer threw an objectionable shrewdness into [his]863-the farmer query , that caused [Richard]186-richard to compress [his]186-richard mouth and glance high . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize was positive ' twas a lie . "[224-hum] [Hum]224-hum ! [Ye]0-i still hold to't [you]0-i fired the rick ? " [he]167-farmer blaize asked . "[0-i] The blame is [mine]0-i ! " quoth [Richard]186-richard , with the loftiness of [a patriot of [old Rome]72-rome]6403-a patriot of old rome . "[1404-na] Na , [na]1404-na ! " [the straightforward Briton]6404-the straightforward briton put [him]186-richard aside . "[1404-na] [Ye]0-i did't , or [ye]0-i did n't do't . Did [ye]0-i do't , or no ? " Thrust in a corner , [Richard]186-richard said , "[0-i] [I]0-i did it . " [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize reached [his]167-farmer blaize hand to the bell . It was answered in an instant by [little Lucy]228-mademoiselle lucy , who received orders to fetch in a dependent at [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe going by the name of [the Bantam]6405-the bantam , and made [her]228-mademoiselle lucy exit as [she]228-mademoiselle lucy had entered , with [her]228-mademoiselle lucy eyes on [the young stranger]1367-the young stranger . "[0-i] Now , " said [the farmer]863-the farmer , "[0-i] these be [my]0-i principles . [I]0-i 'm [a plain man]1405-a plain man , [Mr. Feverel]226-richard . Above board with [me]0-i , and [you]1406-you 'll find [me]0-i handsome . Try to circumvent [me]0-i , and [I]0-i 'm [a ugly customer]1407-a ugly customer . [I]0-i 'll show [you]1406-you [I]0-i 've no animosity . [[Your]1406-you father]6302-your father pays [you]1406-you apologize . That 's enough for [me]0-i ! Let [Tom Bakewell]199-tom fight't out with the Law , and [I]0-i 'll look on . The Law was n't on the spot , [I]0-i suppose ? so the Law ai n't much witness . But [I]0-i am . Leastwise [the Bantam]6405-the bantam is . [I]0-i tell [you]1406-you , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman , [the Bantam]6405-the bantam saw't ! It 's no moral use whatever [your]1406-you denyin ' that ev'dence . And where 's the good , [sir]6036-sir , [I]0-i ask ? What comes of ' t ? Whether it be [you]1406-you , or whether it be [Tom Bakewell]199-tom ai n't all one ? If [I]0-i holds back , ai n't it sim'lar ? It 's the trewth [I]0-i want ! And here't comes , " added [the farmer]863-the farmer , as [Miss Lucy]233-lucy ushered in [the Bantam]234-the bantam , who presented a curious figure for that rare divinity to enliven .[0-i]

CHAPTER IX

In build of body , gait and stature , [Giles Jinkson]235-giles , [the Bantam]6405-the bantam , was [a tolerably fair representative of the Punic elephant , whose part , with diverse anticipations , [the generals of the Blaize and [Feverel forces]1416-feverel forces]1415-the generals of the blaize and feverel forces , from opposing ranks , expected [him]235-giles to play]1414-a tolerably fair representative of the punic elephant , whose part , with diverse anticipations , the generals of the blaize and feverel forces , from opposing ranks , expected him to play . [Giles]235-giles , surnamed [the Bantam]234-the bantam , on account of some forgotten sally of [his]235-giles youth or infancy , moved and looked elephantine . It sufficed that [Giles]235-giles was well fed to assure that [Giles]235-giles was faithful if uncorrupted . [The farm which supplied to [him]235-giles ungrudging provender]1417-the farm which supplied to him ungrudging provender had all [his]235-giles vast capacity for work in willing exercise : [the farmer who held [the farm]1419-the farm]1418-the farmer who held the farm [his]235-giles instinct reverenced as the fountain source of beef and bacon , to say nothing of beer , which was plentiful at Belthorpe , and good . [This Farmer]1420-this farmer [Blaize]167-farmer blaize well knew , and [he]167-farmer blaize reckoned consequently that here was an animal always to be relied on a sort of human composition out of dog , horse , and bull , a cut above each of these quadrupeds in usefulness , and costing proportionately more , but on the whole worth the money , and therefore invaluable , as everything worth its money must be to [a wise man]1421-a wise man . When the stealing of grain had been made known at [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe , [the Bantam]6405-the bantam , [a fellow - thresher with [Tom Bakewell]199-tom]1423-a fellow - thresher with tom bakewell , had shared with [him]167-farmer blaize the shadow of the guilt . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize , if [he]167-farmer blaize hesitated which to suspect , did not debate a second as to which [he]167-farmer blaize would discard ; and , when [the Bantam]6405-the bantam said [he]6405-the bantam had seen [Tom]199-tom secreting pilkins in a sack , [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize chose to believe [him]6405-the bantam , and off went [poor Tom]199-tom , told to rejoice in the clemency that spared [his]199-tom appearance at [Sessions]29-sessions . [The Bantam]234-the bantam 's small sleepy orbits saw many things , and just at the right moment , it seemed . [He]234-the bantam was certainly the first to give the clue at [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe on the night of the conflagration , and [he]234-the bantam may , therefore , have seen poor [Tom]199-tom retreating stealthily from the scene , as [he]234-the bantam averred [he]234-the bantam did . [Lobourne]181-lobourne had its say on the subject . [Rustic Lobourne]236-rustic lobourne hinted broadly at [a young woman in the case]1425-a young woman in the case , and , moreover , told a tale of how [these fellow - threshers]1426-these fellow - threshers had , in noble rivalry , one day turned upon [each other]935-each other to see which of [the two threshed the best]1428-the two threshed the best ; whereof [the Bantam]234-the bantam still bore marks , and malice , it was said . However , there [he]234-the bantam stood , and tugged [his]234-the bantam forelocks to the company , and if [Truth]237-truth really had concealed [herself]1425-a young woman in the case in [him]234-the bantam [she]1425-a young woman in the case must have been hard set to find [her]1425-a young woman in the case unlikeliest hiding - place . " Now , "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer , marshalling forth [his]863-the farmer elephant with the confidence of one who delivers [his]863-the farmer ace of trumps , " tell [this young gentleman]6409-this young gentleman what [ye]6409-this young gentleman saw on the night of the fire , [Bantam]234-the bantam ! "[863-the farmer] [The Bantam]234-the bantam jerked a bit of a bow to [[his]234-the bantam patron]1430-his patron , and then swung round , fully obscuring [him]1430-his patron from [Richard]226-richard . [Richard]226-richard fixed [his]226-richard eyes on the floor , while [the Bantam]6405-the bantam in rudest [Doric]238-doric commenced [his]6405-the bantam narrative . Knowing what was to come , and thoroughly nerved to confute the main incident , [Richard]226-richard barely listened to [his]226-richard barbarous locution : but when the recital arrived at the point where [the Bantam]6405-the bantam affirmed [he]226-richard had seen " T'm Baak'll wi 's owen hoies , "[226-richard] [Richard]226-richard faced [him]1430-his patron , and was amazed to find [himself]226-richard being mutely addressed by a series of intensely significant grimaces , signs , and winks . " What do [you]863-the farmer mean ? Why are [you]863-the farmer making those faces at [me]703-the boy ? "[703-the boy] cried [the boy]703-the boy indignantly . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize leaned round [the Bantam]234-the bantam to have a look at [him]1430-his patron , and beheld the stolidest mask ever given to [man]6035-man . " Bain't makin ' no faces at [nobody]1322-nobody , "[1435-the sulky elephant] growled [the sulky elephant]1435-the sulky elephant . [The farmer]863-the farmer commanded [him]1430-his patron to face about and finish . " A see T'm Baak'll , "[863-the farmer] [the Bantam]6405-the bantam recommenced , and again the contortions of a horrible wink were directed at [Richard]226-richard . [The boy]703-the boy might well believe [this churl]1439-this churl was lying , and [he]703-the boy did , and was emboldened to exclaim " [You]226-richard never saw [Tom Bakewell]199-tom set fire to [that rick]6411-that rick ! "[234-the bantam] [The Bantam]234-the bantam swore to it , grimacing an accompaniment . " [I]226-richard tell [you]1441-the young gentleman , "[226-richard] said [Richard]226-richard , " [I]226-richard put the lucifers there [myself]226-richard ! "[226-richard] [The suborned elephant]1440-the suborned elephant was staggered . [He]226-richard meant to telegraph to [the young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman that [he]226-richard was loyal and true to certain gold pieces that had been given [him]226-richard , and that in the right place and at the right time [he]226-richard should prove so . Why was [he]226-richard thus suspected ? Why was [he]226-richard not understood ? " A thowt [I]234-the bantam see ' un , then , "[234-the bantam] muttered [the Bantam]234-the bantam , trying a middle course . This brought down on [him]226-richard [the farmer]863-the farmer , who roared , " Thought ! [Ye]226-richard thought ! What d'ye mean ? Speak out , and do n't be thinkin ' . Thought ? What the devil 's that ? "[863-the farmer] " How could [he]1441-the young gentleman see who it was on a pitch - dark night ? "[226-richard] [Richard]226-richard put in . " Thought ! "[863-the farmer] [the farmer]863-the farmer bellowed louder . " Thought Devil take [ye]226-richard , when [ye]226-richard took [ye]226-richard oath on't . [Hulloa]30-hulloa ! What are [ye]226-richard screwin ' [yer]226-richard eye at [Mr. Feverel]226-richard for ? [I]863-the farmer say , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman , have [you]6385-young gentleman spoke to [this chap]6413-this chap before now ? "[863-the farmer] " [I]226-richard ? "[226-richard] replied [Richard]226-richard . " [I]167-farmer blaize have not seen [him]6413-this chap before . "[167-farmer blaize] [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize grasped the two arms of the chair [he]167-farmer blaize sat on , and glared [his]167-farmer blaize doubts . " Come , "[863-the farmer] said [he]863-the farmer to [the Bantam]234-the bantam , ' speak out , and [ha]1444-ha ' done wi't . Say what [ye]234-the bantam saw , and none o ' [yer]234-the bantam thoughts . Damn [yer]234-the bantam thoughts ! [Ye]234-the bantam saw [Tom Bakewell]199-tom fire that [there rick]1445-there rick ! " [The farmer]863-the farmer pointed at some musk - pots in the window . "[234-the bantam] What business [ha]1446-ha ' [you]234-the bantam to be a - thinkin ' ? [You]234-the bantam 're [a witness]1447-a witness ? Thinkin ' an't ev'dence . What 'll [ye]234-the bantam say to morrow before [magistrate]1448-magistrate ! Mind ! what [you]234-the bantam says today , [you]234-the bantam 'll stick by to - morrow . " Thus adjured , [the Bantam]6405-the bantam hitched [his]6405-the bantam breech . What on earth [the young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman meant [he]1441-the young gentleman was at a loss to speculate . [He]1441-the young gentleman could not believe that [the young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman wanted to be transported , but if [he]1441-the young gentleman had been paid to help that , why , [he]1441-the young gentleman would . And considering that this day 's evidence rather bound [him]1441-the young gentleman down to the morrow 's , [he]1441-the young gentleman determined , after much ploughing and harrowing through obstinate shocks of hair , to be not altogether positive as to [the person]6418-the person . It is possible that [he]1441-the young gentleman became thereby more [a mansion of truth]6419-a mansion of truth than [he]1441-the young gentleman previously had been ; for the night , as [he]1441-the young gentleman said , was so dark that [you]234-the bantam could not see [your]234-the bantam hand before [your]234-the bantam face ; and though , as [he]1441-the young gentleman expressed it , [you]234-the bantam might be mortal sure of [a man]1294-a man , [you]234-the bantam could not identify [him]1294-a man upon oath , and the party [he]1441-the young gentleman had taken for [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , and could have sworn to , might have been [the young gentleman present]6421-the young gentleman present , especially as [he]1441-the young gentleman was ready to swear it upon oath . So ended [the Bantam]234-the bantam . No sooner had [he]1441-the young gentleman ceased , than [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize jumped up from [his]167-farmer blaize chair , and made a fine effort to lift [him]1441-the young gentleman out of [the room]671-the room from the point of [his]167-farmer blaize toe . [He]167-farmer blaize failed , and sank back groaning with the pain of the exertion and disappointment . "[234-the bantam] [They]1449-they 're [liars]1450-liars , [every one]1451-every one ! " [he]167-farmer blaize cried . "[1450-liars] [Liars]1450-liars , [perj'rers]1453-perj'rers , [bribers]1454-bribers , and [c'rrupters]1455-c'rrupters ! Stop ! " to the Bantam , who was slinking away . "[1456-you] [You]1456-you 've done for [yerself]1457-yerself already ! [You]1456-you swore to it ! " "[1456-you] A din't ! " said [the Bantam]234-the bantam , doggedly . "[1456-you] [You]1456-you swore to't ! " [the farmer]863-the farmer vociferated afresh . [The Bantam]234-the bantam played a tune upon the handle of the door , and still affirmed that [he]234-the bantam did not ; a double contradiction at which [the farmer]863-the farmer absolutely raged in [his]863-the farmer chair , and was hoarse , as [he]863-the farmer called out a third time that [the Bantam]6405-the bantam had sworn to it . "[1456-you] Noa ! " said [the Bantam]6405-the bantam , ducking [his]6405-the bantam poll . "[1456-you] Noa ! " [he]6405-the bantam repeated in a lower note ; and then , while a sombre grin betokening idiotic enjoyment of [his]6405-the bantam profound casuistical quibble worked at [his]6405-the bantam jaw : "[1456-you] Not up'n o - ath ! " [he]6405-the bantam added , with a twitch of the shoulder and an angular jerk of the elbow . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize looked vacantly at [Richard]226-richard , as if to ask [him]226-richard what [he]226-richard thought of [[England]23-england 's peasantry]6427-england 's peasantry after the sample [they]6428-they had there . [Richard]226-richard would have preferred not to laugh , but [his]226-richard dignity gave way to [his]226-richard sense of the ludicrous , and [he]226-richard let fly a shout . [The farmer]863-the farmer was in no laughing mood . [He]863-the farmer turned a wide eye back to the door , "[1456-you] Lucky for'm , " [he]863-the farmer exclaimed , seeing [the Bantam]234-the bantam had vanished , for [his]863-the farmer fingers itched to break that stubborn head . [He]863-the farmer grew very puffy , and addressed [Richard]226-richard solemnly : "[1456-you] Now , look [ye]1458-ye here , [Mr. Feverel]226-richard ! [You]1458-ye 've been a - tampering with [[my]0-i witness]1459-my witness . It 's no use denyin ' ! [I]0-i say [y]1458-ye ' ' ave , [sir]6036-sir ! [You]1458-ye , or some of [ye]1458-ye . [I]0-i do n't care about [no Feverel]1337-no feverel ! [[My]0-i witness]1459-my witness there has been bribed . [The Bantam]6405-the bantam 's been bribed , " and [he]0-i shivered [his]0-i pipe with an energetic thump on the table "[6405-the bantam] bribed ! [I]0-i knows it ! [I]0-i could swear to't ! " "[0-i] Upon oath ? " [Richard]226-richard inquired , with a grave face . "[0-i] Ay , upon oath ! " said [the farmer]863-the farmer , not observing the impertinence . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'd take [my]0-i Bible oath on't ! [He]1464-he 's been corrupted , [[my]0-i principal witness]1465-my principal witness ! Oh ! it 's dam cunnin ' , but it wo n't do the trick . [I]0-i 'll transport [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , sure as a gun . [He]199-tom shall travel , [that man]6304-that man shall . Sorry for [you]1467-you , [Mr. Feverel]226-richard sorry [you]1467-you have n't seen how to treat [me]0-i proper [you]1467-you , or [yours]1467-you . Money wo n't do everything no ! it wo n't . It 'll c'rrupt [a witness]1447-a witness , but it wo n't clear [a felon]1469-a felon . [I]0-i 'd [ha]1470-ha ' ' soused [you]1467-you , [sir]6036-sir ! [You]1467-you 're [a boy]1243-a boy and'll learn better . [I]0-i asked no more than payment and apology ; and that [I]0-i 'd [ha]1470-ha ' taken content always provided [[my]0-i witnesses]1473-my witnesses were n't tampered with . Now [you]1467-you must stand [yer]1467-you luck , all o ' [ye]1467-you . " [Richard]226-richard stood up and replied , "[1467-you] Very well , [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize . " "[218-mr. blaize] And if , " continued [the farmer]863-the farmer , "[199-tom] [Tom Bakewell]199-tom do n't drag [you]1467-you into't after ' m , why , [you]1467-you 're safe , as [I]0-i hope [ye'll]1467-you be , sincere ! " "[0-i] It was not in consideration of [my]0-i own safety that [I]0-i sought this interview with [you]1467-you , " said [Richard]226-richard , head erect . "[0-i] Grant [ye]1467-you that , " [the farmer]863-the farmer responded . "[0-i] Grant [ye]1467-you that ! [Yer]1467-you bold enough , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman comes of the blood that should be ! If [y]1467-you ' had only [ha]1475-ha ' spoke trewth ! [I]0-i believe [[yer]1467-you father]6384-yer father believe every word [he]6384-yer father said . [I]0-i do wish [I]0-i could ha ' said as much for [[Sir Austin]186-richard 's son]1477-sir austin 's son and heir . " "[0-i] What ! " cried [Richard]186-richard , with an astonishment hardly to be feigned , "[1467-you] [you]1467-you have seen [[my]0-i father]1400-my father ? " But [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize had now such a scent for lies that [he]167-farmer blaize could detect them where they did not exist , and mumbled gruffly , "[1467-you] Ay , [we]1479-we knows all about that ! " [The boy]703-the boy 's perplexity saved [him]703-the boy from being irritated . Who could have told [[his]0-i father]775-his father ? An old fear of [[his]0-i father]775-his father came upon [him]0-i , and a touch of an old inclination to revolt . "[1467-you] [[My]0-i father]1400-my father knows of this ? " said [he]0-i , very loudly , and staring , as [he]0-i spoke , right through [the farmer]863-the farmer . "[1400-my father] Who has played [me]0-i false ? Who would betray [me]0-i to [him]1400-my father ? It was [Austin]186-richard ! [No one]731-no one knew it but [Austin]186-richard . Yes , and it was [Austin]186-richard who persuaded [me]0-i to come here and submit to these indignities . Why could n't [he]186-richard be open with [me]0-i ? [I]0-i shall never trust [him]186-richard again ! " "[186-richard] And why not [you]0-i with [me]0-i , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman ? " said [the farmer]863-the farmer . "[0-i] [I]0-i sh'd trust [you]0-i if [ye]0-i had . " [Richard]186-richard did not see the analogy . [He]186-richard bowed stiffly and bade [him]863-the farmer good afternoon . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize pulled the bell . "[0-i] Company [the young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman out , [Lucy]233-lucy , " [he]167-farmer blaize waved to [the little damsel in the doorway]6438-the little damsel in the doorway . "[233-lucy] Do the honours . And , [Mr. Richard]186-richard , [ye]186-richard might ha ' made [a friend]611-a friend o ' [me]0-i , [sir]6036-sir , and it 's not too late so to do . [I]0-i 'm not cruel , but [I]0-i hate lies . [I]0-i whipped [[my]0-i boy [Tom]199-tom , bigger than [you]186-richard , for not bein ' above board , only yesterday , ay]199-tom ! made ' [un]1486-un stand within swing o ' this chair , and take 's measure . Now , if [ye'll]1487-ye'll come down to [me]0-i , and speak trewth before the trial if it 's only five minutes before't ; or if [Sir Austin]186-richard , who 's [a gentleman]698-a gentleman , 'll say there 's been no tamperin ' with any o ' [[my]0-i witnesses]1473-my witnesses , [his]186-richard word for't well and good ! [I]0-i 'll do [my]0-i best to help off [Tom Bakewell]199-tom . And [I]0-i 'm glad , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman , [you]186-richard 've got a conscience about [a poor man]1491-a poor man , though [he]1491-a poor man 's [a villain]1492-a villain . Good afternoon , [sir]6036-sir . " [Richard]186-richard marched hastily out of [the room]671-the room , and through [the garden]6440-the garden , never so much as deigning a glance at [[his]141-richard wistful little guide , who hung at the garden gate to watch [him]141-richard up [the lane]6442-the lane , wondering a world of fancies about [the handsome proud boy]6443-the handsome proud boy]6441-his wistful little guide , who hung at the garden gate to watch him up the lane , wondering a world of fancies about the handsome proud boy .[6036-sir]

[CHAPTER X]239-chapter x

To have determined upon an act something akin to heroism in its way , and to have fulfilled it by lying heartily , and so subverting the whole structure built by good resolution , seems a sad downfall if [we]1494-we forget what human nature , in [its]1495-its green weedy spring , is composed of . [Young Richard]141-richard had quitted [[his]141-richard cousin]1014-his cousin [Austin]186-richard fully resolved to do [his]186-richard penance and drink the bitter cup ; and [he]141-richard had drunk it ; drained many cups to the dregs ; and it was to no purpose . Still they floated before [him]141-richard , brimmed , trebly bitter . Away from [Austin]186-richard 's influence , [he]141-richard was almost [the same boy who had slipped the guinea into [Tom Bakewell]199-tom 's hand , and the lucifers into [[Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize 's rick]1498-farmer blaize 's rick]1497-the same boy who had slipped the guinea into tom bakewell 's hand , and the lucifers into farmer blaize 's rick . For good seed is long ripening ; [a good boy]1499-a good boy is not made in a minute . Enough that the seed was in [him]1499-a good boy . [He]141-richard chafed on [[his]141-richard road]1500-his road to [Raynham]3-raynham at the scene [he]141-richard had just endured , and the figure of [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe 's fat tenant burnt like hot copper on the tablet of [his]141-richard brain , insufferably condescending , and , what was worse , in the right . [Richard]186-richard , obscured as [his]186-richard mind 's eye was by wounded pride , saw that clearly , and hated [[his]186-richard enemy]1377-his enemy for it the more . [Heavy Benson]187-benson 's tongue was knelling dinner as [Richard]186-richard arrived at [the Abbey]774-the abbey . [He]186-richard hurried up to [[his]186-richard room]6116-his room to dress . [Accident]241-accident , or design , had laid the book of [Sir Austin]186-richard 's aphorisms open on the dressing - table . Hastily combing [his]186-richard hair , [Richard]186-richard glanced down and read " [The Dog]242-the old dog returneth to [his]186-richard vomit : [the Liar]6444-the liar must eat [his]6444-the liar Lie . "[243-underneath] [Underneath]243-underneath was interjected in pencil : " [The Devil]6445-the devil 's mouthful ! "[243-underneath] [Young Richard]141-richard ran downstairs feeling that [[his]186-richard father]775-his father had struck [him]186-richard in the face . [Sir Austin]186-richard marked the scarlet stain on [[his]186-richard son]772-his son 's cheekbones . [He]186-richard sought [the youth]1506-the youth 's eye , but [Richard]141-richard would not look , and sat conning [his]141-richard plate , an abject copy of [Adrian]346-adrian 's succulent air at that employment . How could [he]141-richard pretend to the relish of an epicure when [he]141-richard was painfully endeavouring to masticate [The Devil]244-the devil 's mouthful ? [Heavy Benson]187-benson sat upon the wretched dinner . [Hippias]139-hippias usually [the silent member , as if awakened by the unnatural stillness]1507-the silent member , as if awakened by the unnatural stillness , became sprightly , like the goatsucker owl at night and spoke much of [his]139-hippias book , [his]139-hippias digestion , and [his]139-hippias dreams , and was spared both by [Algernon]196-algernon and [Adrian]346-adrian . One inconsequent dream [he]139-hippias related , about fancying [himself]139-hippias quite young and rich , and finding [himself]139-hippias suddenly in a field cropping razors around [him]139-hippias , when , just as [he]139-hippias had , by steps dainty as those of [a French dancing - master]1508-a french dancing - master , reached the middle , [he]139-hippias to [his]139-hippias dismay beheld a path clear of the blood , thirsty steel - crop , which [he]139-hippias might have taken at first had [he]139-hippias looked narrowly ; and there [he]139-hippias was . [[Hippias]139-hippias 's brethren]1509-hippias 's brethren regarded [him]139-hippias with eyes that plainly said [they]1509-hippias 's brethren wished [he]139-hippias had remained there . [Sir Austin]186-richard , however , drew forth [his]186-richard note - book , and jotted down a reflection . A composer of aphorisms can pluck blossoms even from a razor - prop . Was not [Hippias]139-hippias 's dream the very counterpart of [Richard]186-richard 's position ? [He]139-hippias , had [he]139-hippias looked narrowly , might have taken the clear path : [he]139-hippias , too , had been making dainty steps till [he]139-hippias was surrounded by the grinning blades . And from that text [Sir Austin]186-richard preached to [[his]186-richard son]772-his son when [they]1511-they were alone . [Little Clare]147-clare was still too unwell to be permitted to attend the dessert , and [father]1512-father and [son]1513-son were soon closeted together . It was a strange meeting . [They]1511-they seemed to have been separated so long . [The father]6162-the father took [[his]6162-the father son]772-his son 's hand ; [they]1511-they sat without a word passing between [them]1511-they . [Silence]245-silence said most . [The boy]703-the boy did not understand [[his]703-the boy father]775-his father : [[his]703-the boy father]775-his father frequently thwarted [him]703-the boy : at times [he]703-the boy thought [[his]703-the boy father]775-his father foolish : but that paternal pressure of [his]775-his father hand was eloquent to [him]775-his father of how warmly [he]775-his father was beloved . [He]775-his father tried once or twice to steal [his]775-his father hand away , conscious it was melting [him]775-his father . The spirit of [his]775-his father pride , and old rebellion , whispered [him]775-his father to be hard , unbending , resolute . Hard [he]703-the boy had entered [[[his]703-the boy father]775-his father 's study]1521-his father 's study : hard [he]703-the boy had met [[his]703-the boy father]775-his father 's eyes . [He]703-the boy could not meet them now . [[His]703-the boy father]775-his father sat beside [him]703-the boy gently ; with a manner that was almost meekness , so [he]775-his father loved [this boy]878-this boy . [The poor gentleman]1078-the poor gentleman 's lips moved . [He]775-his father was praying internally to [God]176-god for [him]775-his father . By degrees an emotion awoke in [the boy]703-the boy 's bosom . Love is that blessed wand which wins the waters from the hardness of the heart . [Richard]186-richard fought against it , for the dignity of old rebellion . The tears would come ; hot and struggling over the dams of pride . Shamefully fast they began to fall . [He]775-his father could no longer conceal them , or check the sobs . [Sir Austin]186-richard drew [him]775-his father nearer and nearer , till the beloved head was on [his]775-his father breast . An hour afterwards , [Adrian Harley]346-adrian , [Austin Wentworth]150-austin , and [Algernon Feverel]140-algernon were summoned to [[the baronet]609-the baronet 's study]1528-the baronet 's study . [Adrian]346-adrian came last . There was a style of affable omnipotence about [the wise youth]746-the wise youth as [he]346-adrian slung [himself]346-adrian into a chair , and made an arch of the points of [his]346-adrian fingers , through which to gaze on [[his]346-adrian blundering kinsmen]1530-his blundering kinsmen . Careless as one may be whose sagacity has foreseen , and whose benevolent efforts have forestalled , the point of danger at the threshold , [Adrian]346-adrian crossed [his]346-adrian legs , and only intruded on [their]1531-their introductory remarks so far as to hum half audibly at intervals , " [Ripton]158-ripton and [Richard]186-richard were [two pretty men]6446-two pretty men , "[346-adrian] in parody of the old ballad . [Young Richard]141-richard 's red eyes , and [the baronet]609-the baronet 's ruffled demeanour , told [him]141-richard that an explanation had taken place , and a reconciliation . That was well . [The baronet]609-the baronet would now pay cheerfully . [Adrian]346-adrian summed and considered these matters , and barely listened when [the baronet]609-the baronet called attention to what [he]346-adrian had to say : which was elaborately to inform all present , what [all present]1535-all present very well knew , that [a rick]1536-a rick had been fired , that [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son was implicated as an accessory to the fact , that [the perpetrator]1538-the perpetrator was now imprisoned , and that [[Richard]141-richard 's family]1539-richard 's family were , as it seemed to [him]346-adrian , bound in honour to do [their]1539-richard 's family utmost to effect [the man]644-the man 's release . Then [the baronet]609-the baronet stated that [he]609-the baronet had [himself]609-the baronet been down to [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe , [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son likewise : and that [he]609-the baronet had found every disposition in [Blaize]167-farmer blaize to meet [his]609-the baronet wishes . The lamp which ultimately was sure to be lifted up to illumine the acts of [this secretive race]1543-this secretive race began slowly to dispread its rays ; and , as statement followed statement , [they]1544-they saw that [all]1545-all had known of the business : that all had been down to [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe : all save the wise youth [Adrian]346-adrian , who , with due deference and a sarcastic shrug , objected to the proceeding , as putting them in the hands of [the man Blaize]1546-the man blaize . [His]167-farmer blaize wisdom shone forth in an oration so persuasive and aphoristic that had it not been based on a plea against honour , it would have made [Sir Austin]186-richard waver . But its basis was expediency , and [the baronet]609-the baronet had a better aphorism of [his]609-the baronet own to confute [him]609-the baronet with . " Expediency is [man]6035-man 's wisdom , [Adrian Harley]346-adrian . Doing right is [God]176-god 's . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian curbed [his]346-adrian desire to ask [Sir Austin]186-richard whether an attempt to counteract the just working of the law was doing right . The direct application of an aphorism was unpopular at [Raynham]3-raynham . " [I]346-adrian am to understand then , "[346-adrian] said [he]346-adrian , " that [Blaize]167-farmer blaize consents not to press the prosecution . "[346-adrian] " Of course [he]167-farmer blaize wo n't , "[140-algernon] [Algernon]140-algernon remarked . " Confound [him]167-farmer blaize ! [he]167-farmer blaize 'll have [his]167-farmer blaize money , and what does [he]167-farmer blaize want besides ? "[140-algernon] " [These agricultural gentlemen]6448-these agricultural gentlemen are [delicate customers to deal with]6449-delicate customers to deal with . However , if [he]167-farmer blaize really consents "[609-the baronet] " [I]609-the baronet have [his]167-farmer blaize promise , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , fondling [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son . [Young Richard]141-richard looked up to [[his]141-richard father]775-his father , as if [he]141-richard wished to speak . [He]141-richard said nothing , and [Sir Austin]186-richard took it as a mute reply to [his]141-richard caresses ; and caressed [him]772-his son the more . [Adrian]346-adrian perceived a reserve in [the boy]703-the boy 's manner , and as [he]346-adrian was not quite satisfied that [[his]346-adrian chief]6120-his chief should suppose [him]346-adrian to have been [the only idle]1553-the only idle , and not [the most acute and vigilant member of [the family]679-the family]1554-the most acute and vigilant member of the family , [he]346-adrian commenced a cross - examination of [him]346-adrian by asking who had last spoken with [the tenant of [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe]1556-the tenant of belthorpe ? " [I]141-richard think [I]141-richard saw [him]346-adrian last , "[141-richard] murmured [Richard]141-richard , and relinquished [[his]141-richard father]775-his father 's hand . [Adrian]346-adrian fastened on [his]346-adrian prey . " And left [him]346-adrian with a distinct and satisfactory assurance of [his]346-adrian amicable intentions ? "[346-adrian] " No , "[141-richard] said [Richard]141-richard . " Not ? "[141-richard] [the Feverels]163-the feverels joined in astounded chorus . [Richard]141-richard sidled away from [[his]141-richard father]775-his father , and repeated a shamefaced " No . "[141-richard] " Was [he]346-adrian hostile ? "[346-adrian] inquired [Adrian]346-adrian , smoothing [his]346-adrian palms , and smiling . " Yes , "[703-the boy] [the boy]703-the boy confessed . Here was quite another view of [their]1560-their position . [Adrian]346-adrian , generally patient of results , triumphed strongly at having evoked it , and turned upon [Austin Wentworth]150-austin , reproving [him]150-austin for inducing [the boy]703-the boy to go down to [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe . [Austin]150-austin looked grieved . [He]150-austin feared that [Richard]141-richard had faded in [his]150-austin good resolve . " [I]150-austin thought it [his]141-richard duty to go , "[150-austin] [he]150-austin observed . " It was ! "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , emphatically . " And [you]609-the baronet see what comes of it , [sir]6036-sir , "[609-the baronet] [Adrian]346-adrian struck in . " [These agricultural gentlemen]6448-these agricultural gentlemen , [I]346-adrian repeat , are [delicate customers to deal with]6449-delicate customers to deal with . For [my]346-adrian part [I]346-adrian would prefer being in the hands of [a policeman]6453-a policeman . [We]1563-they are decidedly collared by [Blaize]167-farmer blaize . What were [his]167-farmer blaize words , [Ricky]141-richard ? Give it in [his]167-farmer blaize own Doric . "[346-adrian] " [He]167-farmer blaize said [he]167-farmer blaize would transport [Tom Bakewell]199-tom . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian smoothed [his]346-adrian palms , and smiled again . Then [they]1563-they could afford to defy [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize , [he]346-adrian informed [them]1563-they significantly , and made once more a mysterious allusion to [the Punic elephant]1564-the punic elephant , bidding [[his]346-adrian relatives]662-his relatives be at peace . [They]1563-they were attaching , in [his]346-adrian opinion , too much importance to [Richard]141-richard 's complicity . [The man]644-the man was [a fool]814-a fool , and [a very extraordinary arsonite]1568-a very extraordinary arsonite , to have [an accomplice at all]1569-an accomplice at all . It was a thing unknown in the annals of rick - burning . But one would be severer than law itself to say that [a boy of fourteen]1570-a boy of fourteen had instigated to crime [a full - grown man]1571-a full - grown man . At that rate [the boy]703-the boy was ' [father of [the man]644-the man]1573-father of the man ' with a vengeance , and one might hear next that ' [the baby]1575-the baby was [father of]1576-father of [the boy]703-the boy . ' [They]1563-they would find common sense a more benevolent ruler than poetical metaphysics . When [he]346-adrian had done , [Austin]150-austin , with [his]150-austin customary directness , asked [him]346-adrian what [he]346-adrian meant . " [I]609-the baronet confess , [Adrian]346-adrian , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , hearing [him]346-adrian expostulate with [Austin]150-austin 's stupidity , " [I]609-the baronet for one am at a loss . [I]609-the baronet have heard that [this man]1396-this man , [Bakewell]199-tom , chooses voluntarily not to inculpate [[my]609-the baronet son]6332-my son . Seldom have [I]609-the baronet heard anything that so gratified [me]609-the baronet . It is a view of innate nobleness in [the rustic]6456-the rustic 's character which [many a gentleman]6457-many a gentleman might take example from . [We]6458-we are bound to do [our]6458-we utmost for [the man]644-the man . "[609-the baronet] And , saying that [he]150-austin should pay a second visit to [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe , to inquire into the reasons for [the farmer]863-the farmer 's sudden exposition of vindictiveness , [Sir Austin]186-richard rose . Before [he]150-austin left [the room]671-the room , [Algernon]140-algernon asked [Richard]186-richard if [the farmer]863-the farmer had vouchsafed any reasons , and [the boy]703-the boy then spoke of the tampering with [the witnesses]1583-the witnesses , and [the Bantam]6405-the bantam 's " Not upon oath ! "[703-the boy] which caused [Adrian]346-adrian to choke with laughter . [Even the baronet]1585-even the baronet smiled at so cunning a distinction as that involved in swearing a thing , and not swearing it upon oath . " How little , "[1585-even the baronet] [he]1585-even the baronet exclaimed , " does [one yeoman]6460-one yeoman know another ! To elevate a distinction into a difference is the natural action of [their]6460-one yeoman minds . [I]1585-even the baronet will point that out to [Blaize]218-mr. blaize . [He]218-mr. blaize shall see that the idea is native born . "[1585-even the baronet] [Richard]186-richard saw [[his]186-richard father]775-his father go forth . [Adrian]346-adrian , too , was ill at ease . " This trotting down to [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe spoils all , "[346-adrian] said [he]346-adrian . " The affair would pass over to - morrow [Blaize]218-mr. blaize has [no witnesses]6461-no witnesses . [The old rascal]6462-the old rascal is only standing out for more money . "[346-adrian] " No , [he]6462-the old rascal is n't , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard corrected [him]775-his father . " It 's not that . [I]186-richard 'm sure [he]6462-the old rascal believes [[his]6462-the old rascal witnesses]1324-his witnesses have been tampered with , as [he]6462-the old rascal calls it . "[186-richard] " What if [they]1324-his witnesses have , [boy]1054-boy ? "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian put it boldly . " The ground is cut from under [his]6462-the old rascal feet . "[346-adrian] " [Blaize]218-mr. blaize told [me]186-richard that if [[my]186-richard father]1400-my father would give [his]1400-my father word there had been nothing of the sort , [he]1400-my father would take it . [[My]186-richard father]1400-my father will give [his]1400-my father word . "[186-richard] " Then , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , " [you]186-richard had better stop [him]863-the farmer from going down . "[346-adrian] [Austin]186-richard looked at [Adrian]346-adrian keenly , and questioned [him]346-adrian whether [he]346-adrian thought [the farmer]863-the farmer was justified in [his]346-adrian suspicions . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth was not to be entrapped . [He]186-richard had only been given to understand that [the witnesses]1583-the witnesses were tolerably unstable , and , like [the Bantam]6405-the bantam , ready to swear lustily , but not upon the Book . How given to understand , [he]186-richard chose not to explain , but [he]186-richard reiterated that [the chief]1240-the chief should not be allowed to go down to [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe . [Sir Austin]186-richard was in [the lane leading to [the farm]1419-the farm]1592-the lane leading to the farm when [he]186-richard heard steps of [some one]1594-some one running behind [him]186-richard . It was dark , and [he]186-richard shook off the hand that laid hold of [his]186-richard cloak , roughly , not recognizing [[his]186-richard son]772-his son . " It 's [I]186-richard , [sir]6036-sir , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard panting . " Pardon [me]186-richard . [You]703-the boy must n't go in [there]6062-there . "[186-richard] " Why not ? "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , putting [his]609-the baronet arm about [him]772-his son . " Not now , "[703-the boy] continued [the boy]703-the boy . " [I]703-the boy will tell [you]609-the baronet all to - night . [I]703-the boy must see [the farmer]863-the farmer [myself]703-the boy . It was [my]703-the boy fault , [sir]6036-sir . [I]703-the boy - [I]703-the boy lied to [him]863-the farmer [the Liar]6444-the liar must eat [his]6444-the liar Lie . Oh , forgive [me]703-the boy for disgracing [you]6036-sir , [sir]6036-sir . [I]703-the boy did it [I]703-the boy hope [I]703-the boy did it to save [Tom Bakewell]199-tom . Let [me]703-the boy go in alone , and speak the truth . "[703-the boy] " Go , and [I]775-his father will wait for [you]6036-sir here , "[775-his father] said [[his]1598-his father]775-his father . The wind that bowed the old elms , and shivered the dead leaves in the air , had a voice and a meaning for the baronet during that half - hour 's lonely pacing up and down under the darkness , awaiting [[his]775-his father boy]1600-his boy 's return . The solemn gladness of [his]775-his father heart gave nature a tongue . Through the desolation flying overhead the wailing of [the Mother of [Plenty]31-plenty]1601-the mother of plenty across [the bare - swept land]1602-the bare - swept land [he]775-his father caught intelligible signs of the beneficent order of [the universe]1603-the universe , from a heart newly confirmed in its grasp of the principle of human goodness , as manifested in [the dear child who had just left [him]775-his father]1604-the dear child who had just left him ; confirmed in [its]1605-its belief in the ultimate victory of good within [us]1606-us , without which nature has neither music nor meaning , and is rock , stone , tree , and nothing more . In the dark , the dead leaves beating on [his]775-his father face , [he]775-his father had a word for [his]775-his father note - book : " There is for the mind but one grasp of happiness : from that uppermost pinnacle of wisdom , whence [we]1606-us see that [this world]6473-this world is well designed . "[775-his father]

CHAPTER XI

Of [all the chief actors in the Bakewell Comedy]1607-all the chief actors in the bakewell comedy , [Master Ripton Thompson]158-ripton awaited the fearful morning which was to decide [Tom]199-tom 's fate , in dolefullest mood , and suffered the gravest mental terrors . [Adrian]346-adrian , on parting with [him]775-his father , had taken casual occasion to speak of the position of [the criminal in modern [Europe]7-europe]1608-the criminal in modern europe , assuring [him]775-his father that [International Treaty]246-international treaty now did what [Universal Empire]247-universal empire had aforetime done , and that among [Atlantic barbarians]1609-atlantic barbarians now , as among [the Scythians of old]1610-the scythians of old , [an offender]1611-an offender would find precarious refuge and [an emissary]1612-an emissary haunting [him]1611-an offender . In [the paternal home]1613-the paternal home , under the roofs of Law , and removed from the influence of [[his]775-his father conscienceless young chief]1614-his conscienceless young chief , the staggering nature of the act [he]775-his father had put [his]775-his father hand to , its awful felonious aspect , overwhelmed [Ripton]158-ripton . [He]158-ripton saw it now for the first time . " Why , it 's next to murder ! "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton cried out to [his]158-ripton amazed soul , and wandered about [the house]711-the house with a prickly skin . Thoughts of [America]32-america , and commencing life afresh as [an innocent gentleman]1616-an innocent gentleman , had crossed [his]158-ripton disordered brain . [He]158-ripton wrote to [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend [Richard]186-richard , proposing to collect disposable funds , and embark , in case of [Tom]199-tom 's breaking [his]158-ripton word , or of accidental discovery . [He]158-ripton dared not confide the secret to [[his]158-ripton family]6296-his family , as [[his]158-ripton leader]876-his leader had sternly enjoined [him]158-ripton to avoid any weakness of that kind ; and , being by nature honest and communicative , the restriction was painful , and melancholy fell upon [the boy]703-the boy . [Mama Thompson]248-mama thompson attributed it to love . [The daughters of parchment]1621-the daughters of parchment rallied [him]158-ripton concerning [Miss Clare Forey]147-clare . [His]158-ripton hourly letters to [Raynham]3-raynham , and silence as to everything and [everybody there]1622-everybody there , [his]158-ripton nervousness , and unwonted propensity to sudden inflammation of the cheeks , were set down for sure signs of the passion . [Miss Letitia Thompson]249-letitia , [the pretty and least parchmenty one]1623-the pretty and least parchmenty one , destined by [her]249-letitia Papa for [the heir of [Raynham]3-raynham]1624-the heir of raynham , and perfectly aware of [her]249-letitia brilliant future , up to which [she]249-letitia had , since [Ripton]158-ripton 's departure , dressed and grimaced , and studied cadences the latter with such success , though not yet fifteen , that [she]249-letitia languished to [[her]249-letitia maid]1625-her maid , and melted [the small factotum footman [Miss Letty]250-miss letty , whose insatiable thirst for intimations about [the young heir]979-the young heir [Ripton]158-ripton could not satisfy]1626-the small factotum footman miss letty , whose insatiable thirst for intimations about the young heir ripton could not satisfy , tormented [him]158-ripton daily in revenge , and once , quite unconsciously , gave [the lad]902-the lad a fearful turn ; for after dinner , when [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton read the paper by the fire , preparatory to sleeping at [his]158-ripton accustomed post , and [Mama Thompson]248-mama thompson and [[her]248-mama thompson submissive female brood]1629-her submissive female brood sat tasking the swift intricacies of the needle , and emulating them with the tongue , [Miss Letty]250-miss letty stole behind [Ripton]158-ripton 's chair , and introduced between [him]158-ripton and [his]158-ripton book the Latin initial letter , large and illuminated , of the theme [she]250-miss letty supposed to be absorbing [him]158-ripton , as it did [herself]250-miss letty . The unexpected vision of [this accusing Captain of the Alphabet]1630-this accusing captain of the alphabet , this resplendent and haunting A. fronting [him]158-ripton bodily , threw [Ripton]158-ripton straight back in [his]158-ripton chair , while [Guilt]251-guilt , with [her]250-miss letty ancient indecision what colours to assume on detection , flew from red to white , from white to red , across [[his]158-ripton fallen chaps]1631-his fallen chaps . [Letty]250-miss letty laughed triumphantly . [Amor]252-amor , the word [she]250-miss letty had in mind , certainly has a connection with [Arson]205-arson . But the delivery of a letter into [Master Ripton]158-ripton 's hands , furnished [her]250-miss letty with other and likelier appearances to study . For scarce had [Ripton]158-ripton plunged [his]158-ripton head into the missive than [he]158-ripton gave way to violent transports , such as [the healthy - minded little damsel]1632-the healthy - minded little damsel , for all [her]250-miss letty languishing cadences , deemed [she]250-miss letty really could express were a downright declaration to be made to [her]250-miss letty . [The boy]703-the boy did not stop at table . Quickly recollecting the presence of [[his]703-the boy family]6296-his family , [he]703-the boy rushed to [[his]703-the boy own room]1635-his own room . And now [the girl]1636-the girl 's ingenuity was taxed to gain possession of that letter . [She]1636-the girl succeeded , of course , [she]1636-the girl being [a huntress with few scruples and the game unguarded]1637-a huntress with few scruples and the game unguarded . With the eyes of amazement [she]1636-the girl read this foreign matter : " [Dear Ripton]253-ripton , If [Tom]199-tom had been committed [I]1636-the girl would have shot [old Blaize]218-mr. blaize . Do [you]253-ripton know [[my]1636-the girl father]1400-my father was behind [us]6475-us that night when [Clare]147-clare saw the ghost and heard all [we]6475-us said before the fire burst out . It is no use trying to conceal anything from [him]1400-my father . Well as [you]253-ripton are in an awful state [I]1636-the girl will tell [you]253-ripton all about it . After [you]253-ripton left [Ripton]253-ripton [I]1636-the girl had a conversation with [Austin]186-richard and [he]186-richard persuaded [me]1636-the girl to go down to [old Blaize]218-mr. blaize and ask [him]186-richard to help off [Tom]199-tom . [I]1636-the girl went for [I]1636-the girl would have done anything for [Tom]199-tom after what [he]199-tom said to [Austin]186-richard and [I]1636-the girl defied [the old churl]6476-the old churl to do [his]6476-the old churl worst . Then [he]199-tom said if [[my]1636-the girl father]1400-my father paid the money and [nobody]1322-nobody had tampered with [[his]199-tom witnesses]1324-his witnesses [he]199-tom would not mind if [Tom]199-tom did get off and [he]199-tom had [[his]199-tom chief witness]6480-his chief witness in called [the Bantam]234-the bantam very like [[his]199-tom master]6481-his master [I]1636-the girl think and [the Bantam]234-the bantam began winking at [me]1636-the girl tremendously as [you]6482-you say , and said [he]199-tom had sworn [he]199-tom saw [Tom Bakewell]199-tom but not upon oath . [He]199-tom meant not on the Bible . [He]199-tom could swear to it but not on the Bible . [I]1636-the girl burst out laughing and [you]6482-you should have seen the rage [old Blaize]218-mr. blaize was in . It was splendid fun . Then [we]6483-we had a consultation at [home]675-home [Austin Rady]254-rady [[my]1636-the girl father Uncle Algernon who has come down to [us]6483-we again and [[your]6482-you friend]6281-your friend in prosperity and]6485-my father uncle algernon who has come down to us again and your friend in prosperity and [adversity R.D.F.]6487-adversity r.d.f. [[My]1636-the girl father]1400-my father said [he]1400-my father would go down to [old Blaize]144-tom and give [him]144-tom the word of [a gentleman]698-a gentleman [we]6483-we had not tampered with [[his]199-tom witnesses]1324-his witnesses and when [he]199-tom was gone [we]6483-we were all talking and [Rady]254-rady says [he]254-rady must not see [the farmer]863-the farmer . [I]1636-the girl am as certain as [I]1636-the girl live that it was [Rady]254-rady bribed [the Bantam]234-the bantam . Well [I]1636-the girl ran and caught up [[my]1636-the girl father]1400-my father and told [him]1400-my father not to go in to [old Blaize]218-mr. blaize but [I]1636-the girl would and eat [my]1636-the girl words and tell [him]1400-my father the truth . [He]1400-my father waited for [me]1636-the girl in [the lane]6442-the lane . Never mind what passed between [me]1636-the girl and [old Blaize]218-mr. blaize . [He]1400-my father made [me]1636-the girl beg and pray of [him]1400-my father not to press it against [Tom]199-tom and then to complete it [he]1400-my father brought in [a little girl]6494-a little girl [a niece of his]6495-a niece of his and says to [me]1636-the girl , [she]6494-a little girl 's [[your]1636-the girl best friend]6496-your best friend after all and told [me]1636-the girl to thank [her]6494-a little girl . [A little girl twelve years of age]6497-a little girl twelve years of age . What business had [she]6494-a little girl to mix [herself]6494-a little girl up in [my]1636-the girl matters . Depend upon it [Ripton]253-ripton , wherever there is mischief there are [girls]6498-girls [I]1636-the girl think . [She]6494-a little girl had the insolence to notice [my]1636-the girl face , and ask [me]1636-the girl not to be unhappy . [I]1636-the girl was polite of course but [I]1636-the girl would not look at [her]6494-a little girl . Well the morning came and [Tom]199-tom was had up before [Sir Miles Papworth]184-sir miles . It was [Sir Miles]184-sir miles gout gave [us]6499-we the time or [Tom]199-tom would have been had up before [we]6499-we could do anything . [Adrian]346-adrian did not want [me]1636-the girl to go but [[my]1636-the girl father]1400-my father said [I]1636-the girl should accompany [him]346-adrian and held [my]1636-the girl hand all the time . [I]1636-the girl shall be careful about getting into these scrapes again . When [you]6501-you have done anything honourable [you]6501-you do not mind but getting among [policemen]6502-policemen and [magistrates]6503-magistrates makes [you]6501-you ashamed of [yourself]6501-you . [Sir Miles]184-sir miles was very attentive to [[my]1636-the girl father]1400-my father and [me]1636-the girl and dead against [Tom]199-tom . [We]6499-we sat beside [him]184-sir miles and [Tom]199-tom was brought in , [Sir Miles]184-sir miles told [[my]1636-the girl father]1400-my father that if there was one thing that showed [a low villain]6506-a low villain it was rick - burning . What do [you]6501-you think of that . [I]1636-the girl looked [him]184-sir miles straight in the face and [he]184-sir miles said to [me]1636-the girl [he]184-sir miles was doing [me]1636-the girl a service in getting [Tom]199-tom committed and clearing [the country of [such fellows]6508-such fellows]6507-the country of such fellows and [Rady]254-rady began laughing . [I]1636-the girl hate [Rady]254-rady . [[My]1636-the girl father]1400-my father said [[his]1400-my father son]772-his son was not in haste to inherit and have estates of [his]184-sir miles own to watch and [Sir Miles]184-sir miles laughed too . [I]1636-the girl thought [we]6511-we were discovered at first . Then [they]6512-they began the examination of [Tom]199-tom . [The Tinker]173-tinker was [the first witness]6513-the first witness and [he]6513-the first witness proved that [Tom]199-tom had spoken against [old Blaize]218-mr. blaize and said something about burning [his]199-tom rick . [I]1636-the girl wished [I]1636-the girl had stood in [the lane]6442-the lane to [Bursley]9-bursley with [him]6513-the first witness alone . [[Our]6511-we country lawyer]6515-our country lawyer [we]6511-we engaged for [Tom]199-tom cross - questioned [him]6513-the first witness and then [he]6513-the first witness said [he]6513-the first witness was not ready to swear to the exact words that had passed between [him]6513-the first witness and [Tom]199-tom . [I]1636-the girl should think not . Then came another who swore [he]6513-the first witness had seen [Tom]199-tom lurking about [[the farmer]863-the farmer 's grounds]1091-the farmer 's grounds that night . Then came [the Bantam]234-the bantam and [I]1636-the girl saw [him]234-the bantam look at [Rady]254-rady . [I]1636-the girl was tremendously excited and [[my]1636-the girl father]1400-my father kept pressing [my]1636-the girl hand . Just fancy [my]1636-the girl being brought to feel that a word from [that fellow]1062-that fellow would make [me]1636-the girl miserable for life and [he]1062-that fellow must perjure [himself]1062-that fellow to help [me]1636-the girl . That comes of giving way to passion . [[My]1636-the girl father]1400-my father says when [we]6521-we do that [we]6521-we are calling in the devil as [doctor]6522-doctor . Well [the Bantam]234-the bantam was told to state what [he]234-the bantam had seen and the moment [he]234-the bantam began [Rady]254-rady who was close by [me]1636-the girl began to shake and [he]254-rady was laughing [I]1636-the girl knew though [his]254-rady face was as grave as [Sir Miles]184-sir miles . [You]6523-you never heard such a rigmarole but [I]1636-the girl could not laugh . [He]254-rady said [he]254-rady thought [he]254-rady was certain [he]254-rady had seen [somebody by the rick]6524-somebody by the rick and it was [Tom Bakewell]199-tom who was [the only man [he]254-rady knew who had a grudge against [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize]6525-the only man he knew who had a grudge against farmer blaize and if the object had been a little bigger [he]254-rady would not mind swearing to [Tom]199-tom and would swear to [him]199-tom for [he]254-rady was dead certain it was [Tom]199-tom only what [he]254-rady saw looked smaller and it was pitch - dark at the time . [He]254-rady was asked what time it was [he]254-rady saw [the person]6418-the person steal away from the rick and then [he]254-rady began to scratch [his]254-rady head and said supper - time . Then [they]6527-they asked what time [he]254-rady had supper and [he]254-rady said nine o'clock by the clock and [we]6528-we proved that at nine o'clock [Tom]199-tom was drinking in [the ale - house]6529-the ale - house with [the Tinker]940-the tinker at [Bursley]9-bursley and [Sir Miles]184-sir miles swore and said [he]184-sir miles was afraid [he]184-sir miles could not commit [Tom]199-tom and when [he]184-sir miles heard that [Tom]199-tom looked up at [me]1636-the girl and [I]1636-the girl say [he]199-tom is [a noble fellow]6531-a noble fellow and [no one]731-no one shall sneer at [Tom]199-tom while [I]1636-the girl live . Mind that . Well [Sir Miles]184-sir miles asked [us]6528-we to dine with [him]184-sir miles and [Tom]199-tom was safe and [I]1636-the girl am to have [him]199-tom and educate [him]199-tom if [I]1636-the girl like for [[my]1636-the girl servant]6533-my servant and [I]1636-the girl will . And [I]1636-the girl will give money to [[his]199-tom mother]6037-his mother and make [her]6037-his mother rich and [he]199-tom shall never repent [he]199-tom knew [me]1636-the girl . [I]1636-the girl say [Rip]188-rip . [The Bantam]234-the bantam must have seen [me]1636-the girl . It was when [I]1636-the girl went to stick in the lucifers . As [we]6535-we were all going [home]675-home from [[Sir Miles]184-sir miles 's]6537-sir miles 's at night [he]184-sir miles has lots of [red - faced daughters]6538-red - faced daughters but [I]1636-the girl did not dance with [them]6538-red - faced daughters though [they]6538-red - faced daughters had music and were full of fun and [I]1636-the girl did not care to [I]1636-the girl was so delighted and almost let it out . When [we]6535-we left and rode [home]675-home [Rady]254-rady said to [[my]1636-the girl father]1400-my father [the Bantam]6405-the bantam was not such [a fool]814-a fool as [he]254-rady was thought and [[my]1636-the girl father]1400-my father said [one]836-one must be in a state of great personal exaltation to apply that epithet to [any man]6243-any man and [Rady]254-rady shut [his]254-rady mouth and [I]1636-the girl gave [my]1636-the girl pony a clap of the heel for joy . [I]1636-the girl think [[my]1636-the girl father]1400-my father suspects what [Rady]254-rady did and does not approve of it . And [he]1400-my father need not have done it after all and might have spoilt it . [I]1636-the girl have been obliged to order [him]1400-my father not to call [me]1636-the girl [Ricky]186-richard for [he]1400-my father stops short at [Rick]34-rick so that [everybody]1030-everybody knows what [he]1400-my father means . [[My]1636-the girl dear]6235-my dear [Austin]186-richard is going to [South America]35-south america . [My]1636-the girl pony is in capital condition . [[My]1636-the girl father]1400-my father is [the cleverest and best man in [the world]597-the world]6550-the cleverest and best man in the world . [Clare]147-clare is a little better . [I]1636-the girl am quite happy . [I]1636-the girl hope [we]6552-we shall meet soon [[my]1636-the girl dear]6235-my dear [Old Rip]188-rip and [we]6552-we will not get into any more tremendous scrapes will [we]6552-we . [I]1636-the girl remain , "[1636-the girl] [[Your]1638-your sworn friend]1639-your sworn friend ,

" [RICHARD DORIA FEVEREL]127-richard . "[1636-the girl] " P.S. [I]1636-the girl am to have [a nice River Yacht]6554-a nice river yacht . Good - bye , [Rip]188-rip . Mind [you]188-rip learn to box . Mind [you]188-rip are not to show this to [any of [[your]188-rip friends]6556-your friends]6555-any of your friends on pain of [my]1636-the girl displeasure . "[1636-the girl] N.B. [Lady B.]255-lady b. was so angry when [I]0-i told [her]255-lady b. that [I]0-i had not come to [her]255-lady b. before . [She]255-lady b. would do anything in [the world]597-the world for [me]0-i . [I]0-i like [her]255-lady b. next best to [[my]0-i father]1400-my father and [Austin]186-richard . Good - bye [old Rip]188-rip . " [Poor little Letitia]249-letitia , after three perusals of this ingenuous epistle , where the laws of punctuation were so disregarded , resigned it to one of the pockets of [[her]249-letitia brother]653-her brother [Ripton]253-ripton 's best jacket , deeply smitten with [the careless composer]6558-the careless composer . And so ended the last act of the Bakewell Comedy , in which the curtain closes with [Sir Austin]186-richard 's pointing out to [[his]186-richard friends]6559-his friends the beneficial action of the System in it from beginning to end .[188-rip]

CHAPTER XII

Laying of ghosts is a public duty , and , as the mystery of the apparition that had frightened [little Clare]147-clare was never solved on the stage of events at [Raynham]3-raynham , where dread walked [the Abbey]774-the abbey , let [us]1643-us go behind the scenes a moment . Morally superstitious as [the baronet]609-the baronet was , the character of [his]609-the baronet mind was opposed to anything like spiritual agency in the affairs of [men]761-men , and , when the matter was made clear to [him]609-the baronet , it shook off a weight of weakness and restored [his]609-the baronet mental balance ; so that from this time [he]609-the baronet went about more like [the man [he]609-the baronet had once been]1646-the man he had once been , grasping more thoroughly the great truth , that [This World]47-the world is well designed . Nay , [he]609-the baronet could laugh on hearing [Adrian]346-adrian , in reminiscence of the ill luck of [one of [the family members]1648-the family members]1647-one of the family members at its first manifestation , call the uneasy spirit , [[Algernon]140-algernon 's Leg]1649-algernon 's leg . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria was outraged . [She]138-mrs. doria maintained that [[her]138-mrs. doria child]1650-her child had seen . Not to believe in it was almost to rob [her]138-mrs. doria of [her]138-mrs. doria personal property . After satisfactorily studying [his]609-the baronet old state of mind in [her]138-mrs. doria , [Sir Austin]186-richard , moved by pity , took [her]138-mrs. doria aside one day and showed [her]138-mrs. doria that [her]138-mrs. doria Ghost could write words in the flesh . It was a letter from [the unhappy lady who had given [Richard]186-richard birth]1651-the unhappy lady who had given richard birth , brief cold lines , simply telling [him]186-richard [[his]186-richard house]1652-his house would be disturbed by [her]138-mrs. doria no more . Cold lines , but penned by what heart - broken abnegation , and underlying them with what anguish of soul ! Like most who dealt with [him]186-richard , [Lady Feverel]134-lady feverel thought [[her]134-lady feverel husband]1653-her husband a man fatally stern and implacable , and [she]134-lady feverel acted as [silly creatures]1654-silly creatures will act when [they]1654-silly creatures fancy [they]1654-silly creatures see a fate against [them]1654-silly creatures : [she]134-lady feverel neither petitioned for [her]134-lady feverel right nor claimed it : [she]134-lady feverel tried to ease [her]134-lady feverel heart 's yearning by stealth , and , now [she]134-lady feverel renounced all . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , not wanting in [the family]679-the family tenderness and softness , shuddered at [him]186-richard for accepting the sacrifice so composedly : but [he]186-richard bade [her]138-mrs. doria to think how distracting to [this boy]878-this boy would be the sight of such relations between [mother]1657-mother and [father]1512-father . A few years , and as [man]6035-man [he]186-richard should know , and judge , and love [her]138-mrs. doria . " Let this be [her]138-mrs. doria penance , not inflicted by [me]138-mrs. doria ! "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria bowed to the System for another , not opining when it would be [her]138-mrs. doria turn to bow for [herself]138-mrs. doria . Further behind the scenes [we]1660-we observe [Rizzio]135-rizzio and [Mary]136-mary grown older , much disenchanted : [she]138-mrs. doria discrowned , dishevelled , [he]186-richard with gouty fingers on a greasy guitar . [The Diaper Sandoe of promise]1661-the diaper sandoe of promise lends [his]186-richard pen for [small hires]1662-small hires . [His]186-richard fame has sunk ; [his]186-richard bodily girth has sensibly increased . What [he]186-richard can do , and will do , is still [his]186-richard theme ; meantime the juice of the juniper is in requisition , and it seems that those small hires can not be performed without it . Returning from [her]138-mrs. doria wretched journey to [[her]138-mrs. doria wretcheder home]1663-her wretcheder home , [the lady]990-the lady had to listen to a mild reproof from easy - going Diaper , a reproof so mild that [he]186-richard couched it in blank verse : for , seldom writing metrically now , [he]186-richard took to talking it . With a fluent sympathetic tear , [he]186-richard explained to [her]990-the lady that [she]990-the lady was damaging [her]990-the lady interests by these proceedings ; nor did [he]186-richard shrink from undertaking to elucidate wherefore . Pluming a smile upon [his]186-richard succulent mouth , [he]186-richard told [her]990-the lady that the poverty [she]990-the lady lived in was utterly unbefitting [her]990-the lady gentle nurture , and that [he]186-richard had reason to believe could assure [her]990-the lady that an annuity was on the point of being granted [her]990-the lady by [[her]990-the lady husband]1653-her husband . [And Diaper]132-lucy broke [his]186-richard bud of a smile into full flower as [he]186-richard delivered this information . [She]990-the lady learnt that [he]186-richard had applied to [[her]990-the lady husband]1653-her husband for money . It is hard to have [one]836-one 's prop of self - respect cut away just when [we]1668-we are suffering [a martyr]1669-a martyr 's agony at the stake . There was a five minutes ' tragic colloquy in the recesses behind the scenes , totally tragic to [Diaper , who had fondly hoped to bask in the warm sun of that annuity]1670-diaper , who had fondly hoped to bask in the warm sun of that annuity , and re - emerge from [his]186-richard state of grub . [The lady]990-the lady then wrote the letter [Sir Austin]186-richard held open to [[his]186-richard sister]1672-his sister . The atmosphere behind the scenes is not wholesome , so , having laid the Ghost , [we]1668-we will return and face the curtain . That infinitesimal dose of The World which [Master Ripton Thompson]158-ripton had furnished to the System with such instantaneous and surprising effect was considered by [Sir Austin]186-richard to have worked well , and to be for the time quite sufficient , so that [Ripton]158-ripton did not receive a second invitation to [Raynham]3-raynham , and [Richard]186-richard had [no special intimate of [his]186-richard own age]1673-no special intimate of his own age to rub [his]186-richard excessive vitality against , and wanted none . [His]186-richard hands were full enough with [Tom Bakewell]199-tom . Moreover , [[his]186-richard father]775-his father and [he]186-richard were heart in heart . [The boy]703-the boy 's mind was opening , and turned to [[his]186-richard father]775-his father affectionately reverent . At this period , when [the young savage]1677-the young savage grows into higher influences , the faculty of worship is foremost in [him]1677-the young savage . At this period [Jesuits]256-jesuits will stamp the future of [[their]256-jesuits chargeling flocks]1678-their chargeling flocks ; and [all who bring up youth by a System , and watch it]1679-all who bring up youth by a system , and watch it , know that it is the malleable moment . [Boys]816-boys possessing any mental or moral force to give [them]816-boys a tendency , then predestinate [their]816-boys careers ; or , if under supervision , take the impress that is given [them]816-boys : not often to cast it off , and seldom to cast it off altogether . In [Sir Austin]186-richard 's Note - book was written : " Between Simple Boyhood and Adolescence The Blossoming Season on the threshold of Puberty , there is one Unselfish Hour say , Spiritual Seed - time . "[186-richard] [He]186-richard took care that good seed should be planted in [Richard]186-richard , and that the most fruitful seed for [a youth]6399-a youth , namely , Example , should be of a kind to germinate in [him]703-the boy the love of every form of nobleness . " [I]186-richard am only striving to make [[my]186-richard son]6332-my son [a Christian]1162-a christian , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said , answering [them]1682-them who persisted in expostulating with the System . And to these instructions [he]186-richard gave an aim : " First be virtuous , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard told [[his]186-richard son]772-his son , " and then serve [[your]772-his son country]6562-your country with heart and soul . "[186-richard] [The youth]1506-the youth was instructed to cherish an ambition for statesmanship , and [he]1506-the youth and [[his]1506-the youth father]775-his father read history and the speeches of [British orators]1686-british orators to some purpose ; for one day [Sir Austin]186-richard found [him]186-richard leaning cross - legged , and with [his]186-richard hand to [his]186-richard chin , against a pedestal supporting the bust of [Chatham]257-chatham , contemplating [the hero of [our]1688-our Parliament]1687-the hero of our parliament , [his]186-richard eyes streaming with tears . [People]661-people said [the baronet]609-the baronet carried the principle of Example so far that [he]609-the baronet only retained [[his]609-the baronet boozing dyspeptic brother [Hippias]139-hippias at [Raynham]3-raynham]1691-his boozing dyspeptic brother hippias at raynham in order to exhibit to [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son the woeful retribution nature wreaked upon a life of indulgence ; [poor Hippias]139-hippias having now become a walking complaint . This was unjust , but there is no doubt [he]609-the baronet made use of every illustration to disgust or encourage [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son that [[his]609-the baronet neighbourhood]1694-his neighbourhood afforded [him]609-the baronet , and did not spare [[his]609-the baronet brother]695-his brother , for whom [Richard]186-richard entertained a contempt in proportion to [his]186-richard admiration of [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , and was for flying into penitential extremes which [Sir Austin]186-richard had to soften . [The boy]703-the boy prayed with [[his]703-the boy father]775-his father morning and night . " How is it , [sir]6036-sir , "[703-the boy] [he]703-the boy said one night , " [I]703-the boy ca n't get [Tom Bakewell]199-tom to pray ? "[703-the boy] " Does [he]199-tom refuse ? "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard asked . " [He]199-tom seems to be ashamed to , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard replied . " [He]199-tom wants to know what is the good ? and [I]186-richard do n't know what to tell [him]199-tom . "[186-richard] " [I]186-richard 'm afraid it has gone too far with [him]199-tom , "[186-richard] said [Sir Austin]186-richard , " and until [he]199-tom has had some deep sorrows [he]199-tom will not find the divine want of Prayer . Strive , [[my]186-richard son]6332-my son , when [you]6332-my son represent [the people]6565-the people , to provide for [their]6565-the people education . [He]199-tom feels everything now through a dull impenetrable rind . [Culture]258-culture is half - way to [heaven]6566-heaven . Tell [him]199-tom , [[my]186-richard son]6332-my son , should [he]199-tom ever be brought to ask how [he]199-tom may know the efficacy of Prayer , and that [his]199-tom prayer will be answered , tell [him]199-tom [he]199-tom quoted [The Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's Scrip : "[186-richard] ' Who rises from [Prayer]37-prayer [a better man]1699-a better man , [his]1699-a better man prayer is answered . ' " "[0-i] [I]0-i will , [sir]6036-sir , " said [Richard]186-richard , and went to sleep happy . Happy in [[his]6332-my son father]775-his father and in [himself]6332-my son , [the youth]1506-the youth now lived . [Conscience]259-conscience was beginning to inhabit [him]6332-my son , and [he]6332-my son carried some of the freightage known to [men]761-men ; though in so crude a form that it overweighed [him]6332-my son , now on this side , now on that . [The wise youth Adrian]346-adrian observed these further progressionary developments in [[his]346-adrian pupil]6572-his pupil , soberly cynical . [He]346-adrian was under [Sir Austin]186-richard 's interdict not to banter [him]346-adrian , and eased [his]346-adrian acrid humours inspired by the sight of [a felonious young rick - burner turning saint]6573-a felonious young rick - burner turning saint , by grave affectations of sympathy and extreme accuracy in marking the not widely - distant dates of [his]346-adrian various changes . The Bread - and - water phase lasted a fortnight : the Vegetarian an imitation of [[his]346-adrian cousin]1014-his cousin [Austin]186-richard , little better than a month : [the religious]6575-the religious , somewhat longer : [the religious]6575-the religious - propagandist when [he]346-adrian was for converting [the heathen of [Lobourne]4-lobourne and [Burnley]38-burnley]6577-the heathen of lobourne and burnley , and [the domestics of [the Abbey]774-the abbey]6578-the domestics of the abbey , including [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , longer still , and hard to bear ; [he]346-adrian tried to convert [Adrian]346-adrian ! All the while [Tom]199-tom was being exercised like [a raw recruit]6580-a raw recruit . [Richard]186-richard had [[a drill]6581-a drill - sergeant from [the nearest barracks]6583-the nearest barracks]6582-a drill - sergeant from the nearest barracks down for [him]346-adrian , to give [him]346-adrian a proper pride in [himself]346-adrian , and marched [him]346-adrian to and fro with immense satisfaction , and nearly broke [his]186-richard heart trying to get [the round - shouldered rustic]6584-the round - shouldered rustic to take in the rudiments of letters : for [the boy]703-the boy had unbounded hopes for [Tom]199-tom , as [a hero in grain]6586-a hero in grain . [Richard]186-richard 's pride also was cast aside . [He]186-richard affected to be , and really thought [he]186-richard was , humble . [Whereupon Adrian]260-adrian , as by accident , imparted to [him]186-richard the fact that [men]761-men were animals , and [he]186-richard an animal with the rest of [them]761-men . "[0-i] [I]0-i [an animal]1701-an animal ! " cries [Richard]186-richard in scorn , and for weeks [he]186-richard was as troubled by this rudiment of self - knowledge as [Tom]199-tom by [his]186-richard letters . [Sir Austin]186-richard had [him]186-richard instructed in the wonders of anatomy , to restore [his]186-richard self - respect . [Seed - Time]261-time passed thus smoothly , and adolescence came on , and [[his]186-richard cousin]1014-his cousin [Clare]147-clare felt what it was to be of an opposite sex to [him]186-richard . [She]1014-his cousin too was growing , but [nobody]1322-nobody cared how [she]1014-his cousin grew . Outwardly even [[her]1014-his cousin mother]6590-her mother seemed absorbed in the sprouting of the green off - shoot of the Feverel tree , and [Clare]147-clare was [[his]186-richard handmaiden]6591-his handmaiden , little marked by [him]186-richard . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry honestly loved [the boy]703-the boy . [She]489-mrs. berry would tell [him]703-the boy : "[0-i] If [I]0-i had been [a girl]809-a girl , [I]0-i would have had [you]809-a girl for [[my]0-i husband]1703-my husband . " And [he]703-the boy with the frankness of [his]703-the boy years would reply : "[0-i] And how do [you]0-i know [I]0-i would have had [you]0-i ? " causing [her]489-mrs. berry to laugh and call [him]703-the boy [a silly boy]6593-a silly boy , for had [he]703-the boy not heard [her]489-mrs. berry say [she]489-mrs. berry would have had [him]703-the boy ? Terrible words , [he]703-the boy knew not then the meaning of ! "[0-i] [You]809-a girl do n't read [[your]809-a girl father]6302-your father 's Book , " [she]489-mrs. berry said . [Her]489-mrs. berry own copy was bound in purple velvet , gilt - edged , as decorative ladies like to have holier books , and [she]489-mrs. berry carried it about with [her]489-mrs. berry , and quoted it , and [Adrian]260-adrian remarked to [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria hunted [a noble quarry]6594-a noble quarry , and deliberately aimed at [him]703-the boy therewith , which [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria chose to believe , and regretted [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother would not be on [his]653-her brother guard . "[809-a girl] See here , " said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , pressing an almondy finger - nail to one of the Aphorisms , which instanced how age and adversity must clay - enclose [us]6596-us ere [we]6596-us can effectually resist the magnetism of any human creature in [our]6596-us path . "[809-a girl] Can [you]809-a girl understand it , [child]1705-child ? " [Richard]186-richard informed [her]809-a girl that when [she]809-a girl read [he]186-richard could . "[809-a girl] Well , then , [[my]0-i squire]1706-my squire , " [she]809-a girl touched [his]186-richard cheek and ran [her]809-a girl fingers through [his]186-richard hair , "[1706-my squire] learn as quick as [you]1706-my squire can not to be all hither and yon with a hundred different attractions , as [I]0-i was before [I]0-i met [a wise man]1421-a wise man to guide [me]0-i . " "[1421-a wise man] Is [[my]0-i father]1400-my father very wise ? " [Richard]186-richard asked . "[1421-a wise man] [I]0-i think so , " [the lady]990-the lady emphasized [her]990-the lady individual judgment . "[0-i] Do [you]0-i " [Richard]186-richard broke forth , and was stopped by a beating of [his]186-richard heart . "[0-i] Do [I]0-i what ? " [she]990-the lady calmly queried . "[0-i] [I]0-i was going to say , do [you]1706-my squire [I]0-i mean , [I]0-i love [him]1400-my father so much . " [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry smiled and slightly coloured . [They]6598-they frequently approached this theme , and always retreated from it ; always with the same beating of heart to [Richard]186-richard , accompanied by the sense of a growing mystery , which , however , did not as yet generally disturb [him]186-richard . Life was made very pleasant to [him]186-richard at [Raynham]3-raynham , as it was part of [Sir Austin]186-richard 's principle of education that [[his]186-richard boy]1600-his boy should be thoroughly joyous and happy ; and whenever [Adrian]260-adrian sent in a satisfactory report of [[his]186-richard pupil]6572-his pupil 's advancement , which [he]186-richard did pretty liberally , diversions were planned , just as prizes are given to [diligent school - boys]6601-diligent school - boys , and [Richard]186-richard was supposed to have all [his]186-richard desires gratified while [he]186-richard attended to [his]186-richard studies . The System flourished . Tall , strong , bloomingly healthy , [he]186-richard took the lead of [[his]186-richard companions]6602-his companions on [land and water]6603-land and water , and had more than one bondsman in [his]186-richard service besides [Ripton]158-ripton Thompson [the boy]703-the boy without a Destiny ! Perhaps [the boy with a Destiny]6605-the boy with a destiny was growing up a trifle too conscious of it . [His]186-richard generosity to [[his]186-richard occasional companions]6606-his occasional companions was princely , but was exercised something too much in the manner of [a prince]6607-a prince ; and , notwithstanding [his]186-richard contempt for baseness , [he]186-richard would overlook that more easily than an offence to [his]186-richard pride , which demanded an utter servility when it had once been rendered susceptible . If [Richard]186-richard had [[his]186-richard followers]6608-his followers [he]186-richard had also [his]186-richard feuds . [The Papworths]168-the papworths were as subservient as [Ripton]158-ripton , but [young Ralph Morton]262-ralph , [the nephew of [Mr. Morton]166-mr. morton]6609-the nephew of mr. morton , and a match for [Richard]186-richard in numerous promising qualities , comprising the noble science of fisticuffs , [this youth]6610-this youth spoke [his]186-richard mind too openly , and moreover would not be snubbed . There was no middle course for [[Richard]186-richard 's comrades]6611-richard 's comrades between high friendship or absolute slavery . [He]186-richard was deficient in those cosmopolite habits and feelings which enable [boys]816-boys and [men]761-men to hold together without caring much for [each other]935-each other ; and , like [every insulated mortal]6615-every insulated mortal , [he]186-richard attributed the deficiency , of which [he]186-richard was quite aware , to the fact of [his]186-richard possessing a superior nature . [Young Ralph]263-ralph was [a lively talker]6616-a lively talker : therefore , argued [Richard]186-richard 's vanity , [he]263-ralph had no intellect . [He]263-ralph was affable : therefore [he]263-ralph was frivolous . [The women]6617-the women liked [him]263-ralph : therefore [he]263-ralph was a butterfly . In fine , [young Ralph]263-ralph was popular , and [[our]6618-our superb prince]6619-our superb prince , denied the privilege of despising , ended by detesting [him]263-ralph . Early in the days of [their]6618-our contention for leadership , [Richard]186-richard saw the absurdity of affecting to scorn [[his]186-richard rival]6620-his rival . [Ralph]263-ralph was [an Eton boy]6621-an eton boy , and hence , being robust , [a swimmer]6622-a swimmer and [a cricketer]6623-a cricketer . [A swimmer]6622-a swimmer and [a cricketer]6623-a cricketer is nowhere to be scorned in [youth]6626-youth 's republic . Finding that manoeuvre would not do , [Richard]186-richard was prompted once or twice to entrench [himself]186-richard behind [his]186-richard greater wealth and [his]186-richard position ; but [he]186-richard soon abandoned that also , partly because [his]186-richard chilliness to ridicule told [him]186-richard [he]186-richard was exposing [himself]186-richard , and chiefly that [his]186-richard heart was too chivalrous . And so [he]186-richard was dragged into the lists by [Ralph]263-ralph , and experienced the luck of [champions]6627-champions . For cricket , and for diving , [Ralph]263-ralph bore away the belt : [Richard]186-richard 's middle - stump tottered before [his]186-richard ball , and [he]186-richard could seldom pick up more than three eggs underwater to [Ralph]263-ralph 's half - dozen . [He]263-ralph was beaten , too , in jumping and running . Why will [silly mortals]6628-silly mortals strive to the painful pinnacles of championship ? Or why , once having reached [them]6628-silly mortals , not have the magnanimity and circumspection to retire into private life immediately ? Stung by [his]186-richard defeats , [Richard]186-richard sent [one of [[his]186-richard dependent Papworths]6630-his dependent papworths]6629-one of his dependent papworths to [Poer Hall]10-poer hall , with a challenge to [Ralph Barthrop Morton]262-ralph ; matching [himself]186-richard to swim across [the Thames]2-thames and back , once , trice , or thrice , within a less time than [he]186-richard , [Ralph Barthrop Morton]262-ralph , would require for the undertaking . It was accepted , and a reply returned , equally formal in the trumpeting of Christian names , wherein [Ralph Barthrop Morton]262-ralph acknowledged the challenge of [Richard Doria Feverel]127-richard , and was [[his]262-ralph man]6631-his man . The match came off on a midsummer morning , under the direction of [Captain Algernon]264-algernon . [Sir Austin]186-richard was [a spectator from the cover of [a plantation]6633-a plantation by [the river - side]6634-the river - side , unknown to [[his]186-richard son]772-his son]6632-a spectator from the cover of a plantation by the river - side , unknown to his son , and , to the scandal of [her]6636-her sex , [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry accompanied [the baronet]609-the baronet . [He]186-richard had invited [her]6636-her attendance , and [she]6636-her , obeying [her]6636-her frank nature , and knowing what [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's [Scrip]266-scrip said about prudes , at once agreed to view the match , pleasing [him]186-richard mightily . For was not here [a woman worthy [the Golden Ages of [the world]597-the world]6639-the golden ages of the world]6638-a woman worthy the golden ages of the world ? one who could look upon [man]6035-man as a creature divinely made , and look with a mind neither tempted , nor taunted , by [the Serpent]6642-the serpent ! [Such a woman]6643-such a woman was rare . [Sir Austin]186-richard did not discompose [her]6636-her by uttering [his]186-richard praises . [She]6636-her was conscious of [his]186-richard approval only in an increased gentleness of manner , and something in [his]186-richard voice and communications , as if [he]186-richard were speaking to a familiar , a very high compliment from [him]186-richard . While [the lads]977-the lads were standing ready for the signal to plunge from [the steep decline of greensward]6645-the steep decline of greensward into [the shining waters]6646-the shining waters , [Sir Austin]186-richard called upon [her]6636-her to admire [their]977-the lads beauty , and [she]6636-her did , and even advanced [her]6636-her head above [his]186-richard shoulder delicately . In so doing , and just as the start was given , a bonnet became visible to [Richard]186-richard . [Young Ralph]263-ralph was heels in air before [he]263-ralph moved , and then [he]263-ralph dropped like lead . [He]263-ralph was beaten by several lengths . The result of the match was unaccountable to all present , and [[Richard]186-richard 's friends]6647-richard 's friends unanimously pressed [him]186-richard to plead a false start . But though [the youth]1506-the youth , with full confidence in [his]1506-the youth better style and equal strength , had backed [himself]1506-the youth heavily against [[his]1506-the youth rival]6620-his rival , and had lost [his]1506-the youth little river - yacht to [Ralph]263-ralph , [he]1506-the youth would do nothing of the sort . It was [the Bonnet]267-the bonnet had beaten [him]1506-the youth , not [Ralph]263-ralph . [The Bonnet]267-the bonnet , typical of the mystery that caused [his]186-richard heart those violent palpitations , was [[his]186-richard dear , detestable enemy]6650-his dear , detestable enemy . And now , as [he]186-richard progressed from mood to mood , [his]186-richard ambition turned towards [a field where [Ralph]263-ralph could not rival [him]186-richard , and where [the Bonnet]267-the bonnet was etherealized , and [reigned glorious mistress]6652-reigned glorious mistress]6651-a field where ralph could not rival him , and where the bonnet was etherealized , and reigned glorious mistress . A cheek to the pride of [a boy]1243-a boy will frequently divert [him]186-richard to the path where lie [his]186-richard subtlest powers . [Richard]186-richard gave up [[his]186-richard companions]6602-his companions , servile or antagonistic : [he]186-richard relinquished the material world to [young Ralph]263-ralph , and retired into [himself]186-richard , where [he]186-richard was growing to be lord of kingdoms where [Beauty]268-beauty was [[his]186-richard handmaid]6655-his handmaid , and [History]269-history [[his]186-richard minister]6656-his minister and Time [[his]186-richard ancient harper]6657-his ancient harper , and sweet Romance [[his]186-richard bride]6658-his bride ; where [he]186-richard walked in [a realm vaster and more gorgeous than [the great Orient]6660-the great orient]6659-a realm vaster and more gorgeous than the great orient , peopled with [the heroes that have been]6661-the heroes that have been . For there is no princely wealth , and no loftiest heritage , to equal this early one that is made bountifully common to so many , when the ripening blood has put a spark to the imagination , and [the earth]1036-the earth is seen through rosy mists of a thousand fresh - awakened nameless and aimless desires ; panting for bliss and taking it as it comes ; making of any sight or sound , perforce of the enchantment [they]6663-they carry with [them]6663-they , a key to infinite , because innocent , pleasure . The passions then are gambolling cubs ; not the ravaging gluttons [they]6663-they grow to . [They]6663-they have [their]6663-they teeth and [their]6663-they talons , but [they]6663-they neither tear nor bite . [They]6663-they are in counsel and fellowship with the quickened heart and brain . The whole sweet system moves to music . Something akin to the indications of a change in the spirit of [[his]186-richard son]772-his son , which were now seen , [Sir Austin]186-richard had marked down to be expected , as due to [his]186-richard plan . The blushes of [the youth]1506-the youth , [his]186-richard long vigils , [his]186-richard clinging to solitude , [his]186-richard abstraction , and downcast but not melancholy air , were matters for rejoicing to [the prescient gentleman]6666-the prescient gentleman . "[1706-my squire] For it comes , " said [he]186-richard to [Dr. Clifford of Lobourne]181-lobourne , after consulting [him]181-lobourne medically on [the youth]1506-the youth 's behalf and being assured of [his]186-richard soundness , "[1706-my squire] it comes of a thoroughly sane condition . The blood is healthy , the mind virtuous : neither instigates the other to evil , and both are perfecting toward the flower of manhood . If [he]1709-he reach that pure in the untainted fulness and perfection of [his]1709-he natural powers [I]0-i am indeed [a happy father]1710-a happy father ! But one thing [he]1709-he will owe to [me]0-i : that at one period of [his]1709-he life [he]1709-he knew paradise , and could read [God]176-god 's handwriting on [the earth]1036-the earth ! Now [those abominations whom [you]1713-you call [precocious boys [your]1713-you little pet monsters]1714-precocious boys your little pet monsters]1712-those abominations whom you call precocious boys your little pet monsters , [doctor]6522-doctor ! and who can wonder that [the world]597-the world is what it is ? when it is full of [them]1712-those abominations whom you call precocious boys your little pet monsters as [they]1712-those abominations whom you call precocious boys your little pet monsters will have no divine time to look back upon in [their]1712-those abominations whom you call precocious boys your little pet monsters own lives , how can [they]1712-those abominations whom you call precocious boys your little pet monsters believe in innocence and goodness , or be other than [sons of selfishness and the Devil]1717-sons of selfishness and the devil ? But [[my]0-i boy]1718-my boy , " and [the baronet]609-the baronet dropped [his]609-the baronet voice to a key that was touching to hear , "[1718-my boy] [[my]0-i boy]1718-my boy , if [he]1718-my boy fall , will fall from [an actual region of purity]1720-an actual region of purity . [He]1718-my boy dare not be [a sceptic]1721-a sceptic as to that . Whatever [his]1718-my boy darkness , [he]1718-my boy will have the guiding light of a memory behind [him]1718-my boy . So much is secure . " To talk nonsense , or poetry , or the dash between the two , in a tone of profound sincerity , and to enunciate solemn discordances with received opinion so seriously as to convey the impression of a spiritual insight , is the peculiar gift by which [monomaniacs]6669-monomaniacs , having first persuaded [themselves]6669-monomaniacs , contrive to influence [[their]6669-monomaniacs neighbours]6670-their neighbours , and through [them]6669-monomaniacs to make conquest of [a good half of [the world]597-the world]6671-a good half of the world , for good or for ill . [Sir Austin]186-richard had this gift . [He]186-richard spoke as if [he]186-richard saw the truth , and , persisting in it so long , [he]186-richard was accredited by [those who did not understand [him]186-richard]6673-those who did not understand him , and silenced [them]6673-those who did not understand him that did . "[1722-we] [We]1722-we shall see , " was all the argument left to [Dr. Clifford]181-lobourne , and [other unbelievers]6674-other unbelievers . So far certainly the experiment had succeeded . [A comelier , bracer , better boy]6675-a comelier , bracer , better boy was nowhere to be met . [His]186-richard promise was undeniable . [The vessel]6676-the vessel , too , though it lay now in harbour and had not yet been proved by the buffets of the elements on [the great ocean]6677-the great ocean , had made a good trial trip , and got well through stormy weather , as the records of the Bakewell Comedy witnessed to at [Raynham]3-raynham . [No augury]6678-no augury could be hopefuller . [The Fates]270-the fates must indeed be hard , the Ordeal severe , the Destiny dark , that could destroy so bright a Spring ! But , bright as it was , [the baronet]609-the baronet relaxed nothing of [his]609-the baronet vigilant supervision . [He]609-the baronet said to [[his]609-the baronet intimates]6680-his intimates : "[1722-we] Every act , every fostered inclination , almost every thought , in this Blossoming Season , bears its seed for the Future . The living Tree now requires incessant watchfulness . " And , acting up to [his]609-the baronet light , [Sir Austin]186-richard did watch . [The youth]1506-the youth submitted to an examination every night before [he]1506-the youth sought [his]1506-the youth bed ; professedly to give an account of [his]1506-the youth studies , but really to recapitulate [his]1506-the youth moral experiences of the day . [He]1506-the youth could do so , for [he]1506-the youth was pure . Any wildness in [him]1506-the youth that [[his]1506-the youth father]775-his father noted , any remoteness or richness of fancy in [his]1506-the youth expressions , was set down as incidental to the Blossoming Season . There is nothing like a theory for binding [the wise]6262-the wise . [Sir Austin]186-richard , despite [his]186-richard rigid watch and ward , knew less of [[his]186-richard son]772-his son than [the servant of [[his]186-richard household]6686-his household]6685-the servant of his household . And [he]186-richard was deaf , as well as blind . [Adrian]260-adrian thought it [his]260-adrian duty to tell [him]260-adrian that [the youth]1506-the youth was consuming paper . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry likewise hinted at [his]186-richard mooning propensities . [Sir Austin]186-richard from [[his]186-richard lofty watch - tower of [the System]6689-the system]6688-his lofty watch - tower of the system had foreseen it , [he]186-richard said . But when [he]186-richard came to hear that [the youth]1506-the youth was writing poetry , [his]186-richard wounded heart had its reasons for being much disturbed . "[1723-you] Surely , " said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , "[1723-you] [you]1723-you knew [he]1724-he scribbled ? " "[1724-he] A very different thing from writing poetry , " said [the baronet]609-the baronet . "[1724-he] [No Feverel]1337-no feverel has ever written poetry . " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think it 's a sign of degeneracy , " [the lady]990-the lady remarked . "[1724-he] [He]1724-he rhymes very prettily to [me]0-i . " [A London phrenologist]6693-a london phrenologist , and [a friendly Oxford Professor of poetry]6694-a friendly oxford professor of poetry , quieted [Sir Austin]186-richard 's fears . [The phrenologist]6695-the phrenologist said [he]1724-he was totally deficient in the imitative faculty ; and [the Professor]6696-the professor , that [he]1724-he was equally so in the rhythmic , and instanced several consoling false quantities in the few effusions submitted to [him]1724-he . Added to this , [Sir Austin]186-richard told [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry that [Richard]186-richard had , at [his]186-richard best , done what [no poet]6697-no poet had ever been known to be capable of doing : [he]186-richard had , with [his]186-richard own hands , and in cold blood , committed [his]186-richard virgin manuscript to the flames : which made [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry sigh forth , "[1724-he] [Poor boy]831-poor boy ! " Killing [one 's darling child]6698-one 's darling child is a painful imposition . For [a youth in [his]6699-a youth in his blossoming season Blossoming Season]6699-a youth in his blossoming season , who fancies [himself]6699-a youth in his blossoming season [a poet]6700-a poet , to be requested to destroy [[his]6699-a youth in his blossoming season first - born]6701-his first - born , without a reason though to pretend a reason cogent enough to justify the request were a mockery , is a piece of abhorrent despotism , and [Richard]186-richard 's blossoms withered under it . [A strange man]6702-a strange man had been introduced to [him]186-richard , who traversed and bisected [his]186-richard skull with sagacious stiff fingers , and crushed [his]186-richard soul while , in an infallible voice , declaring [him]186-richard the animal [he]186-richard was making [him]186-richard feel such an animal ! Not only [his]186-richard blossoms withered , [his]186-richard being seemed to draw in its shoots and twigs . And when , coupled thereunto [the strange man]6703-the strange man having departed , [his]186-richard work done , [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , in [his]775-his father tenderest manner , stated that it would give [him]775-his father pleasure to see those same precocious , utterly valueless , scribblings among the cinders , the last remaining mental blossoms spontaneously fell away . [Richard]186-richard 's spirit stood bare . [He]186-richard protested not . Enough that it could be wished ! [He]186-richard would not delay a minute in doing it . Desiring [[his]186-richard father]775-his father to follow [him]186-richard , [he]186-richard went to a drawer in [[his]186-richard room]6116-his room , and from a clean - linen recess , never suspected by [Sir Austin]186-richard , [the secretive youth]6707-the secretive youth drew out bundle after bundle : each neatly tied , named , and numbered : and pitched them into flames . And so Farewell [[my]831-poor boy young Ambition]6708-my young ambition ! and with it farewell all true confidence between [Father]1512-father and [Son]271-son .[831-poor boy]

CHAPTER XIII

It was now , as [Sir Austin]186-richard had written it down , The Magnetic Age : the Age of violent attractions , when to hear mention of love is dangerous , and to see it , a communication of the disease . [People at [Raynham]3-raynham]1727-people at raynham were put on [their]1727-people at raynham guard by [the baronet]609-the baronet , and [his]609-the baronet reputation for wisdom was severely criticized in consequence of the injunctions [he]609-the baronet thought fit to issue through [butler]1729-butler and [housekeeper]1730-housekeeper down to [the lower household]1731-the lower household , for the preservation of [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son from any visible symptom of the passion . [A footman]1733-a footman and [two housemaids]1734-two housemaids are believed to have been dismissed on the report of [heavy Benson]187-benson that [they]1735-they were in or inclining to [the state]1736-the state ; upon which [an undercook]1737-an undercook and [a dairymaid]1738-a dairymaid voluntarily threw up [their]1735-they places , averring that " [they]1735-they did not want [no young men]6710-no young men , but to have [their]1735-they sex spied after by [an old wretch like that]6711-an old wretch like that , "[1739-the ponderous butler] indicating [the ponderous butler]1739-the ponderous butler , " was a little too much for [a Christian woman]6712-a christian woman , "[1735-they] and then [they]1735-they were ungenerous enough to glance at [Benson]187-benson 's well - known marital calamity , hinting that [some men]1740-some men met [their]1740-some men deserts . So intolerable did heavy [Benson]187-benson 's espionage become , that [Raynham]3-raynham would have grown depopulated of [[its]3-raynham womankind]1741-its womankind had not [Adrian]260-adrian interfered , who pointed out to [the baronet]609-the baronet what a fearful arm [[his]609-the baronet butler]1743-his butler was wielding . [Sir Austin]186-richard acknowledged it despondently . " It only shows , "[186-richard] said [he]186-richard , with a fine spirit of justice , " how all but impossible it is to legislate where there are [women]738-women ! "[186-richard] " [I]186-richard do not object , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard added ; " [I]186-richard hope [I]186-richard am too just to object to the exercise of [their]738-women natural inclinations . All [I]186-richard ask from [them]738-women is discreetness . "[186-richard] " Ay , "[260-adrian] said [Adrian]260-adrian , whose discreetness was a marvel . " No gadding about in [couples]6714-couples , "[609-the baronet] continued [the baronet]609-the baronet , " no kissing in public . Such occurrences [no boy]6715-no boy should witness . Whenever [people of both sexes]6716-people of both sexes are thrown together , [they]6716-people of both sexes will be silly ; and where [they]6716-people of both sexes are high - fed , uneducated , and barely occupied , it must be looked for as a matter of course . Let it be known that [I]609-the baronet only require discreetness . "[609-the baronet] Discreetness , therefore , was instructed to reign at [the Abbey]774-the abbey . [Under [Adrian]260-adrian 's able tuition the fairest of [[its]1746-under adrian 's able tuition the fairest of its domestics domestics]1747-its domestics]1746-under adrian 's able tuition the fairest of its domestics acquired that virtue . Discreetness , too , was enjoined to [the upper household]1748-the upper household . [[Sir Austin]186-richard , who had not previously appeared to notice the case of [[Lobourne]181-lobourne 's hopeless curate]1750-lobourne 's hopeless curate]1749-sir austin , who had not previously appeared to notice the case of lobourne 's hopeless curate , now desired [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria to interdict , or at least discourage , [his]186-richard visits , for the appearance of [the man was that of an embodied sigh and groan]1751-the man was that of an embodied sigh and groan . " Really , [Austin]186-richard ! "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , astonished to find [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother more awake than [she]138-mrs. doria had supposed , " [I]138-mrs. doria have never allowed [him]653-her brother to hope . "[138-mrs. doria] " Let [him]653-her brother see it , then , "[609-the baronet] replied [the baronet]609-the baronet ; " let [him]653-her brother see it . "[609-the baronet] " [The man]644-the man amuses [me]138-mrs. doria , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . " [You]186-richard know , [we]6718-we have few amusements here , [we]6718-we [inferior creatures]6719-inferior creatures . [I]138-mrs. doria confess [I]138-mrs. doria should like a barrel - organ better ; that reminds one of [town]6720-town and the opera ; and besides , it plays more than one tune . However , since [you]186-richard think [my]138-mrs. doria society bad for [him]6721-him , let [him]6721-him stop away . "[138-mrs. doria] With the self - devotion of [a woman]1754-a woman [she]138-mrs. doria grew patient and sweet the moment [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter [Clare]147-clare was spoken of , and the business of [her]138-mrs. doria life in view . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's maternal heart had betrothed [the two cousins]1756-the two cousins , [Richard]186-richard and [Clare]147-clare ; had already beheld [them]1756-the two cousins espoused and fruitful . For this [she]138-mrs. doria yielded the pleasures of [town]6720-town ; for this [she]138-mrs. doria immured [herself]138-mrs. doria at [Raynham]3-raynham ; for this [she]138-mrs. doria bore with a thousand follies , exactions , inconveniences , things abhorrent to [her]138-mrs. doria , and heaven knows what forms of torture and self - denial , which are smilingly endured by that greatest of voluntary martyrs a mother with [a daughter]723-a daughter to marry . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , [an amiable widow]1759-an amiable widow , had surely married but for [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter [Clare]147-clare . [The lady]990-the lady 's hair [no woman]1762-no woman could possess without feeling it [her]990-the lady pride . It was the daily theme of [[her]138-mrs. doria lady's - maid]1763-her lady's - maid , a natural aureole to [her]138-mrs. doria head . [She]138-mrs. doria was gay , witty , still physically youthful enough to claim a destiny ; and [she]138-mrs. doria sacrificed it to accomplish [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter 's ! sacrificed , as with heroic scissors , hair , wit , gaiety let [us]1765-us not attempt to enumerate how much ! more than may be said . And [she]138-mrs. doria was only one of thousands ; [thousands who have no portion of the hero]1766-thousands who have no portion of the hero 's reward ; for [he]1767-he may reckon on applause , and condolence , and sympathy , and honour ; [they]1768-they , [poor slaves]1769-poor slaves ! must look for nothing but the opposition of [their]1768-they own sex and the sneers of [ours]1765-us . O , [Sir Austin]186-richard ! had [you]186-richard not been so blinded , what an Aphorism might have sprung from this point of observation ! [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria was coolly told , between [sister]1770-sister and [brother]637-brother , that during the Magnetic Age [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter 's presence at [Raynham]3-raynham was undesirable . Instead of nursing offence , [her]138-mrs. doria sole thought was the mountain of prejudice [she]138-mrs. doria had to contend against . [She]138-mrs. doria bowed , and said , [Clare]147-clare wanted sea - air [she]1755-her daughter had never quite recovered the shock of that dreadful night . How long , [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria wished to know , might the Peculiar Period be expected to last ? " That , "[186-richard] said [Sir Austin]186-richard , " depends . A year , perhaps . [He]1767-he is entering on it . [I]186-richard shall be most grieved to lose [you]138-mrs. doria , [Helen]272-helen . [Clare]147-clare is now how old ? "[186-richard] " Seventeen . "[138-mrs. doria] " [She]1755-her daughter is marriageable . "[186-richard] " Marriageable , [Austin]186-richard ! at seventeen ! do n't name such a thing . [[My]186-richard child]6722-my child shall not be robbed of [her]6722-my child youth . "[186-richard] " [[Our]6723-our women]6724-our women marry early , [Helen]272-helen . "[138-mrs. doria] " [[My]609-the baronet child]6722-my child shall not ! "[609-the baronet] [The baronet]609-the baronet reflected a moment . [He]609-the baronet did not wish to lose [[his]609-the baronet sister]1672-his sister . " As [you]138-mrs. doria are of that opinion , [Helen]272-helen , "[609-the baronet] said [he]609-the baronet , " perhaps [we]6723-our may still make arrangements to retain [you]138-mrs. doria with [us]6723-our . Would [you]138-mrs. doria think it advisable to send [Clare]147-clare [she]6722-my child should know discipline to [some establishment]6726-some establishment for a few months ? "[609-the baronet] " To [an asylum]6727-an asylum , [Austin]186-richard ? "[138-mrs. doria] cried [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , controlling [her]138-mrs. doria indignation as well as [she]138-mrs. doria could . " To [some select superior seminary]6728-some select superior seminary , [Helen]272-helen . There are such to be found . "[138-mrs. doria] " [Austin]186-richard ! "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria exclaimed , and had to fight with a moisture in [her]138-mrs. doria eyes . " Unjust ! absurd ! "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria murmured . [The baronet]609-the baronet thought it a natural proposition that [Clare]147-clare should be [a bride]1776-a bride or [a schoolgirl]1777-a schoolgirl . " [I]138-mrs. doria can not leave [[my]138-mrs. doria child]6722-my child . "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria trembled . " Where [she]6722-my child goes , [I]138-mrs. doria go . [I]138-mrs. doria am aware that [she]6722-my child is only one of [our]6730-our sex , and therefore of no value to [the world]597-the world , but [she]6722-my child is [[my]138-mrs. doria child]6722-my child . [I]138-mrs. doria will see , [poor dear]6733-poor dear , that [you]6733-poor dear have no cause to complain of [her]6722-my child . "[138-mrs. doria] " [I]186-richard thought , "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard remarked , " that [you]6733-poor dear acquiesced in [my]186-richard views with regard to [[my]186-richard son]6332-my son . "[186-richard] " Yes generally , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , and felt culpable that [she]138-mrs. doria had not before , and could not then , tell [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother that [he]653-her brother had set up an Idol in [[his]653-her brother house]1652-his house an Idol of flesh ! more retributive and abominable than wood or brass or gold . But [she]138-mrs. doria had bowed to [the Idol]1780-the idol too long [she]138-mrs. doria had too entirely bound [herself]138-mrs. doria to gain [her]138-mrs. doria project by subserviency . [She]138-mrs. doria had , and [she]138-mrs. doria dimly perceived it , committed a greater fault in tactics , in teaching [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter to bow to [the Idol]1780-the idol also . Love of that kind [Richard]186-richard took for tribute . [He]186-richard was indifferent to [Clare]147-clare 's soft eyes . The parting kiss [he]186-richard gave [her]1755-her daughter was ready and cold as [[his]186-richard father]775-his father could desire . [Sir Austin]186-richard now grew eloquent to [him]186-richard in laudation of manly pursuits : but [Richard]186-richard thought [his]186-richard eloquence barren , [his]186-richard attempts at companionship awkward , and all manly pursuits and aims , life itself , vain and worthless . To what end ? sighed [the blossomless youth]1784-the blossomless youth , and cried aloud , as soon as [he]1784-the blossomless youth was relieved of [[his]1784-the blossomless youth father]775-his father 's society , what was the good of anything ? Whatever [he]1784-the blossomless youth did whichever path [he]1784-the blossomless youth selected , led back to [Raynham]3-raynham . And whatever [he]1784-the blossomless youth did , however wretched and wayward [he]1784-the blossomless youth showed [himself]1784-the blossomless youth , only confirmed [Sir Austin]186-richard more and more in the truth of [his]1784-the blossomless youth previsions . [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , now [the youth 's groom]1786-the youth 's groom , had to give [the baronet]609-the baronet a report of [[his]199-tom [young master]6240-young master]1788-his young master 's proceedings , in common with [Adrian]260-adrian , and while there was no harm to tell , [Tom]199-tom spoke out . " [He]1788-his young master do ride like fire every day to [Pig 's Snout]40-pig 's snout , "[199-tom] naming [the highest hill in [the neighbourhood]1791-the neighbourhood]1790-the highest hill in the neighbourhood , " and stand there and stare , never movin ' , like [a mad ' un]6735-a mad ' un . And then hoam agin all slack as if [he]1788-his young master 'd been beaten in a race by [somebody]1168-somebody . "[199-tom] " There is [no woman in that]6737-no woman in that ! "[609-the baronet] mused [the baronet]609-the baronet . " [He]1788-his young master would have ridden back as hard as [he]1788-his young master went , "[1793-this profound scientific humanist] reflected [this profound scientific humanist]1793-this profound scientific humanist , " had there been [a woman]1754-a woman in it . [He]1788-his young master would shun [vast expanses]6739-vast expanses , and seek shade , concealment , solitude . The desire for distances betokens emptiness and undirected hunger : when the heart is possessed by an image [we]6740-we fly to wood and [forest]6741-forest , like [the guilty]6742-the guilty . "[1793-this profound scientific humanist] [Adrian]260-adrian 's report accused [[his]260-adrian pupil]6572-his pupil of an extraordinary access of cynicism . " Exactly , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . " As [I]609-the baronet foresaw . At this period an insatiate appetite is accompanied by a fastidious palate . Nothing but the quintessences of existence , and those in exhaustless supplies , will satisfy this craving , which is not to be satisfied ! Hence [his]1788-his young master bitterness . Life can furnish no food fitting for [him]1788-his young master . The strength and purity of [his]1788-his young master energies have reached to an almost divine height , and roam through the Inane . Poetry , love , and such - like , are the drugs [earth]6128-earth has to offer to high natures , as [she]6128-earth offers to low ones debauchery . ' Tis a sign , this sourness , that [he]1788-his young master is subject to none of the empiricisms that are afloat . Now to keep [him]1788-his young master clear of them ! "[609-the baronet] [The Titans]273-the titans had an easier task in storming [Olympus]516-olympus . As yet , however , it could not be said that [Sir Austin]186-richard 's System had failed . On the contrary , it had reared [a youth]6399-a youth , handsome , intelligent , well - bred , and , observed [the ladies , with acute emphasis , innocent]1797-the ladies , with acute emphasis , innocent . Where , [they]1797-the ladies , with acute emphasis , innocent asked , was [such another young man]1798-such another young man to be found ? " Oh ! "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry to [Sir Austin]186-richard , " if [men]761-men could give [their]761-men hands to [women]738-women unsoiled how different would many a marriage be ! [She]1798-such another young man will be [a happy girl who calls [Richard husband]6747-richard husband]6746-a happy girl who calls richard husband . "[489-mrs. berry] " Happy , indeed ! "[609-the baronet] was [the baronet]609-the baronet 's caustic ejaculation . " But where shall [I]489-mrs. berry meet [one equal to [him]186-richard]6748-one equal to him , and [his]186-richard match ? "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]990-the lady was innocent when [I]990-the lady was [a girl]809-a girl , "[990-the lady] said [the lady]990-the lady . [Sir Austin]186-richard bowed a reserved opinion . " Do [you]186-richard think [no girls]6750-no girls innocent ? "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard gallantly thought [them]1801-they all so . " No , that [you]186-richard know [they]1801-they are not , "[990-the lady] said [the lady]990-the lady , stamping . " But [they]1801-they are more innocent than [boys]816-boys , [I]990-the lady am sure . "[990-the lady] " Because of [their]1801-they education , [madam]6090-madam . [You]6090-madam see now what [a youth]6399-a youth can be . Perhaps , when [my]990-the lady System is published , or rather to speak more humbly when it is practised , the balance may be restored , and [we]1805-we shall have [virtuous young men]6754-virtuous young men . "[990-the lady] " It 's too late for poor [me]990-the lady to hope for [a husband from one of [them]6754-virtuous young men]6755-a husband from one of them , "[990-the lady] said [the lady]990-the lady , pouting and laughing . " It is never too late for beauty to waken love , "[609-the baronet] returned [the baronet]609-the baronet , and [they]1805-we trifled a little . [They]1805-we were approaching [Daphne]346-adrian 's Bower , which [they]1805-we entered , and sat there to taste the coolness of a descending midsummer day . [The baronet]609-the baronet seemed in a humour for dignified fooling ; [the lady]990-the lady for serious converse . " [I]990-the lady shall believe again in [[Arthur]274-arthur 's knights]6756-arthur 's knights , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady said . " When [I]990-the lady was [a girl]809-a girl [I]990-the lady dreamed of one . "[990-the lady] " And [he]274-arthur was in quest of [the San Greal]275-the san greal ? "[990-the lady] " If [you]186-richard like . "[609-the baronet] " And showed [his]274-arthur good taste by turning aside for the more tangible San Blandish ? "[990-the lady] " Of course [you]186-richard consider it would have been so , "[990-the lady] sighed [the lady]990-the lady , ruffling . " [I]186-richard can only judge by [[our]1805-we generation]6758-our generation , "[186-richard] said [Sir Austin]186-richard , with a bend of homage . [The lady]990-the lady gathered [her]990-the lady mouth . " Either [we]1805-we are very mighty or [you]186-richard are very weak . "[990-the lady] " Both , [madam]6090-madam . "[990-the lady] " But whatever [we]1805-we are , and if [we]1805-we are bad , bad ! [we]1805-we love virtue , and truth , and lofty souls , in [men]761-men : and , when [we]1805-we meet those qualities in [them]761-men , [we]1805-we are constant , and would die for [them]761-men die for [them]761-men . Ah ! [you]186-richard know [men]761-men but not [women]738-women . "[990-the lady] " [The knights possessing such distinctions]6763-the knights possessing such distinctions must be young , [I]186-richard presume ? "[186-richard] said [Sir Austin]186-richard . " Old , or young ! "[186-richard] " But if old , [they]6763-the knights possessing such distinctions are scarce capable of enterprise ? "[990-the lady] " [They]6763-the knights possessing such distinctions are loved for [themselves]6763-the knights possessing such distinctions , not for [their]6763-the knights possessing such distinctions deeds . "[990-the lady] " Ah ! "[186-richard] " Yes ah ! "[990-the lady] said [the lady]990-the lady . " [Intellect]276-intellect may subdue [women]738-women make slaves of [them]6763-the knights possessing such distinctions ; and [they]738-women worship beauty perhaps as much as [you]186-richard do . But [they]738-women only love for ever and are mated when [they]738-women meet a noble nature . "[990-the lady] [Sir Austin]186-richard looked at [her]990-the lady wistfully . " And did [you]990-the lady encounter [the knight of]6765-the knight of [your]990-the lady dream ? "[186-richard] " Not then . "[990-the lady] [She]990-the lady lowered [her]990-the lady eyelids . It was prettily done . " And how did [you]990-the lady bear the disappointment ? "[990-the lady] " [My]186-richard dream was in [the nursery]6766-the nursery . The day [my]186-richard frock was lengthened to a gown [I]186-richard stood at the altar . [I]186-richard am not [the only girl that has been made [a woman]1754-a woman in a day , and given to [an ogre]6769-an ogre instead of [a true knight]6770-a true knight]6767-the only girl that has been made a woman in a day , and given to an ogre instead of a true knight . "[186-richard] " [Good God]176-god ! "[186-richard] exclaimed [Sir Austin]186-richard , " [women]738-women have much to bear . "[186-richard] Here [the couple]1811-the couple changed characters . [The lady]990-the lady became gay as [the baronet]609-the baronet grew earnest . " [You]186-richard know it is [our]1811-the couple lot , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady said . " And [we]1811-the couple are allowed many amusements . If [we]1811-the couple fulfil [our]1811-the couple duty in producing [children]6772-children , that , like [our]1811-the couple virtue , is its own reward . Then , as [a widow]6773-a widow , [I]990-the lady have wonderful privileges . "[990-the lady] " To preserve which , [you]990-the lady remain [a widow]6773-a widow ? "[186-richard] " Certainly , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady responded . " [I]990-the lady have no trouble now in patching and piecing that rag [the world]597-the world calls a character . [I]990-the lady can sit at [your]186-richard feet every day unquestioned . To be sure , [others]6776-others do the same , but [they]6776-others are [female eccentrics]6777-female eccentrics , and have cast off the rag altogether . "[990-the lady] [Sir Austin]186-richard drew nearer to [her]990-the lady . " [You]990-the lady would have made [an admirable mother]6778-an admirable mother , [madam]6090-madam . "[186-richard] This from [Sir Austin]186-richard was very like positive wooing . " It is , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard continued , " ten thousand pities that [you]990-the lady are not one . "[186-richard] " Do [you]186-richard think so ? "[990-the lady] [She]990-the lady spoke with humility . " [I]186-richard would , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard went on , " that [heaven]6566-heaven had given [you]990-the lady [a daughter]723-a daughter . "[186-richard] " Would [you]186-richard have thought [her]723-a daughter worthy of [Richard]186-richard ? "[186-richard] " [Our]6782-our blood , [madam]6090-madam , should have been one ! "[990-the lady] [The lady]990-the lady tapped [her]990-the lady toe with [her]990-the lady parasol . " But [I]990-the lady am [a mother]6784-a mother , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady said . " [Richard]186-richard is [[my]990-the lady son]6332-my son . Yes ! [Richard]186-richard is [[my]990-the lady boy]1718-my boy , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady reiterated . [Sir Austin]186-richard most graciously appended , " Call [him]186-richard [ours]1815-ours , [madam]6090-madam , "[186-richard] and held [his]186-richard head as if to catch the word from [her]990-the lady lips , which , however , [she]990-the lady chose to refuse , or defer . [They]1815-ours made [the coloured West]1816-the coloured west a common point for [their]1815-ours eyes , and then [Sir Austin]186-richard said : " As [you]6090-madam will not say ' ours , ' let [me]186-richard . And , as [you]6090-madam have therefore an equal claim on [the boy]703-the boy , [I]186-richard will confide to [you]6090-madam a project [I]186-richard have lately conceived . "[186-richard] The announcement of a project hardly savoured of a coming proposal , but for [Sir Austin]186-richard to confide one to [a woman]1754-a woman was almost tantamount to a declaration . So [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry thought , and so said [her]489-mrs. berry soft , deep - eyed smile , as [she]489-mrs. berry perused the ground while listening to the project . It concerned [Richard]186-richard 's nuptials . [He]186-richard was now nearly eighteen . [He]186-richard was to marry when [he]186-richard was five - and - twenty . Meantime [a young lady]1818-a young lady , some years [his]186-richard junior , was to be sought for in [the homes of [England]23-england]1819-the homes of england , who would be every way fitted by education , instincts , and blood on each of which qualifications [Sir Austin]186-richard unreservedly enlarged to espouse so perfect a youth and accept the honourable duty of assisting in the perpetuation of [the Feverels]1820-the feverels . [The baronet]609-the baronet went on to say that [he]609-the baronet proposed to set forth immediately , and devote a couple of months , to the first essay in [his]609-the baronet Coelebite search . " [I]489-mrs. berry fear , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , when the project had been fully unfolded , " [you]186-richard have laid down for [yourself]186-richard a difficult task . [You]186-richard must not be too exacting . "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]609-the baronet know it . "[609-the baronet] [The baronet]609-the baronet 's shake of the head was piteous . " Even in [England]23-england [she]1818-a young lady will be rare . But [I]609-the baronet confine [myself]609-the baronet to [no class]6789-no class . If [I]609-the baronet ask for blood it is for untainted , not what [you]6790-you call high blood . [I]609-the baronet believe [many of [the middle classes]6792-the middle classes]6791-many of the middle classes are frequently more careful more pure - blooded than [[our]6793-our aristocracy]6794-our aristocracy . Show [me]609-the baronet among [them]6791-many of the middle classes [a God - fearing family who educate [[their]6791-many of the middle classes children]6796-their children [I]609-the baronet should prefer [a girl without [brothers]6798-brothers and [sisters]6799-sisters]6797-a girl without brothers and sisters as [a Christian damsel]6800-a christian damsel should be educated say , on the model of [[my]609-the baronet son]6332-my son]6795-a god - fearing family who educate their children i should prefer a girl without brothers and sisters as a christian damsel should be educated say , on the model of my son , and [she]6797-a girl without brothers and sisters may be penniless , [I]609-the baronet will pledge [her]6797-a girl without brothers and sisters to [Richard Feverel]127-richard . "[609-the baronet] [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry bit [her]489-mrs. berry lip . " And what do [you]609-the baronet do with [Richard]127-richard while [you]609-the baronet are absent on this expedition ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Oh ! "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , " [he]127-richard accompanies [[his]127-richard father]775-his father . "[609-the baronet] " Then give it up . [[His]127-richard future bride]6803-his future bride is now pinafored and bread - and - buttery . [She]6803-his future bride romps , [she]6803-his future bride cries , [she]6803-his future bride dreams of play and pudding . How can [he]127-richard care for [her]6803-his future bride ? [He]127-richard thinks more at [his]127-richard age of [old women like [me]489-mrs. berry]6804-old women like me . [He]127-richard will be certain to kick against [her]6803-his future bride , and destroy [your]489-mrs. berry plan , believe [me]489-mrs. berry , [Sir Austin]186-richard . "[489-mrs. berry] " Ay ? ay ? do [you]489-mrs. berry think that ? "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry gave [him]609-the baronet a multitude of reasons . " Ay ! true , "[609-the baronet] [he]609-the baronet muttered . " [Adrian]346-adrian said the same . [He]346-adrian must not see [her]6803-his future bride . How could [I]609-the baronet think of it ! [The child]1104-the child is [naked woman]6806-naked woman . [He]346-adrian would despise [her]6803-his future bride . Naturally ! "[609-the baronet] " Naturally ! "[990-the lady] echoed [the lady]990-the lady . " Then , [madam]6090-madam , "[609-the baronet] and [the baronet]609-the baronet rose , " there is one thing for [me]609-the baronet to determine upon . [I]609-the baronet must , for the first time in [his]346-adrian life , leave [him]346-adrian . "[609-the baronet] " Will [you]609-the baronet , indeed ? "[990-the lady] said [the lady]990-the lady . " It is [my]990-the lady duty , having thus brought [him]346-adrian up , to see that [he]346-adrian is properly mated , not wrecked upon the quicksands of marriage , as [a youth so delicately trained]6808-a youth so delicately trained might be ; more easily than another ! Betrothed , [he]346-adrian will be safe from a thousand snares . [I]990-the lady may , [I]990-the lady think , leave [him]346-adrian for a term . [My]990-the lady precautions have saved [him]346-adrian from the temptations of [his]346-adrian season . "[990-the lady] " And under whose charge will [you]609-the baronet leave [him]346-adrian ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry inquired . [She]990-the lady had emerged from [the temple]1828-the temple , and stood beside [Sir Austin]186-richard on the upper steps , under a clear summer twilight . " [Madam]6090-madam ! "[186-richard] [he]186-richard took [her]990-the lady hand , and [his]186-richard voice was gallant and tender , " under whose but [yours]990-the lady ? "[186-richard] As [the baronet]609-the baronet said this , [he]186-richard bent above [her]990-the lady hand , and raised it to [his]186-richard lips . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry felt that [she]489-mrs. berry had been wooed and asked in wedlock . [She]489-mrs. berry did not withdraw [her]489-mrs. berry hand . [The baronet]609-the baronet 's salute was flatteringly reverent . [He]609-the baronet deliberated over it , as [one going through a grave ceremony]1831-one going through a grave ceremony . And [he]609-the baronet , [the scorner of [women]738-women]1832-the scorner of women , had chosen [her]990-the lady for [his]609-the baronet homage ! [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry forgot that [she]489-mrs. berry had taken some trouble to arrive at it . [She]489-mrs. berry received the exquisite compliment in all its unique honey - sweet : for in love [we]1834-we must deserve nothing or the fine bloom of fruition is gone . [The lady]990-the lady 's hand was still in durance , and [the baronet]609-the baronet had not recovered from [his]609-the baronet profound inclination , when a noise from [the neighbouring beechwood]1837-the neighbouring beechwood startled the two actors in this courtly pantomime . [They]1838-they turned [their]1838-they heads , and beheld the hope of [Raynham]3-raynham on horseback surveying the scene . The next moment [he]609-the baronet had galloped away .

CHAPTER XIV

All night [Richard]186-richard tossed on [his]186-richard bed with [his]186-richard heart in a rapid canter , and [his]186-richard brain bestriding it , traversing [the rich untasted world]1839-the rich untasted world , and [the great Realm of Mystery]1840-the great realm of mystery , from which [he]186-richard was now restrained no longer . Months [he]186-richard had wandered about the gates of [the Bonnet]267-the bonnet , wondering , sighing , knocking at [them]1841-them , and getting neither admittance nor answer . [He]186-richard had the key now . [[His]186-richard own father]1842-his own father had given it to [him]186-richard . [His]186-richard heart was a lightning steed , and bore [him]186-richard on and on over [limitless regions]1843-limitless regions bathed in superhuman beauty and strangeness , where [cavaliers]1844-cavaliers and [ladies]603-ladies leaned whispering upon close green swards , and [knights]1846-knights and [ladies]603-ladies cast a splendour upon [savage forests]1848-savage forests , and tilts and tourneys were held in [golden courts]1849-golden courts lit to a glorious day by [ladies]603-ladies ' eyes , one pair of which , dimly visioned , constantly distinguishable , followed [him]186-richard through the boskage and dwelt upon [him]186-richard in the press , beaming while [he]186-richard bent above a hand glittering white and fragrant as the frosted blossom of a May night . Awhile the heart would pause and flutter to a shock : [he]186-richard was in the act of consummating all earthly bliss by pressing [his]186-richard lips to the small white hand . Only to do that , and die ! cried [the Magnetic Youth]277-the magnetic youth : to fling the Jewel of Life into that one cup and drink it off ! [He]186-richard was intoxicated by anticipation . For that [he]186-richard was born . There was , then , some end in existence , something to live for ! to kiss [a woman]1754-a woman 's hand , and die ! [He]186-richard would leap from the couch , and rush to pen and paper to relieve [his]186-richard swarming sensations . [Scarce]278-scarce was [he]186-richard seated when the pen was dashed aside , the paper sent flying with the exclamation , " Have [I]186-richard not sworn [I]186-richard would never write again ? "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard had shut that safety - valve . The nonsense that was in [the youth]1506-the youth might have poured harmlessly out , and its urgency for ebullition was so great that [he]186-richard was repeatedly oblivious of [his]186-richard oath , and found [himself]186-richard seated under the lamp in the act of composition before pride could speak a word . Possibly the pride even of [Richard Feverel]127-richard had been swamped if the act of composition were easy at such a time , and a single idea could stand clearly foremost ; but myriads were demanding the first place ; chaotic hosts , like ranks of stormy billows , pressed impetuously for expression , and despair of reducing them to form , quite as much as pride , to which it pleased [him]186-richard to refer [his]186-richard incapacity , threw down the powerless pen , and sent [him]186-richard panting to [his]186-richard outstretched length and another headlong career through [the rosy - girdled land]1853-the rosy - girdled land . Toward morning the madness of the fever abated somewhat , and [he]186-richard went forth into the air . A lamp was still burning in [[[his]186-richard father]775-his father 's room]1855-his father 's room , and [Richard]127-richard thought , as [he]127-richard looked up , that [he]127-richard saw the ever - vigilant head on the watch . Instantly the lamp was extinguished , the window stood cold against the hues of dawn . Strong pulling is an excellent medical remedy for certain classes of fever . [Richard]127-richard took to it instinctively . The clear fresh water , burnished with sunrise , sparkled against [his]127-richard arrowy prow ; the soft deep shadows curled smiling away from [his]127-richard gliding keel . Overhead solitary morning unfolded itself , from blossom to bud , from bud to flower ; still , delicious changes of light and colour , to whose influences [he]186-richard was heedless as [he]186-richard shot under willows and aspens , and across sheets of river - reaches , pure mirrors to the upper glory , [himself]186-richard the sole tenant of [the stream]1856-the stream . [Somewhere at the founts of the world]1857-somewhere at the founts of the world lay [the land]6345-the land [he]186-richard was rowing toward ; something of [its]6345-the land shadowed lights might be discerned here and there . It was not a dream , now [he]186-richard knew . There was a secret abroad . [The woods]1859-the woods were full of it ; [the waters]1860-the waters rolled with it , and the winds . Oh , why could [not one]1861-not one in these days do some high knightly deed which should draw down [ladies]603-ladies ' eyes from [their]603-ladies heaven , as in the days of [Arthur]274-arthur ! To such a meaning breathed the unconscious sighs of [the youth]1506-the youth , when [he]186-richard had pulled through [his]186-richard first feverish energy . [He]186-richard was off [Bursley]9-bursley , and had lapsed a little into that musing quietude which follows strenuous exercise , when [he]186-richard heard a hail and [his]186-richard own name called . It was [no lady]1864-no lady , [no fairy]1865-no fairy , but [young Ralph Morton]262-ralph , an irruption of miserable masculine prose . Heartily wishing [him]186-richard abed with the rest of [mankind]771-mankind , [Richard]127-richard rowed in and jumped ashore . [Ralph]262-ralph immediately seized [his]127-richard arm , saying that [he]262-ralph desired earnestly to have a talk with [him]127-richard , and dragged [the Magnetic Youth]277-the magnetic youth from [his]127-richard water - dreams , up and down the wet mown grass . That [he]262-ralph had to say seemed to be difficult of utterance , and [Richard]127-richard , though [he]127-richard barely listened , soon had enough of [[his]127-richard old rival]1867-his old rival 's gladness at seeing [him]186-richard , and exhibited signs of impatience ; whereat [Ralph]262-ralph , as one who branches into matter somewhat foreign to [his]262-ralph mind , but of great human interest and importance , put the question to [him]127-richard : " [I]262-ralph say , what [woman]6810-woman 's name do [you]127-richard like best ? "[262-ralph] " [I]262-ralph do n't know any , "[262-ralph] quoth [Richard]127-richard , indifferently . " Why are [you]127-richard out so early ? "[262-ralph] In answer to this , [Ralph]262-ralph suggested that the name of [Mary]136-mary might be considered a pretty name . [Richard]127-richard agreed that it might be ; [the housekeeper at [Raynham]3-raynham]1868-the housekeeper at raynham , [half the women cooks]1869-half the women cooks , and [all the housemaids]1870-all the housemaids enjoyed that name ; the name of [Mary]136-mary was equivalent for [women]738-women at [home]675-home . " Yes , [I]262-ralph know , "[262-ralph] said [Ralph]262-ralph . " [We]6811-we have lots of [Marys]279-marys . It 's so common . Oh ! [I]262-ralph do n't like [Mary]136-mary best . What do [you]127-richard think ? "[262-ralph] [Richard]127-richard thought it just like another . " Do [you]127-richard know , "[262-ralph] [Ralph]262-ralph continued , throwing off the mask and plunging into the subject , " [I]262-ralph 'd do anything on [earth]6128-earth for some names one or two . It 's not [Mary]136-mary , nor [Lucy]132-lucy . [Clarinda]280-clarinda 's pretty , but it 's like a novel . [Claribel]281-claribel , [I]262-ralph like . Names beginning with ' Cl ' [I]262-ralph prefer . The ' Cl 's ' are always [gentle and lovely girls [you]127-richard would die for]6813-gentle and lovely girls you would die for ! Do n't [you]127-richard think so ? "[262-ralph] [Richard]127-richard had never been acquainted with any of [them]1873-them to inspire that emotion . Indeed these urgent appeals to [his]127-richard fancy in feminine names at five o'clock in the morning slightly surprised [him]127-richard , though [he]127-richard was but half awake to [the outer world]1874-the outer world . By degrees [he]127-richard perceived that [Ralph]262-ralph was changed . Instead of [the lusty boisterous boy]1875-the lusty boisterous boy , [[his]127-richard rival in manly sciences , who spoke straightforwardly and acted up to [his]127-richard speech]1876-his rival in manly sciences , who spoke straightforwardly and acted up to his speech , here was [an abashed and blush - persecuted youth]1877-an abashed and blush - persecuted youth , who sued piteously for a friendly ear wherein to pour the one idea possessing [him]127-richard . Gradually , too , [Richard]127-richard apprehended that [Ralph]262-ralph likewise was on the frontiers of [the Realm of Mystery]43-the realm of mystery , perhaps further toward it than [he]262-ralph [himself]262-ralph was ; and then , as by a sympathetic stroke , was revealed to [him]262-ralph the wonderful beauty and depth of meaning in feminine names . The theme appeared novel and delicious , fitted to the season and the hour . But the hardship was , that [Richard]127-richard could choose none from the number ; all were the same to [him]127-richard ; [he]127-richard loved [them]1878-them all . " Do n't [you]127-richard really prefer the ' Cl 's ' ? "[262-ralph] said [Ralph]262-ralph , persuasively . " Not better than the names ending in ' a ' and ' y , ' [Richard]127-richard replied , wishing [he]127-richard could , for [Ralph]262-ralph was evidently ahead of [him]127-richard . "[262-ralph] Come under these trees , " said [Ralph]262-ralph . And under the trees [Ralph]262-ralph unbosomed . [His]262-ralph name was down for [the army]6814-the army : [Eton]282-eton was quitted for ever . In a few months [he]262-ralph would have to join [[his]262-ralph regiment]6815-his regiment , and before [he]262-ralph left [he]262-ralph must say goodbye to [[his]262-ralph friends]6559-his friends .... Would [Richard]127-richard tell [him]262-ralph [Mrs. Forey]138-mrs. doria 's address ? [he]127-richard had heard [she]138-mrs. doria was somewhere by [the sea]6065-the sea . [Richard]127-richard did not remember the address , but said [he]127-richard would willingly take charge of any letter and forward it . [Ralph]262-ralph dived [his]262-ralph hand into [his]262-ralph pocket . "[262-ralph] Here it is . But do n't let [anybody]1879-anybody see it . " "[0-i] [[My]0-i aunt]1880-my aunt 's name is not [Clare]147-clare , " said [Richard]127-richard , perusing what was composed of the exterior formula . "[0-i] [You]0-i 've addressed it to [Clare]147-clare [herself]147-clare . " That was plain to see . "[147-clare] [Emmeline Clementina Matilda Laura]283-emmeline , [Countess Blandish]284-countess blandish , " [Richard]127-richard continued in a low tone , transferring the names , and playing on the musical strings they were to [him]127-richard . Then [he]127-richard said : "[284-countess blandish] Names of [ladies]603-ladies ! How [they]603-ladies sweeten [their]603-ladies names ! " [He]127-richard fixed [his]127-richard eyes on [Ralph]262-ralph . If [he]127-richard discovered anything further [he]127-richard said nothing , but bade [the good fellow]6818-the good fellow good - bye , jumped into [[his]127-richard boat]6819-his boat , and pulled down the tide . The moment [Ralph]262-ralph was hidden by an abutment of the banks , [Richard]127-richard perused the address . For the first time it struck [him]127-richard that [[his]127-richard cousin]1014-his cousin [Clare]147-clare was [a very charming creature]6821-a very charming creature : [he]127-richard remembered the look of [her]1014-his cousin eyes , and especially the last reproachful glance [she]1014-his cousin gave [him]127-richard at parting . What business had [Ralph]262-ralph to write to [her]1014-his cousin ? Did [she]1014-his cousin not belong to [Richard Feverel]127-richard ? [He]127-richard read the words again and again : [Clare Doria Forey]147-clare . Why , [Clare]147-clare was the name [he]127-richard liked best nay , [he]127-richard loved it . [Doria]147-clare , too [she]1014-his cousin shared [his]1014-his cousin own name with [him]127-richard . Away went [his]127-richard heart , not at a canter now , at a gallop , as one who sights [the quarry]6822-the quarry . [He]127-richard felt too weak to pull . Clare Doria Forey oh , perfect melody ! Sliding with the tide , [he]127-richard heard it fluting in [the bosom of [the hills]1290-the hills]6823-the bosom of the hills . When nature has made [us]6825-us ripe for love , it seldom occurs that [the Fates]270-the fates are behindhand in furnishing a temple for the flame . Above green - flashing plunges of a weir , and shaken by the thunder below , lilies , golden and white , were swaying at anchor among the reeds . [Meadow]44-meadow - sweet hung from the banks thick with weed and trailing bramble , and there also hung [a daughter of earth]6826-a daughter of earth . [Her]1014-his cousin face was shaded by a broad straw hat with a flexible brim that left [her]1014-his cousin lips and chin in the sun , and , sometimes nodding , sent forth a light of promising eyes . Across [her]1014-his cousin shoulders , and behind , flowed large loose curls , brown in shadow , almost golden where the ray touched them . [She]1014-his cousin was simply dressed , befitting decency and the season . On a closer inspection [you]6827-you might see that [her]1014-his cousin lips were stained . [This blooming young person]6828-this blooming young person was regaling on dewberries . They grew between [the bank]6829-the bank and [the water]6830-the water . Apparently [she]1014-his cousin found the fruit abundant , for [her]1014-his cousin hand was making pretty progress to [her]1014-his cousin mouth . Fastidious youth , which revolts at [woman]6810-woman plumping [her]1014-his cousin exquisite proportions on bread - and - butter , and would [we]6825-us must suppose joyfully have [her]1014-his cousin scraggy to have [her]1014-his cousin poetical , can hardly object to dewberries . Indeed the act of eating them is dainty and induces musing . The dewberry is a sister to the lotus , and [an innocent sister]6832-an innocent sister . [You]6827-you eat : mouth , eye , and hand are occupied , and the undrugged mind free to roam . And so it was with [the damsel who knelt there]6833-the damsel who knelt there . The little skylark went up above [her]1014-his cousin , all song , to the smooth southern cloud lying along the blue : from a dewy copse dark over [her]1014-his cousin nodding hat the blackbird fluted , calling to [her]1014-his cousin with thrice mellow note : the kingfisher flashed emerald out of green osiers : a bow - winged heron travelled aloft , seeking solitude [a boat]6834-a boat slipped toward [her]1014-his cousin , containing [a dreamy youth]6835-a dreamy youth ; and still [she]1014-his cousin plucked the fruit , and ate , and mused , as if [no fairy prince]6836-no fairy prince were invading [[her]1014-his cousin territories]6837-her territories , and as if [she]1014-his cousin wished not for one , or knew not [her]1014-his cousin wishes . Surrounded by [the green shaven meadows]6838-the green shaven meadows , the pastoral summer buzz , the weir - fall 's thundering white , amid the breath and beauty of wild flowers , [she]1014-his cousin was a bit of lovely human life in a fair setting ; a terrible attraction . [The Magnetic Youth]277-the magnetic youth leaned round to note [his]277-the magnetic youth proximity to the weir - piles , and beheld the sweet vision . [Stiller]285-stiller and stiller grew nature , as at the meeting of two electric clouds . [Her]1014-his cousin posture was so graceful , that though [he]277-the magnetic youth was making straight for the weir , [he]277-the magnetic youth dared not dip a scull . Just then one enticing dewberry caught [her]1014-his cousin eyes . [He]277-the magnetic youth was floating by unheeded , and saw that [her]1014-his cousin hand stretched low , and could not gather what it sought . A stroke from [his]277-the magnetic youth right brought [him]277-the magnetic youth beside [her]1014-his cousin . [The damsel]6839-the damsel glanced up dismayed , and [her]1014-his cousin whole shape trembled over the brink . [Richard]127-richard sprang from [[his]127-richard boat]6819-his boat into [the water]6830-the water . Pressing a hand beneath [her]1014-his cousin foot , which [she]1014-his cousin had thrust against the crumbling wet sides of [the bank]6829-the bank to save [herself]1014-his cousin , [he]127-richard enabled [her]1014-his cousin to recover [her]1014-his cousin balance , and gain [safe earth]6843-safe earth , whither [he]127-richard followed [her]1014-his cousin .[603-ladies]

CHAPTER XV

[He]1882-him had landed on [an island of [the still - vexed Bermoothes]1884-the still - vexed bermoothes]1883-an island of the still - vexed bermoothes . [The world]597-the world lay wrecked behind [him]1882-him : [Raynham]3-raynham hung in mists , remote , a phantom to the vivid reality of this white hand which had drawn [him]1882-him thither away thousands of leagues in an eye - twinkle . Hark , how [Ariel]286-ariel sang overhead ! What splendour in the heavens ! What marvels of beauty about [his]1882-him enchanted brows ! And , O [you]1886-you wonder ! Fair Flame ! by whose light the glories of being are now first seen .... Radiant Miranda ! [Prince Ferdinand]287-prince ferdinand is at [your]1886-you feet . Or is it [Adam]288-adam , [his]288-adam rib taken from [his]288-adam side in sleep , and thus transformed , to make [him]288-adam behold [[his]288-adam Paradise]1887-his paradise , and lose it ? ... [The youth]1506-the youth looked on [her]1889-her with as glowing an eye . It was [the First Woman to [him]1506-the youth]1890-the first woman to him . And [she]1889-her mankind was all [Caliban]289-caliban to [her]1889-her , saving [this one princely youth]1891-this one princely youth . So to [each other]935-each other said [their]1893-their changing eyes in the moment [they]1893-their stood together ; [he]1506-the youth pale , and [she]1889-her blushing . [She]1889-her was indeed sweetly fair , and would have been held fair among [rival damsels]1894-rival damsels . On [a magic shore]1895-a magic shore , and to [a youth educated by a System , strung like an arrow drawn to the head]1896-a youth educated by a system , strung like an arrow drawn to the head , [he]1506-the youth , it might be guessed , could fly fast and far with [her]1889-her . The soft rose in [her]1889-her cheeks , the clearness of [her]1889-her eyes , bore witness to the body 's virtue ; and health and happy blood were in [her]1889-her bearing . Had [she]1889-her stood before [Sir Austin]186-richard among [rival damsels]1894-rival damsels , that [Scientific Humanist]290-the scientific humanist , for the consummation of [his]186-richard System , would have thrown [her]1889-her the handkerchief for [[his]186-richard son]772-his son . The wide summer - hat , nodding over [her]1889-her forehead to [her]1889-her brows , seemed to flow with the flowing heavy curls , and those fire - threaded mellow curls , only half - curls , waves of hair call them , rippling at the ends , went like a sunny red - veined torrent down [her]1889-her back almost to [her]1889-her waist : a glorious vision to [the youth , who embraced it as a flower of beauty]1899-the youth , who embraced it as a flower of beauty , and read not a feature . There were curious features of colour in [her]1889-her face for [him]1506-the youth to have read . [Her]1889-her brows , thick and brownish against a soft skin showing the action of the blood , met in the bend of a bow , extending to the temples long and level : [you]1900-you saw that [she]1889-her was fashioned to peruse the sights of [earth]6128-earth , and by the pliability of [her]1889-her brows that [the wonderful creature]1902-the wonderful creature used [her]1889-her faculty , and was not going to be a statue to [the gazer]1903-the gazer . Under the dark thick brows an arch of lashes shot out , giving a wealth of darkness to the full frank blue eyes , a mystery of meaning more than brain was ever meant to fathom : richer , henceforth , than all mortal wisdom to [Prince Ferdinand]287-prince ferdinand . For when nature turns artist , and produces contrasts of colour on a fair face , where is [the Sage]1904-the sage , or what [the Oracle]1905-the oracle , shall match the depth of its lightest look ? [Prince Ferdinand]287-prince ferdinand was also fair . In [his]287-prince ferdinand slim boating - attire [his]287-prince ferdinand figure looked heroic . [His]287-prince ferdinand hair , rising from the parting to the right of [his]287-prince ferdinand forehead , in what [his]287-prince ferdinand admiring [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry called [his]287-prince ferdinand plume , fell away slanting silkily to the temples across the nearly imperceptible upward curve of [his]287-prince ferdinand brows there felt more than seen , so slight it was and gave to [his]287-prince ferdinand profile a bold beauty , to which [his]287-prince ferdinand bashful , breathless air was a flattering charm . An arrow drawn to the head , capable of flying fast and far with [her]1889-her ! [He]287-prince ferdinand leaned a little forward , drinking [her]1889-her in with all [his]287-prince ferdinand eyes , and [young Love]291-love has a thousand . Then [truly the System]292-truly the system triumphed , just ere it was to fall ; and could [Sir Austin]186-richard have been content to draw the arrow to the head , and let it fly , when it would fly , [he]186-richard might have pointed to [[his]186-richard son]772-his son again , and said to [the world]597-the world , " Match [him]772-his son ! "[186-richard] Such keen bliss as [the youth]1506-the youth had in the sight of [her]1889-her , [an innocent youth]1909-an innocent youth alone has powers of soul in [him]1909-an innocent youth to experience . " O [Women]738-women ! "[265-the pilgrim] says [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip , in one of its solitary outbursts , " [Women , who like , and will have for hero]6845-women , who like , and will have for hero , [a rake]6846-a rake ! how soon are [you]6847-you not to learn that [you]6847-you have taken bankrupts to [your]6847-you bosoms , and that the putrescent gold that attracted [you]6847-you is the slime of the Lake of Sin ! "[265-the pilgrim] If [these two]634-these two were [Ferdinand]287-prince ferdinand and [Miranda]293-miranda , [Sir Austin]186-richard was not [Prospero]294-prospero , and was not present , or [their]634-these two fates might have been different . So [they]634-these two stood a moment , changing eyes , and then [Miranda]293-miranda spoke , and [they]634-these two came down to [earth]6128-earth , feeling no less in [heaven]6566-heaven . [She]293-miranda spoke to thank [him]287-prince ferdinand for [his]287-prince ferdinand aid . [She]293-miranda used quite common simple words ; and used them , no doubt , to express a common simple meaning : but to [him]287-prince ferdinand [she]293-miranda was uttering magic , casting spells , and the effect they had on [him]287-prince ferdinand was manifested in the incoherence of [his]287-prince ferdinand replies , which were too foolish to be chronicled . [The couple]1811-the couple were again mute . Suddenly [Miranda]293-miranda , with an exclamation of anguish , and innumerable lights and shadows playing over [her]293-miranda lovely face , clapped [her]293-miranda hands , crying aloud , " [My]293-miranda book ! [my]293-miranda book ! "[293-miranda] and ran to [the bank]6829-the bank . [Prince Ferdinand]287-prince ferdinand was at [her]293-miranda side . " What have [you]293-miranda lost ? "[287-prince ferdinand] [he]287-prince ferdinand said . " [My]293-miranda book ! "[293-miranda] [she]293-miranda answered , [her]293-miranda delicious curls swinging across [her]293-miranda shoulders to [the stream]1856-the stream . Then turning to [him]287-prince ferdinand , " Oh , no , no ! let [me]293-miranda entreat [you]287-prince ferdinand not to , "[293-miranda] [she]293-miranda said ; " [I]293-miranda do not so very much mind losing it . "[293-miranda] And in [her]293-miranda eagerness to restrain [him]287-prince ferdinand [she]293-miranda unconsciously laid [her]293-miranda gentle hand upon [his]287-prince ferdinand arm , and took the force of motion out of [him]287-prince ferdinand . " Indeed , [I]293-miranda do not really care for the silly book , "[293-miranda] [she]293-miranda continued , withdrawing [her]293-miranda hand quickly , and reddening . " Pray , do not ! "[293-miranda] [The young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman had kicked off [his]287-prince ferdinand shoes . No sooner was the spell of contact broken than [he]287-prince ferdinand jumped in . [The water]6830-the water was still troubled and discoloured by [his]287-prince ferdinand introductory adventure , and , though [he]287-prince ferdinand ducked [his]287-prince ferdinand head with the spirit of a dabchick , the book was missing . A scrap of paper floating from the bramble just above [the water]6830-the water , and looking as if fire had caught its edges and it had flown from one adverse element to the other , was all [he]287-prince ferdinand could lay hold of ; and [he]287-prince ferdinand returned to [land]6070-land disconsolately , to hear [Miranda]293-miranda 's murmured mixing of thanks and pretty expostulations . " Let [me]287-prince ferdinand try again , "[287-prince ferdinand] [he]287-prince ferdinand said . " No , indeed ! "[293-miranda] [she]293-miranda replied , and used the awful threat : " [I]293-miranda will run away if [you]287-prince ferdinand do , "[293-miranda] which effectually restrained [him]287-prince ferdinand . [Her]293-miranda eye fell on the fire - stained scrap of paper , and brightened , as [she]293-miranda cried , " There , there ! [you]287-prince ferdinand have what [I]293-miranda want . It is that . [I]293-miranda do not care for the book . No , please ! [You]287-prince ferdinand are not to look at it . Give it [me]293-miranda . "[293-miranda] Before [her]293-miranda playfully imperative injunction was fairly spoken , [Richard]186-richard had glanced at the document and discovered a Griffin between two Wheatsheaves : [his]186-richard crest in silver : and below O wonderment immense ! [his]186-richard own handwriting ! [He]186-richard handed it to [her]293-miranda . [She]293-miranda took it , and put it in [her]293-miranda bosom . Who would have thought , that , where all else perished , Odes , Idyls , Lines , Stanzas , this one Sonnet to the stars should be miraculously reserved for such a starry fate passing beatitude ! As [they]1920-they walked silently across [the meadow]1921-the meadow , [Richard]186-richard strove to remember the hour and the mood of mind in which [he]186-richard had composed the notable production . The stars were invoked , as seeing and foreseeing all , to tell [him]287-prince ferdinand where then [his]287-prince ferdinand love reclined , and so forth ; [Hesper]295-hesper was complacent enough to do so , and described [her]293-miranda in a couplet " Through sunset 's amber see [me]295-hesper shining fair , As [her]293-miranda blue eyes shine through [her]293-miranda golden hair . "[295-hesper] And surely no words could be more prophetic . Here were two blue eyes and golden hair ; and by some strange chance , that appeared like the working of a divine finger , [she]293-miranda had become [the possessor of the prophecy]1922-the possessor of the prophecy , [she]293-miranda that was to fulfil it ! [The youth]1506-the youth was too charged with emotion to speak . Doubtless [the damsel]6839-the damsel had less to think of , or had some trifling burden on [her]6839-the damsel conscience , for [she]6839-the damsel seemed to grow embarrassed . At last [she]6839-the damsel drew up [her]6839-the damsel chin to look at [[her]6839-the damsel companion]1925-her companion under the nodding brim of [her]6839-the damsel hat and the action gave [her]6839-the damsel a charmingly freakish air , crying , " But where are [you]1925-her companion going to ? [You]1925-her companion are wet through . Let [me]6839-the damsel thank [you]1925-her companion again ; and , pray , leave [me]6839-the damsel , and go [home]675-home and change instantly . "[6839-the damsel] " Wet ? "[1926-the magnetic muser] replied [the magnetic muser]1926-the magnetic muser , with a voice of tender interest ; " not more than one foot , [I]1926-the magnetic muser hope . [I]1926-the magnetic muser will leave [you]1925-her companion while [you]1925-her companion dry [your]1925-her companion stockings in the sun . "[1926-the magnetic muser] At this [she]6839-the damsel could not withhold a shy laugh . " Not [I]1926-the magnetic muser , but [you]1925-her companion . [You]1925-her companion would try to get that silly book for [me]1926-the magnetic muser , and [you]1925-her companion are dripping wet . Are [you]1925-her companion not very uncomfortable ? "[1926-the magnetic muser] In all sincerity [he]1926-the magnetic muser assured [her]6839-the damsel that [he]1926-the magnetic muser was not . " And [you]1925-her companion really do not feel that [you]1925-her companion are wet ? "[1926-the magnetic muser] [He]1926-the magnetic muser really did not : and it was a fact that [he]1926-the magnetic muser spoke truth . [She]6839-the damsel pursed [her]6839-the damsel dewberry mouth in the most comical way , and [her]6839-the damsel blue eyes lightened laughter out of the half - closed lids . " [I]6839-the damsel can not help it , "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel said , [her]6839-the damsel mouth opening , and sounding harmonious bells of laughter in [his]1926-the magnetic muser ears . " Pardon [me]6839-the damsel , wo n't [you]1926-the magnetic muser ? "[6839-the damsel] [His]1926-the magnetic muser face took the same soft smiling curves in admiration of [her]6839-the damsel . " Not to feel that [you]1926-the magnetic muser have been in the water , the very moment after ! "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel musically interjected , seeing [she]6839-the damsel was excused . " It 's true , "[1926-the magnetic muser] [he]1926-the magnetic muser said ; and [his]1926-the magnetic muser own gravity then touched [him]1926-the magnetic muser to join a duet with [her]6839-the damsel , which made [them]1927-them no longer feel [strangers]1928-strangers , and did the work of a month of intimacy . Better than sentiment , laughter opens the breast to love ; opens the whole breast to [his]1926-the magnetic muser full quiver , instead of a corner here and there for a solitary arrow . Hail the occasion propitious , [O British young]1929-o british young ! and laugh and treat love as [an honest God]1930-an honest god , and dabble not with the sentimental rouge . [These two]634-these two laughed , and [the souls of each]1932-the souls of each cried out to [other]1933-other , " It is [I]1932-the souls of each it is [I.]1932-the souls of each "[1932-the souls of each] [They]634-these two laughed and forgot the cause of [their]634-these two laughter , and the sun dried [his]1926-the magnetic muser light river clothing , and [they]634-these two strolled toward [the blackbird 's copse]1934-the blackbird 's copse , and stood near a stile in sight of the foam of the weir and the many - coloured rings of eddies streaming forth from it . [[Richard]186-richard 's boat]1935-richard 's boat , meanwhile , had contrived to shoot the weir , and was swinging , bottom upward , broadside with the current down [the rapid backwater]1936-the rapid backwater . " Will [you]1926-the magnetic muser let it go ? "[6839-the damsel] said [the damsel]6839-the damsel , eying it curiously . " It ca n't be stopped , "[1926-the magnetic muser] [he]1926-the magnetic muser replied , and could have added : " What do [I]1926-the magnetic muser care for it now ! "[1926-the magnetic muser] [His]1926-the magnetic muser old life was whirled away with it , dead , drowned . [His]1926-the magnetic muser new life was with [her]6839-the damsel , alive , divine . [She]6839-the damsel flapped low the brim of [her]6839-the damsel hat . " [You]1926-the magnetic muser must really not come any farther , "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel softly said . " And will [you]1926-the magnetic muser go , and not tell [me]1926-the magnetic muser who [you]1926-the magnetic muser are ? "[1926-the magnetic muser] [he]1926-the magnetic muser asked , growing bold as the fears of losing [her]6839-the damsel came across [him]1926-the magnetic muser . " And will [you]1926-the magnetic muser not tell [me]1926-the magnetic muser before [you]1926-the magnetic muser go "[1926-the magnetic muser] [his]1926-the magnetic muser face burned " how [you]1926-the magnetic muser came by that that paper ? "[6839-the damsel] [She]6839-the damsel chose to select the easier question for answer : " [You]1926-the magnetic muser ought to know [me]6839-the damsel ; [we]6849-we have been introduced . "[6839-the damsel] [Sweet]296-sweet was [her]6839-the damsel winning off - hand affability . " Then who , in heaven 's name , are [you]1926-the magnetic muser ? Tell [me]296-sweet ! [I]296-sweet never could have forgotten [you]1926-the magnetic muser . "[296-sweet] " [You]1926-the magnetic muser have , [I]6839-the damsel think , "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel said . " Impossible that [we]6849-we could ever have met , and [I]6839-the damsel forget [you]1926-the magnetic muser ! "[6839-the damsel] [She]6839-the damsel looked up at [him]1926-the magnetic muser . " Do [you]1926-the magnetic muser remember [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe ? "[6839-the damsel] " [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe ! [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe ! "[296-sweet] quoth [Richard]186-richard , as if [he]186-richard had to touch [his]186-richard brain to recollect there was such [a place]1938-a place . " Do [you]1926-the magnetic muser mean [old [Blaize]167-farmer blaize 's farm]6850-old blaize 's farm ? "[186-richard] " Then [I]6839-the damsel am [[old Blaize]167-farmer blaize 's niece]6851-old blaize 's niece . "[6839-the damsel] [She]6839-the damsel tripped [him]1926-the magnetic muser a soft curtsey . [The magnetized youth]1939-the magnetized youth gazed at [her]6839-the damsel . By what magic was it that [this divine sweet creature]1940-this divine sweet creature could be allied with [that old churl]1941-that old churl ! " Then what what is [your]6839-the damsel name ? "[1926-the magnetic muser] said [his]1926-the magnetic muser mouth , while [his]1926-the magnetic muser eyes added , " [O wonderful creature]6852-o wonderful creature ! How came [you]6839-the damsel to enrich [the earth]1036-the earth ? "[1926-the magnetic muser] " Have [you]1926-the magnetic muser forgot [the Desboroughs of [Dorset]27-dorset]6854-the desboroughs of dorset , too ? "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel peered at [him]1926-the magnetic muser from a side - bend of the flapping brim . " [The Desboroughs of [Dorset]27-dorset]6854-the desboroughs of dorset ? "[6839-the damsel] A light broke in on [him]1926-the magnetic muser . " And have [you]6839-the damsel grown to this ? [That little girl [I]1926-the magnetic muser saw there]6856-that little girl i saw there ! "[1926-the magnetic muser] [He]1926-the magnetic muser drew close to [her]6839-the damsel to read the nearest features of the vision . [She]6839-the damsel could no more laugh off the piercing fervour of [his]1926-the magnetic muser eyes . [Her]6839-the damsel volubility fluttered under [his]1926-the magnetic muser deeply wistful look , and now neither voice was high , and [they]1942-they were mutually constrained . " [You]1926-the magnetic muser see , "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel murmured , " [we]1942-they are [old acquaintances]6857-old acquaintances . "[6839-the damsel] [Richard]186-richard , with [his]1926-the magnetic muser eyes still intently fixed on [her]6839-the damsel , returned , " [You]6839-the damsel are very beautiful ! "[186-richard] The words slipped out . Perfect simplicity is unconsciously audacious . [Her]6839-the damsel overpowering beauty struck [his]1926-the magnetic muser heart , and , like an instrument that is touched and answers to the touch , [he]1926-the magnetic muser spoke . [Miss Desborough]297-miss desborough made an effort to trifle with this terrible directness ; but [his]1926-the magnetic muser eyes would not be gainsaid , and checked [her]6839-the damsel lips . [She]6839-the damsel turned away from [them]1943-them , [her]6839-the damsel bosom a little rebellious . Praise so passionately spoken , and by one who has been [a damsel]1944-a damsel 's first dream , dreamed of nightly many long nights , and clothed in the virgin silver of [her]6839-the damsel thoughts in bud , praise from [him]1926-the magnetic muser is coin the heart can not reject , if it would . [She]6839-the damsel quickened [her]6839-the damsel steps . " [I]6839-the damsel have offended [you]1926-the magnetic muser ! "[6839-the damsel] said a mortally wounded voice across [her]6839-the damsel shoulder . That [he]1926-the magnetic muser should think so were too dreadful . " Oh no , no ! [you]1926-the magnetic muser would never offend [me]6839-the damsel . "[6839-the damsel] [She]6839-the damsel gave [him]1926-the magnetic muser [her]6839-the damsel whole sweet face . " Then why why do [you]1926-the magnetic muser leave [me]6839-the damsel ? "[6839-the damsel] " Because , "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel hesitated , " [I]6839-the damsel must go . "[6839-the damsel] " No . [You]6839-the damsel must not go . Why must [you]6839-the damsel go ? Do not go . "[6839-the damsel] " Indeed [I]6839-the damsel must , "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel said , pulling at the obnoxious broad brim of [her]6839-the damsel hat ; and , interpreting a pause [he]1926-the magnetic muser made for [his]1926-the magnetic muser assent to [her]6839-the damsel rational resolve , shyly looking at [him]1926-the magnetic muser , [she]6839-the damsel held [her]6839-the damsel hand out , and said , " Good - bye , "[6839-the damsel] as if it were a natural thing to say . The hand was pure white white and fragrant as the frosted blossom of a Maynight . It was the hand whose shadow , cast before , [he]1926-the magnetic muser had last night bent [his]1926-the magnetic muser head reverentially above , and kissed resigning [himself]1926-the magnetic muser thereupon over to execution for payment of the penalty of such daring by such bliss well rewarded . [He]1926-the magnetic muser took the hand , and held it , gazing between [her]6839-the damsel eyes . " Good - bye , "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel said again , as frankly as [she]6839-the damsel could , and at the same time slightly compressing [her]6839-the damsel fingers on [his]1926-the magnetic muser in token of adieu . It was a signal for [his]1926-the magnetic muser to close firmly upon [hers]6839-the damsel . " [You]6839-the damsel will not go ? "[6839-the damsel] " Pray , let [me]6839-the damsel , "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel pleaded , [her]6839-the damsel sweet brows suing in wrinkles . " [You]6839-the damsel will not go ? "[1926-the magnetic muser] Mechanically [he]1926-the magnetic muser drew the white hand nearer [his]1926-the magnetic muser thumping heart . " [I]6839-the damsel must , "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel faltered piteously . " [You]6839-the damsel will not go ? "[6839-the damsel] " Oh yes ! yes ! "[1926-the magnetic muser] " Tell [me]6839-the damsel . Do [you]6839-the damsel wish to go ? "[6839-the damsel] The question was a subtle one . A moment or two [she]6839-the damsel did not answer , and then forswore [herself]6839-the damsel , and said , Yes . " Do [you]6839-the damsel [you]6839-the damsel wish to go ? "[1926-the magnetic muser] [He]1926-the magnetic muser looked with quivering eyelids under [hers]6839-the damsel . A fainter Yes responded . " [You]6839-the damsel wish wish to leave [me]1926-the magnetic muser ? "[1926-the magnetic muser] [His]1926-the magnetic muser breath went with the words . " Indeed [I]1926-the magnetic muser must . "[1926-the magnetic muser] [Her]6839-the damsel hand became [a closer prisoner]1945-a closer prisoner . All at once an alarming delicious shudder went through [her]6839-the damsel frame . From [him]1926-the magnetic muser to [her]6839-the damsel it coursed , and back from [her]6839-the damsel to [him]1926-the magnetic muser . Forward and back love 's electric messenger rushed from heart to heart , knocking at each , till it surged tumultuously against the bars of [its prison]1946-its prison , crying out for its mate . [They]1947-they stood trembling in unison , [a lovely couple under these fair heavens of the morning]1948-a lovely couple under these fair heavens of the morning . When [he]1926-the magnetic muser could get [his]1926-the magnetic muser voice it said , " Will [you]6839-the damsel go ? "[1926-the magnetic muser] But [she]6839-the damsel had none to reply with , and could only mutely bend upward [her]6839-the damsel gentle wrist . " Then , farewell ! "[1926-the magnetic muser] [he]1926-the magnetic muser said , and , dropping [his]1926-the magnetic muser lips to the soft fair hand , kissed it , and hung [his]1926-the magnetic muser head , swinging away from [her]6839-the damsel , ready for death . Strange , that now [she]6839-the damsel was released [she]6839-the damsel should linger by [him]1926-the magnetic muser . Strange , that [his]1926-the magnetic muser audacity , instead of [the executioner]1949-the executioner , brought blushes and timid tenderness to [his]1926-the magnetic muser side , and the sweet words , " [You]6839-the damsel are not angry with [me]6839-the damsel ? "[6839-the damsel] " With [you]6839-the damsel , [O Beloved]298-o beloved ! "[1926-the magnetic muser] cried [his]1926-the magnetic muser soul . " And [you]6839-the damsel forgive [me]6839-the damsel , [fair charity]6858-fair charity ! "[6839-the damsel] " [I]6839-the damsel think it was rude of [me]6839-the damsel to go without thanking [you]1926-the magnetic muser again , "[6839-the damsel] [she]6839-the damsel said , and again proffered [her]6839-the damsel hand . The sweet heaven - bird shivered out [his]1926-the magnetic muser song above [him]1926-the magnetic muser . The gracious glory of heaven fell upon [his]1926-the magnetic muser soul . [He]1926-the magnetic muser touched [her]6839-the damsel hand , not moving [his]1926-the magnetic muser eyes from [her]6839-the damsel , nor speaking , and [she]6839-the damsel , with a soft word of farewell , passed across the stile , and up [the pathway]1950-the pathway through the dewy shades of [the copse]1951-the copse , and out of the arch of the light , away from [his]1926-the magnetic muser eyes . And away with [her]6839-the damsel went the wild enchantment . [He]1926-the magnetic muser looked on barren air . But it was no more the world of yesterday . The marvellous splendours had sown seeds in [him]1926-the magnetic muser , ready to spring up and bloom at [her]6839-the damsel gaze ; and in [his]1926-the magnetic muser bosom now the vivid conjuration of [her]6839-the damsel tones , [her]6839-the damsel face , [her]6839-the damsel shape , makes them leap and illumine [him]1926-the magnetic muser like fitful summer lightnings ghosts of the vanished sun . There was nothing to tell [him]1926-the magnetic muser that [he]1926-the magnetic muser had been making love and declaring it with extraordinary rapidity ; nor did [he]1926-the magnetic muser know it . Soft flushed cheeks ! sweet mouth ! strange sweet brows ! eyes of softest fire ! how could [his]1926-the magnetic muser ripe eyes behold [you]1952-you , and not plead to keep [you]1952-you ? Nay , how could [he]1926-the magnetic muser let [you]1952-you go ? And [he]1926-the magnetic muser seriously asked [himself]1926-the magnetic muser that question . To - morrow [this place]1953-this place will have a memory [the river]791-the river and [the meadow]1921-the meadow , and the white falling weir : [his]1926-the magnetic muser heart will build [a temple]1956-a temple [here]6225-here ; and the skylark will be [[its]6225-here high - priest]1958-its high - priest , and [the old blackbird]1959-the old blackbird [[its]6225-here glossy - gowned chorister]1960-its glossy - gowned chorister , and there will be a sacred repast of dewberries . To - day the grass is grass : [his]1926-the magnetic muser heart is chased by phantoms and finds rest nowhere . Only when the most tender freshness of [his]1926-the magnetic muser flower comes across [him]1926-the magnetic muser does [he]1926-the magnetic muser taste a moment 's calm ; and no sooner does it come than it gives place to keen pangs of fear that [she]1961-she may not be [his]1926-the magnetic muser for ever . [Erelong]299-erelong [he]299-erelong learns that [her]1961-she name is [Lucy]132-lucy . [Erelong]299-erelong [he]299-erelong meets [Ralph]262-ralph , and discovers that in a day [he]262-ralph has distanced [him]262-ralph by a sphere . [He]299-erelong and [Ralph]262-ralph and [the curate of [Lobourne]4-lobourne]1962-the curate of lobourne join in [their]1963-their walks , and raise classical discussions on [ladies]603-ladies ' hair , fingering a thousand delicious locks , from those of [Cleopatra]300-cleopatra to [the Borgia]301-the borgia 's . " Fair ! fair ! all of [them]603-ladies fair ! "[1965-the melancholy curate] sighs [the melancholy curate]1965-the melancholy curate , " as are [those women formed for [our]1963-their perdition]6859-those women formed for our perdition ! [I]1965-the melancholy curate think [we]1963-their have in [this country]6207-this country what will match the Italian or the Greek . "[1965-the melancholy curate] [His]299-erelong mind flutters to [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , [Richard]186-richard blushes before the vision of [Lucy]132-lucy , and [Ralph]262-ralph , whose heroine 's hair is a dark luxuriance , dissents , and claims a noble share in the slaughter of [men]761-men for [dark - haired Wonders]1967-dark - haired wonders . [They]1968-they have no mutual confidences , but [they]1968-they are singularly kind to [each other]935-each other , [these three children of instinct]1970-these three children of instinct .

[CHAPTER XVI

Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , and [others who professed an interest in the fortunes and future of the systematized youth]1971-others who professed an interest in the fortunes and future of the systematized youth , had occasionally mentioned names of [families whose alliance according to apparent calculations]1972-families whose alliance according to apparent calculations , would not degrade [his]299-erelong blood : and over these names , secretly preserved on an open leaf of the note - book , [Sir Austin]186-richard , as [he]186-richard neared [the metropolis]1973-the metropolis , distantly dropped [his]186-richard eye . There were names historic and [names mushroomic]1974-names mushroomic ; names that [the Conqueror]1975-the conqueror might have called in [his]1975-the conqueror muster - roll ; names that had been , clearly , tossed into the upper stratum of civilized lifer by a millwheel or [a merchant - stool]1976-a merchant - stool . Against [them]1968-they [the baronet]609-the baronet had written M. or Po . or Pr . signifying , Money , Position , Principles , favouring [the latter with special brackets]1978-the latter with special brackets . The wisdom of [a worldly man]1979-a worldly man , which [he]299-erelong could now and then adopt , determined [him]299-erelong , before [he]299-erelong commenced [his]299-erelong round of visits , to consult and sound [[his]299-erelong solicitor]1980-his solicitor and [[his]299-erelong physician thereanent]1981-his physician thereanent ; [lawyers]1982-lawyers and [doctors]1983-doctors being [the rats who know best the merits of [a house]1985-a house , and on what sort of foundation it may be standing]1984-the rats who know best the merits of a house , and on what sort of foundation it may be standing . [Sir Austin]186-richard entered [the great city]1986-the great city with a sad mind . The memory of [his]186-richard misfortune came upon [him]186-richard vividly , as if no years had intervened , and it were but yesterday that [he]186-richard found the letter telling [him]186-richard that [he]186-richard had [no wife]1987-no wife and [[his]186-richard son]772-his son [no mother]1989-no mother . [He]186-richard wandered on foot through [the streets]1990-the streets the first night of [his]186-richard arrival , looking strangely at [the shops]1991-the shops and shows and bustle of [the world]597-the world from which [he]186-richard had divorced [himself]186-richard ; feeling as destitute as [the poorest vagrant]1993-the poorest vagrant . [He]186-richard had almost forgotten how to find [his]186-richard way about , and came across [[his]186-richard old mansion]1994-his old mansion in [his]186-richard efforts to regain [[his]186-richard hotel]1995-his hotel . The windows were alight signs of merry life within . [He]186-richard stared at [it]1996-it from the shadow of the opposite side . It seemed to [him]186-richard [he]186-richard was a ghost gazing upon [[his]186-richard living past]1997-his living past . And then the phantom which had stood there mocking while [he]186-richard felt as [other men the phantom , now flesh and blood reality]1998-other men the phantom , now flesh and blood reality , seized and convulsed [his]186-richard heart , and filled its unforgiving crevices with bitter ironic venom . [He]186-richard remembered by the time reflection returned to [him]186-richard that it was [Algernon]264-algernon , who had [the house]711-the house at [his]264-algernon disposal , probably giving a card - party , or something of the sort . In the morning , too , [he]186-richard remembered that [he]186-richard had divorced [the world]597-the world to we d a System , and must be faithful to [that exacting Spouse]2001-that exacting spouse , who , now alone of things on [earth]6128-earth , could fortify and recompense [him]186-richard . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton received [[his]158-ripton client]2003-his client with the dignity and emotion due to such a rent - roll and the unexpectedness of the honour . [He]186-richard was [a thin stately man of law]2004-a thin stately man of law , garbed as one who gave audience to [acred bishops]2005-acred bishops , and carrying on [his]186-richard countenance the stamp of paternity to the parchment skins , and of a virtuous attachment to [Port]302-port wine sufficient to increase [his]186-richard respectability in the eyes of [moral Britain]303-moral britain . After congratulating [Sir Austin]186-richard on the fortunate issue of two or three suits , and being assured that [the baronet]609-the baronet 's business in [town]6720-town had no concern therewith , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton ventured to hope that [the young heir]979-the young heir was all [[his]158-ripton father]775-his father could desire [him]158-ripton to be , and heard with satisfaction that [he]158-ripton was a pattern to [the youth of the Age]2010-the youth of the age . " A difficult time of life , [Sir Austin]186-richard ! "[2011-the old lawyer] said [the old lawyer]2011-the old lawyer , shaking [his]2011-the old lawyer head . " [We]6861-we must keep [our]6861-we eyes on [them]6862-them keep awake ! The mischief is done in a minute . "[2011-the old lawyer] " [We]6861-we must take care to have seen where [we]6861-we planted , and that the root was sound , or the mischief will do itself in site of , or under the very spectacles of , supervision , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . [[His]609-the baronet legal adviser]2013-his legal adviser murmured " Exactly , "[609-the baronet] as if that were [his]2013-his legal adviser own idea , adding , " It is [my]2013-his legal adviser plan with [Ripton]158-ripton , who has had the honour of an introduction to [you]186-richard , and a very pleasant time [he]158-ripton spent with [[my]2013-his legal adviser young friend]6863-my young friend , whom [he]158-ripton does not forget . [Ripton]158-ripton follows the Law . [He]158-ripton is articled to [me]2013-his legal adviser , and will , [I]2013-his legal adviser trust , succeed [me]2013-his legal adviser worthily in [your]186-richard confidence . [I]2013-his legal adviser bring [him]158-ripton into [town]6720-town in the morning ; [I]2013-his legal adviser take [him]158-ripton back at night . [I]2013-his legal adviser think [I]2013-his legal adviser may say that [I]2013-his legal adviser am quite content with [him]158-ripton . "[2013-his legal adviser] " Do [you]2011-the old lawyer think , "[186-richard] said [Sir Austin]186-richard , fixing [his]186-richard brows , " that [you]2011-the old lawyer can trace every act of [his]158-ripton to its motive ? "[186-richard] [The old lawyer]2011-the old lawyer bent forward and humbly requested that this might be repeated . " Do [you]2011-the old lawyer "[2011-the old lawyer] [Sir Austin]186-richard held the same searching expression " do [you]2011-the old lawyer establish [yourself]2011-the old lawyer in a radiating centre of intuition : do [you]2011-the old lawyer base [your]2011-the old lawyer watchfulness on so thorough an acquaintance with [his]158-ripton character , so perfect a knowledge of the instrument , that all its movements even the eccentric ones are anticipated by [you]2011-the old lawyer , and provided for ? "[186-richard] The explanation was a little too long for [the old lawyer]2011-the old lawyer to entreat another repetition . Winking with the painful deprecation of [a deaf man]2016-a deaf man , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton smiled urbanely , coughed conciliatingly , and said [he]158-ripton was afraid [he]158-ripton could not affirm that much , though [he]158-ripton was happily enabled to say that [Ripton]158-ripton had borne an extremely good character at [school]785-school . " [I]158-ripton find , "[158-ripton] [Sir Austin]186-richard remarked , as sardonically [he]186-richard relaxed [his]186-richard inspecting pose and mien , " there are [fathers who are content to be simply obeyed]6865-fathers who are content to be simply obeyed . Now [I]186-richard require not only that [[my]186-richard son]6332-my son should obey ; [I]186-richard would have [him]6332-my son guiltless of the impulse to gainsay [my]186-richard wishes feeling [me]186-richard in [him]6332-my son stronger than [his]6332-my son undeveloped nature , up to a certain period , where [my]186-richard responsibility ends and [his]6332-my son commences . [Man]6035-man is [a self - acting machine]6868-a self - acting machine . [He]6035-man can not cease to be a machine ; but , though self - acting , [he]6035-man may lose the powers of self - guidance , and in a wrong course [his]6035-man very vitalities hurry [him]6035-man to perdition . Young , [he]6035-man is an organism ripening to the set mechanic diurnal round , and while so [he]6035-man needs [all the angels]6869-all the angels to hold watch over [him]6035-man that [he]6035-man grow straight and healthy , and fit for what machinal duties [he]6035-man may have to perform "[186-richard] ... [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton agitated [his]158-ripton eyebrows dreadfully . [He]158-ripton was utterly lost . [He]158-ripton respected [Sir Austin]186-richard 's estates too much to believe for a moment [he]158-ripton was listening to downright folly . Yet how otherwise explain the fact of [[his]158-ripton excellent client]2018-his excellent client being incomprehensible to [him]158-ripton ? For [a middle - aged gentleman]2019-a middle - aged gentleman , and one who has been in the habit of advising and managing , will rarely have a notion of accusing [his]2019-a middle - aged gentleman understanding ; and [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton had not the slightest notion of accusing [his]2019-a middle - aged gentleman . But [the baronet]609-the baronet 's condescension in coming thus to [him]158-ripton , and speaking on the subject nearest [his]609-the baronet heart , might well affect [him]158-ripton , and [he]609-the baronet quickly settled the case in favour of [both parties]2021-both parties , pronouncing mentally that [[his]609-the baronet honoured client]2022-his honoured client had a meaning , and so deep it was , so subtle , that no wonder [he]609-the baronet experienced difficulty in giving it fitly significant words . [Sir Austin]186-richard elaborated [his]186-richard theory of the Organism and the Mechanism , for [[his]186-richard lawyer]2023-his lawyer 's edification . At a recurrence of the word " healthy "[158-ripton] [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton caught [him]186-richard up : " [I]158-ripton apprehended [you]186-richard ! Oh , [I]158-ripton agree with [you]186-richard , [Sir Austin]186-richard ! entirely ! Allow [me]158-ripton to ring for [[my]158-ripton son]6332-my son [Ripton]158-ripton . [I]158-ripton think , if [you]186-richard condescend to examine [him]158-ripton , [you]186-richard will say that regular habits , and a diet of nothing but law - reading for other forms of literature [I]158-ripton strictly interdict have made [him]158-ripton all that [you]186-richard instance . "[158-ripton] [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton 's hand was on the bell . [Sir Austin]186-richard arrested [him]158-ripton . " Permit [me]158-ripton to see [the lad]902-the lad at [his]158-ripton occupation , "[158-ripton] said [he]158-ripton . [[Our]2024-our old friend]2025-our old friend [Ripton]158-ripton sat in [a room]2026-a room apart with [the confidential clerk]2027-the confidential clerk , [Mr. Beazley]304-mr. beazley , [a veteran of law , now little better than a document , looking already signed and sealed , and shortly to be delivered]2028-a veteran of law , now little better than a document , looking already signed and sealed , and shortly to be delivered , who enjoined nothing from [[his]304-mr. beazley pupil]6572-his pupil and companion save absolute silence , and sounded [his]304-mr. beazley praises to [[his]158-ripton father]775-his father at the close of days when it had been rigidly observed not caring , or considering , the finished dry old document that [he]304-mr. beazley was , under what kind of spell [a turbulent commonplace youth]2031-a turbulent commonplace youth could be charmed into stillness for six hours of the day . [Ripton]158-ripton was supposed to be devoted to the study of [Blackstone]305-blackstone . A tome of the classic legal commentator lay extended outside [his]304-mr. beazley desk , under the partially lifted lid of which nestled [the assiduous student]2032-the assiduous student 's head law being thus brought into direct contact with [his]304-mr. beazley brain - pan . [The office]2033-the office - door opened , and [he]304-mr. beazley heard not ; [his]304-mr. beazley name was called , and [he]304-mr. beazley remained equally moveless . [His]304-mr. beazley method of taking in [Blackstone]305-blackstone seemed absorbing as it was novel . " Comparing notes , [I]158-ripton daresay , "[158-ripton] whispered [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton to [Sir Austin]186-richard . " [I]158-ripton call that study ! "[158-ripton] [The confidential clerk]2027-the confidential clerk rose , and bowed obsequious senility . " Is it like this every day , [Beazley]304-mr. beazley ? "[2027-the confidential clerk] [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton asked with parental pride . " Ahem ! "[2035-the old clerk] [the old clerk]2035-the old clerk replied , " [he]158-ripton is like this every day , [sir]6036-sir . [I]2035-the old clerk could not ask more of a mouse . "[2035-the old clerk] [Sir Austin]186-richard stepped forward to the desk . [His]186-richard proximity roused one of [Ripton]158-ripton 's senses , which blew a pall to the others . Down went the lid of the desk . [Dismay]306-dismay , and the ardours of study , flashed together in [Ripton]158-ripton 's face . [He]304-mr. beazley slouched from [his]304-mr. beazley perch with the air of one who means rather to defend [his]304-mr. beazley position than welcome [a superior]2036-a superior , the right hand in [his]304-mr. beazley waistcoat pocket fumbling a key , the left catching at [his]304-mr. beazley vacant stool . [Sir Austin]186-richard put two fingers on [the youth]1506-the youth 's shoulder , and said , leaning [his]186-richard head a little on one side , in a way habitual to [him]304-mr. beazley , " [I]186-richard am glad to find [[my]186-richard son 's old comrade]6873-my son 's old comrade thus profitably occupied . [I]186-richard know what study is [myself]186-richard . But beware of prosecuting it too excitedly ! Come ! [you]1506-the youth must not be offended at [our]6874-our interruption ; [you]1506-the youth will soon take up the thread again . Besides , [you]1506-the youth know , [you]1506-the youth must get accustomed to the visits of [[your]1506-the youth client]6875-your client . "[186-richard] So condescending and kindly did this speech sound to [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , that , seeing [Ripton]158-ripton still preserve [his]158-ripton appearance of disorder and sneaking defiance , [he]158-ripton thought fit to nod and frown at [the youth]1506-the youth , and desired [him]158-ripton to inform [the baronet]609-the baronet what particular part of [Blackstone]305-blackstone [he]158-ripton was absorbed in mastering at that moment . [Ripton]158-ripton hesitated an instant , and blundered out , with dubious articulation , " The Law of [Gravelkind]307-gravelkind . "[158-ripton] " What Law ? "[186-richard] said [Sir Austin]186-richard , perplexed . " [Gravelkind]307-gravelkind , "[158-ripton] again rumbled [Ripton]158-ripton 's voice . [Sir Austin]186-richard turned to [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton for an explanation . [The old lawyer]2011-the old lawyer was shaking [his]2011-the old lawyer law - box . " [Singular]308-singular ! "[2011-the old lawyer] [he]2011-the old lawyer exclaimed . " [He]2011-the old lawyer will make that mistake ! What law , [sir]6036-sir ? "[2011-the old lawyer] [Ripton]158-ripton read [his]158-ripton error in the sternly painful expression of [[his]158-ripton father]775-his father 's face , and corrected [himself]158-ripton . " [Gavelkind]309-gavelkind , [sir]6036-sir . "[158-ripton] " Ah ! "[158-ripton] said [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , with a sigh of relief . " [Gravelkind]307-gravelkind , indeed ! [Gavelkind]309-gavelkind ! [An old Kentish]6878-an old kentish "[158-ripton] [He]158-ripton was going to expound , but [Sir Austin]186-richard assured [him]158-ripton [he]158-ripton knew it , and a very absurd law it was , adding , " [I]186-richard should like to look at [[your]6036-sir son]6339-your son 's notes , or remarks on the judiciousness of that family arrangement , if [he]6339-your son had any . "[186-richard] " [You]158-ripton were making notes , or referring to them , as [we]6880-we entered , "[158-ripton] said [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton to [the sucking lawyer]2042-the sucking lawyer ; " a very good plan , which [I]158-ripton have always enjoined on [you]158-ripton . Were [you]158-ripton not ? "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton stammered that [he]158-ripton was afraid [he]158-ripton hid not any notes to show , worth seeing . " What were [you]158-ripton doing then , [sir]6036-sir ? "[158-ripton] " Making notes , "[158-ripton] muttered [Ripton]158-ripton , looking incarnate subterfuge . " Exhibit ! "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton glanced at [his]158-ripton desk and then at [[his]158-ripton father]775-his father ; at [Sir Austin]186-richard , and at [the confidential clerk]2027-the confidential clerk . [He]158-ripton took out [his]158-ripton key . It would not fit the hole . " Exhibit ! "[158-ripton] was peremptorily called again . In [his]158-ripton praiseworthy efforts to accommodate the keyhole , [Ripton]158-ripton discovered that the desk was already unlocked . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton marched to it , and held the lid aloft . A book was lying open within , which [Ripton]158-ripton immediately hustled among a mass of papers and tossed into a dark corner , not before the glimpse of a coloured frontispiece was caught by [Sir Austin]186-richard 's eye . [The baronet]609-the baronet smiled , and said , " [You]158-ripton study Heraldry , too ? Are [you]158-ripton fond of the science ? "[609-the baronet] [Ripton]158-ripton replied that [he]158-ripton was very fond of it extremely attached , and threw a further pile of papers into the dark corner . The notes had been less conspicuously placed , and the search for them was tedious and vain . Papers , not legal , or the fruits of study , were found , that made [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton more intimate with the condition of [[his]158-ripton son]772-his son 's exchequer ; nothing in the shape of a remark on the Law of [Gavelkind]309-gavelkind . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton suggested to [[his]158-ripton son]772-his son that they might be among those scraps [he]158-ripton had thrown carelessly into the dark corner . [Ripton]158-ripton , though [he]158-ripton consented to inspect them , was positive they were not there . " What have [we]6882-we here ? "[158-ripton] said [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , seizing a neatly folded paper addressed to [the Editor of a law publication]2048-the editor of a law publication , as [Ripton]158-ripton brought them forth , one by one . [Forthwith Mr. Thompson]158-ripton fixed [his]158-ripton spectacles and read aloud : " To [the Editor of the ' Jurist]6883-the editor of the ' jurist . ' "[158-ripton] [Sir]6036-sir , In [your]6036-sir recent observations on the great case of Crim " [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton hem'd ! and stopped short , like [a man who comes unexpectedly upon a snake in [his]158-ripton path]6884-a man who comes unexpectedly upon a snake in his path . [Mr. Beazley]304-mr. beazley 's feet shuffled . [Sir Austin]186-richard changed the position of an arm . "[158-ripton] It 's on the other side , [I]0-i think , " gasped [Ripton]158-ripton . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton confidently turned over , and intoned with emphasis . "[158-ripton] To [Absalom]310-absalom , [the son of [David]311-david]2050-the son of david , [the little Jew usurer of Bond Court]2051-the little jew usurer of bond court , [Whitecross Gutters]312-whitecross gutters , for [his]310-absalom introduction to [Venus]313-venus , [I]0-i O U Five pounds , when [I]0-i can pay . " Signed : [RIPTON THOMPSON]158-ripton . "[0-i] Underneath this fictitious legal instrument was discreetly appended : " Mem . Document not binding . "[0-i] There was a pause : an awful under - breath of sanctified wonderment and reproach passed round [the office]2033-the office . [Sir Austin]186-richard assumed an attitude . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton shed a glance of severity on [[his]158-ripton confidential clerk]2053-his confidential clerk , who parried by throwing up [his]2053-his confidential clerk hands . [Ripton]158-ripton , now fairly bewildered , stuffed another paper under [[his]158-ripton father]775-his father 's nose , hoping the outside perhaps would satisfy [him]158-ripton : it was marked " Legal Considerations . "[158-ripton] [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton had no idea of sparing or shielding [[his]158-ripton son]772-his son . In fact , like [many men whose self - love is wounded by [[their]2057-their offspring]2058-their offspring , [he]158-ripton felt vindictive , and was ready to sacrifice [him]158-ripton up to a certain point , for the good of both]2056-many men whose self - love is wounded by their offspring , he felt vindictive , and was ready to sacrifice him up to a certain point , for the good of both . [He]158-ripton therefore opened the paper , expecting something worse than what [he]158-ripton had hitherto seen , despite its formal heading , and [he]158-ripton was not disappointed . The " Legal Considerations "[158-ripton] related to the Case regarding , which [Ripton]158-ripton had conceived it imperative upon [him]158-ripton to address a letter to [the Editor of the " Jurist]6885-the editor of the " jurist , "[158-ripton] and was indeed a great case , and an ancient ; revived apparently for the special purpose of displaying the forensic abilities of [the Junior Counsel]2059-the junior counsel for [the Plaintiff]2060-the plaintiff , [Mr. Ripton Thompson]158-ripton , whose assistance [the Attorney - General]2061-the attorney - general , in [his]2061-the attorney - general opening statement , congratulated [himself]158-ripton on securing ; a rather unusual thing , due probably to the eminence and renown of [that youthful gentleman at the Bar of [[his]158-ripton country]2063-his country]2062-that youthful gentleman at the bar of his country . So much was seen from the copy of a report purporting to be extracted from a newspaper , and prefixed to [the Junior Counsel]2059-the junior counsel 's remarks , or Legal Considerations , on the conduct of the Case , the admissibility and non - admissibility of certain evidence , and the ultimate decision of [the judges]2065-the judges . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , [senior]2066-senior , lifted the paper high , with the spirit of one prepared to do execution on [the criminal]2067-the criminal , and in the voice of [a town - crier]2068-a town - crier , varied by a bitter accentuation and satiric sing - song tone , deliberately read : " [VULCAN v. MARS]314-vulcan v. mars . "[2068-a town - crier] [The Attorney - General]2061-the attorney - general , assisted by [Mr. Ripton Thompson]158-ripton , appeared on behalf of [the Plaintiff]2060-the plaintiff . [Mr. Serjeant Cupid]315-cupid , Q.C. , and Mr. Capital Opportunity , for [the Defendant]2071-the defendant . " "[2071-the defendant] Oh ! " snapped [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , [senior]2066-senior , peering venom at [the unfortunate Ripton]158-ripton over [his]158-ripton spectacles , "[158-ripton] [your]158-ripton notes are on that issue , [sir]6036-sir ! Thus [you]158-ripton employ [your]158-ripton time , [sir]6036-sir ! " With another side - shot at [the confidential clerk , who retired immediately behind a strong entrenchment of shrugs]6887-the confidential clerk , who retired immediately behind a strong entrenchment of shrugs , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton was pushed by the devil of [his]158-ripton rancour to continue reading : "[6036-sir] This Case is too well known to require more than a partial summary of particulars " ... "[6036-sir] Ahem ! [we]2074-we will skip the particulars , however partial , " said [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton . "[2074-we] Ah ! what do [you]158-ripton mean here , [sir]6036-sir , but enough ! [I]0-i think [we]2074-we may be excused [your]158-ripton Legal Considerations on such a Case . This is how [you]158-ripton employ [your]158-ripton law - studies , [sir]6036-sir ! [You]158-ripton put them to this purpose ? [Mr. Beazley]304-mr. beazley ! [you]158-ripton will henceforward sit alone . [I]0-i must have [this young man]2077-this young man under [my]0-i own eye . [Sir Austin]186-richard ! permit [me]0-i to apologize to [you]158-ripton for subjecting [you]158-ripton to a scene so disagreeable . It was [a father]2078-a father 's duty not to spare [him]2077-this young man . " [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton wiped [his]158-ripton forehead , as [Brutes]316-brutes might have done after passing judgment on the scion of [[his]158-ripton house]1652-his house . "[0-i] These papers , " [he]0-i went on , fluttering [Ripton]158-ripton 's precious lucubrations in a waving judicial hand , "[0-i] [I]0-i shall retain . The day will come when [he]2077-this young man will regard [them]2079-them with shame . And it shall be [his]2077-this young man penance , [his]2077-this young man punishment , to do so ! Stop ! " [he]0-i cried , as [Ripton]158-ripton was noiselessly shutting [his]158-ripton desk , "[158-ripton] have [you]158-ripton more of them , [sir]6036-sir ; of a similar description ? Rout them out ! Let [us]2081-us know [you]158-ripton at [your]158-ripton worst . What have [you]158-ripton there in that corner ? " [Ripton]158-ripton was understood to say [he]158-ripton devoted that corner to old briefs on important cases . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton thrust [his]158-ripton trembling fingers among the old briefs , and turned over the volume [Sir Austin]186-richard had observed , but without much remarking it , for [his]158-ripton suspicions had not risen to print . "[158-ripton] A Manual of Heraldry ? " [the baronet]609-the baronet politely , and it may be ironically , inquired , before it could well escape . "[158-ripton] [I]0-i like it very much , " said [Ripton]158-ripton , clutching the book in dreadful torment . "[158-ripton] Allow [me]0-i to see that [you]158-ripton have [our]2081-us arms and crest correct . " [The baronet]609-the baronet proffered a hand for the book . "[158-ripton] A Griffin between two Wheatsheaves , " cried [Ripton]158-ripton , still clutching it nervously . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , without any notion of what [he]158-ripton was doing , drew the book from [Ripton]158-ripton 's hold ; whereupon [the two seniors]6891-the two seniors laid [their]6891-the two seniors grey heads together over the title - page . It set forth in attractive characters beside a coloured frontispiece , which embodied the promise displayed there , the entrancing adventures of [Miss Random]317-miss random , [a strange young lady]6892-a strange young lady . Had there been [a Black Hole within [the area of [those law regions]6895-those law regions]6894-the area of those law regions]6893-a black hole within the area of those law regions to consign [Ripton]158-ripton to [there]6062-there and then , or an Iron Rod handy to mortify [his]158-ripton sinful flesh , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton would have used them . As it was , [he]158-ripton contented [himself]158-ripton by looking [Black Holes]318-black holes and Iron Rods at [the detected youth]6897-the detected youth , who sat on [his]158-ripton perch insensible to what might happen next , collapsed . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton cast [the wicked creature]6898-the wicked creature down with a "[158-ripton] Pah ! " [He]158-ripton , however , took [her]6898-the wicked creature up again , and strode away with [her]6898-the wicked creature . [Sir Austin]186-richard gave [Ripton]158-ripton a forefinger , and kindly touched [his]158-ripton head , saying , "[158-ripton] Good - bye , [boy]1054-boy ! At some future date [Richard]186-richard will be happy to see [you]1054-boy at [Raynham]3-raynham . " Undoubtedly this was a great triumph to [the System]6689-the system ![186-richard]

CHAPTER XVII

The conversation between [solicitor]2083-solicitor and [client]2084-client was resumed .

" Is it possible , "[158-ripton] quoth [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , the moment [he]158-ripton had ushered [[his]158-ripton client]2003-his client into [[his]158-ripton private room]2086-his private room , " that [you]186-richard will consent , [Sir Austin]186-richard , to see [him]158-ripton and receive [him]158-ripton again ? "[158-ripton] " Certainly , "[609-the baronet] [the baronet]609-the baronet replied . " Why not ? This by no means astonishes [me]609-the baronet . When there is no longer danger to [[my]609-the baronet son]6332-my son [he]158-ripton will be welcome as [he]158-ripton was before . [He]158-ripton is [a schoolboy]6901-a schoolboy . [I]609-the baronet knew it . [I]609-the baronet expected it . The results of [your]2011-the old lawyer principle , [Thompson]158-ripton ! "[609-the baronet] " One of the very worst books of that abominable class ! "[2011-the old lawyer] exclaimed [the old lawyer]2011-the old lawyer , opening at the coloured frontispiece , from which [brazen Miss Random]317-miss random smiled bewitchingly out , as if [she]317-miss random had no doubt of captivating Time and all [his]2011-the old lawyer veterans on a fair field . " Pah ! "[2011-the old lawyer] [he]2011-the old lawyer shut [her]317-miss random to with the energy [he]2011-the old lawyer would have given to the office of publicly slapping [her]317-miss random face ; " from this day [I]2011-the old lawyer diet [him]158-ripton on bread and water rescind [his]158-ripton pocket - money ! How [he]158-ripton could have got hold of such a book ! How [he]158-ripton ! And what ideas ! Concealing them from [me]2011-the old lawyer as [he]158-ripton has done so cunningly ! [He]158-ripton trifles with vice ! [His]158-ripton mind is in a putrid state ! [I]2011-the old lawyer might have believed [I]2011-the old lawyer did believe [I]2011-the old lawyer might have gone on believing [[my]2011-the old lawyer son]6332-my son [Ripton]158-ripton to be [a moral young man]6903-a moral young man ! "[2011-the old lawyer] [The old lawyer]2011-the old lawyer interjected on the delusion of [fathers]2090-fathers , and sat down in a lamentable abstraction . " [The lad]902-the lad has come out ! "[186-richard] said [Sir Austin]186-richard . " [His]902-the lad adoption of the legal form is amusing . [He]902-the lad trifles with vice , true : [people newly initiated]6905-people newly initiated are as hardy as its intimates , and [a young sinner]6906-a young sinner 's amusements will resemble those of [a confirmed debauchee]6907-a confirmed debauchee . [The satiated , and the insatiate , appetite alike]6908-the satiated , and the insatiate , appetite alike appeal to extremes . [You]186-richard are astonished at this revelation of [[your]186-richard son]6339-your son 's condition . [I]186-richard expected it ; though assuredly , believe [me]186-richard , not this sudden and indisputable proof of it . But [I]186-richard knew that the seed was in [him]902-the lad , and therefore [I]186-richard have not latterly invited [him]902-the lad to [Raynham]3-raynham . [School]785-school , and the corruption [there]6062-there , will bear its fruits sooner or later . [I]186-richard could advise [you]158-ripton , [Thompson]158-ripton , what to do with [him]902-the lad : it would be [my]186-richard plan . "[186-richard] [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton murmured , like [a true courtier]2091-a true courtier , that [he]158-ripton should esteem it an honour to be favoured with [Sir Austin Feverel]130-sir austin 's advice : secretly resolute , like [a true Briton]2092-a true briton , to follow [his]158-ripton own . " Let [him]158-ripton , then , "[609-the baronet] continued [the baronet]609-the baronet , ' see vice in its nakedness . While [he]158-ripton has yet some innocence , nauseate [him]158-ripton ! [Vice]319-vice , taken little by little , usurps gradually [the whole creature]2094-the whole creature . [My]0-i counsel to [you]158-ripton , [Thompson]158-ripton , would be , to drag [him]158-ripton through [the sinks of [town]6720-town]2095-the sinks of town . " [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton began to blink again . "[0-i] Oh , [I]0-i shall punish [him]158-ripton , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin ! Do not fear [me]0-i , air . [I]0-i have no tenderness for vice . " "[0-i] That is not what is wanted , [Thompson]158-ripton . [You]130-sir austin mistake [me]0-i . [He]158-ripton should be dealt with gently . Heavens ! do [you]130-sir austin hope to make [him]158-ripton hate vice by making [him]158-ripton a martyr for its sake ? [You]130-sir austin must descend from the pedestal of age to become [[his]158-ripton Mentor]2097-his mentor : cause [him]158-ripton to see how certainly and pitilessly vice itself punishes : accompany [him]158-ripton into its haunts " "[130-sir austin] Over [town]6720-town ? " broke forth [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton . "[130-sir austin] Over [town]6720-town , " said [the baronet]609-the baronet . "[130-sir austin] And depend upon it , " [he]158-ripton added , "[130-sir austin] that , until [fathers]2090-fathers act thoroughly up to [their]2090-fathers duty , [we]2101-we shall see the sights [we]2101-we see in [great cities]2102-great cities , and hear the tales [we]2101-we hear in [little villages]2103-little villages , with death and calamity in [[our]2101-we homes]2104-our homes , and a legacy of sorrow and shame to [the generations]2105-the generations to come . [I]0-i do aver , " [he]0-i exclaimed , becoming excited , "[0-i] that , if it were not for the duty to [[my]0-i son]6332-my son , and the hope [I]0-i cherish in [him]6332-my son , [I]0-i , seeing the accumulation of misery [we]2101-we are handing down to an innocent posterity to whom , through [our]2101-we sin , the fresh breath of life will be foul [I]0-i yes ! [I]0-i would hide [my]0-i name ! For whither are [we]2101-we tending ? What [home]675-home is pure absolutely ? What can not [[our]2101-we doctors]2108-our doctors and [lawyers]1982-lawyers tell [us]2101-we ? " [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton acquiesced significantly . "[1982-lawyers] And what is to come of this ? " [Sir Austin]130-sir austin continued . "[1982-lawyers] When the sins of [the fathers]2110-the fathers are multiplied by [the sons]2111-the sons , is not perdition the final sum of things ? And is not life , the boon of [heaven]6566-heaven , growing to be the devil 's game utterly ? But for [[my]0-i son]6332-my son , [I]0-i would hide [my]0-i name . [I]0-i would not bequeath it to be cursed by [them]2114-them that walk above [my]0-i grave ! " This was indeed a terrible view of existence . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton felt uneasy . There was a dignity in [[his]158-ripton client]2003-his client , an impressiveness in [his]158-ripton speech , that silenced remonstrating reason and the cry of long years of comfortable respectability . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton went to [church]6914-church regularly ; paid [his]158-ripton rates and dues without overmuch , or at least more than common , grumbling . On the surface [he]158-ripton was [a good citizen]6915-a good citizen , fond of [[his]158-ripton children]6916-his children , faithful to [[his]158-ripton wife]612-his wife , devoutly marching to a fair seat in [heaven]6566-heaven on a path paved by something better than a thousand a year . But here was [a man sighting [him]158-ripton from below the surface]6919-a man sighting him from below the surface , and though it was an unfair , unaccustomed , not to say un - English , method of regarding [one 's fellow - man]6920-one 's fellow - man , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton was troubled by it . What though [[his]158-ripton client]2003-his client exaggerated ? Facts were at the bottom of what [he]158-ripton said . And [he]158-ripton was acute [he]158-ripton had unmasked [Ripton]158-ripton ! Since [Ripton]158-ripton 's exposure [he]158-ripton winced at a personal application in the text [[his]158-ripton client]2003-his client preached from . Possibly this was the secret source of part of [his]158-ripton anger against [that peccant youth]6923-that peccant youth . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton shook [his]158-ripton head , and , with dolefully puckered visage and a pitiable contraction of [his]158-ripton shoulders , rose slowly up from [his]158-ripton chair . Apparently [he]158-ripton was about to speak , but [he]158-ripton straightway turned and went meditatively to a side - recess in [the room]671-the room , whereof [he]158-ripton opened a door , drew forth a tray and a decanter labelled Port , filled a glass for [[his]158-ripton client]2003-his client , deferentially invited [him]2003-his client to partake of it ; filled another glass for [himself]158-ripton , and drank . That was [his]158-ripton reply . [Sir Austin]130-sir austin never took wine before dinner . [Thompson]158-ripton had looked as if [he]158-ripton meant to speak : [he]158-ripton waited for [Thompson]158-ripton 's words . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton saw that , as [[his]158-ripton client]2003-his client did not join [him]158-ripton in [his]158-ripton glass , the eloquence of that Porty reply was lost on [[his]158-ripton client]2003-his client . Having slowly ingurgitated and meditated upon this precious draught , and turned its flavour over and over with an aspect of potent Judicial wisdom one might have thought that [he]158-ripton was weighing mankind m the balance , [the old lawyer]2011-the old lawyer heaved , and said , sharpening [his]2011-the old lawyer lips over the admirable vintage , "[0-i] [The world]597-the world is in a very sad state , [I]0-i fear , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin ! " [[His]158-ripton client]2003-his client gazed at [him]158-ripton queerly . "[130-sir austin] But that , " [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton added immediately , ill - concealing by [his]158-ripton gaze the glowing intestinal congratulations going on within [him]158-ripton , "[130-sir austin] that is , [I]0-i think [you]130-sir austin would say , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin if [I]0-i could but prevail upon [you]130-sir austin a tolerably good character wine ! " "[130-sir austin] There 's virtue somewhere , [I]0-i see , [Thompson]158-ripton ! " [Sir Austin]130-sir austin murmured , without disturbing [[his]130-sir austin legal adviser]2013-his legal adviser 's dimples . [The old lawyer]2011-the old lawyer sat down to finish [his]2011-the old lawyer glass , saying , that such a wine was not to be had everywhere . [They]6932-they were then outwardly silent for a apace . [Inwardly one of [them]6932-they]6933-inwardly one of them was full of riot and jubilant uproar : as if the solemn fields of law were suddenly to be invaded and possessed by [troops of Bacchanals]6934-troops of bacchanals : and to preserve a decently wretched physiognomy over it , and keep on terms with [[his]158-ripton companion]952-his companion , [he]158-ripton had to grimace like [a melancholy clown in a pantomime]6936-a melancholy clown in a pantomime . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton brushed back [his]158-ripton hair . [The baronet]609-the baronet was still expectant . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton sighed deeply , and emptied [his]158-ripton glass . [He]158-ripton combated the change that had come over [him]158-ripton . [He]158-ripton tried not to see [Ruby]320-ruby . [He]158-ripton tried to feel miserable , and it was not in [him]158-ripton . [He]158-ripton spoke , drawing what appropriate inspirations [he]158-ripton could from [[his]158-ripton client]2003-his client 's countenance , to show that [they]6939-they had views in common : "[158-ripton] Degenerating sadly , [I]0-i fear ! " [The baronet]609-the baronet nodded . "[0-i] According to what [[my]0-i wine - merchants]2116-my wine - merchants say , " continued [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , "[2116-my wine - merchants] there can be no doubt about it . " [Sir Austin]130-sir austin stared . "[2116-my wine - merchants] It 's the grape , or the ground , or something , " [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton went on . "[2116-my wine - merchants] All [I]0-i can say is , [[our]2117-our youngsters]2118-our youngsters will have a bad look - out ! In [my]0-i opinion [Government]2119-government should be compelled to send out a Commission to inquire into the cause . To [Englishmen]2120-englishmen it would be a public calamity . It surprises [me]0-i [I]0-i hear [men]761-men sit and talk despondently of this extraordinary disease of the vine , and [not one of [them]761-men]2122-not one of them seems to think it incumbent on [him]2122-not one of them to act , and do [his]2122-not one of them best to stop it . " [He]0-i fronted [[his]0-i client]2003-his client like [a man who accuses an enormous public delinquency]6942-a man who accuses an enormous public delinquency . "[1322-nobody] [Nobody]1322-nobody makes a stir ! The apathy of [Englishmen]2120-englishmen will become proverbial . Pray , try it , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin ! Pray , allow [me]0-i . Such a wine can not disagree at any hour . Do ! [I]0-i am allowanced two glasses three hours before dinner . Stomachic . [I]0-i find it agree with [me]0-i surprisingly : quite [a new man]2125-a new man . [I]0-i suppose it will last [our]2126-our time . [It]2127-it must ! What should [we]2126-our do ? There 's no Law possible without it . Not [a lawyer of [us]2126-our]2128-a lawyer of us could live . [Ours]2126-our is an occupation which dries the blood . " The scene with [Ripton]158-ripton had unnerved [him]0-i , the wine had renovated , and gratitude to the wine inspired [his]0-i tongue . [He]0-i thought that [[his]0-i client]2003-his client , of the whimsical mind , though undoubtedly correct moral views , had need of a glass . "[2126-our] Now that very wine [Sir Austin]130-sir austin [I]0-i think [I]0-i do not err in saying , that very wine [[your]130-sir austin respected father]2129-your respected father , [Sir Pylcher Feverel]321-sir pylcher feverel , used to taste whenever [he]2129-your respected father came to consult [[my]0-i father]1400-my father , when [I]0-i was [a boy]1243-a boy . And [I]0-i remember one day being called in , and [Sir Pylcher]321-sir pylcher feverel [himself]321-sir pylcher feverel poured [me]0-i out a glass . [I]0-i wish [I]0-i could call in [Ripton]158-ripton now , and do the same . No ! Leniency in such a case as that ! The wine would not hurt [him]158-ripton [I]0-i doubt if there be much left for [him]158-ripton to welcome [[his]158-ripton guests]699-his guests with . Ha ! ha ! Now if [I]0-i could persuade [you]2133-you , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin , as [you]2133-you do not take wine before dinner , some day to favour [me]0-i with [your]2133-you company at [[my]0-i little country cottage]2134-my little country cottage [I]0-i have a wine there the fellow to that [I]0-i think [you]2133-you would , [I]0-i do think [you]2133-you would " [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton meant to say , [he]158-ripton thought [[his]158-ripton client]2003-his client would arrive at something of a similar jocund contemplation of [[his]158-ripton fellows]6277-his fellows in [their]6277-his fellows degeneracy that inspirited [lawyers]1982-lawyers after potation , but condensed the sensual promise into "[0-i] highly approve . " [Sir Austin]130-sir austin speculated on [[his]130-sir austin legal adviser]2013-his legal adviser with a sour mouth comically compressed . It stood clear to [him]130-sir austin that [Thompson]158-ripton before [[his]158-ripton Port]6948-his port , and [Thompson]158-ripton after , were [two different men]6949-two different men . To indoctrinate [him]130-sir austin now was too late : it was perhaps the time to make the positive use of [him]130-sir austin [he]130-sir austin wanted . [He]130-sir austin pencilled on a handy slip of paper : "[0-i] Two prongs of a fork ; [the World]47-the world stuck between [them]2135-them [Port]302-port and [the Palate]2136-the palate : ' Tis one which fails first Down goes [World]47-the world ; " and again the hieroglyph "[0-i] Port - spectacles . " [He]130-sir austin said , "[0-i] [I]0-i shall gladly accompany [you]2137-you this evening , [Thompson]158-ripton , " words that transfigured [the delighted lawyer]6950-the delighted lawyer , and ensigned the skeleton of a great Aphorism to [his]130-sir austin pocket , there to gather flesh and form , with numberless others in a like condition . "[158-ripton] [I]0-i came to visit [[my]0-i lawyer]2138-my lawyer , " [he]0-i said to [himself]0-i . "[0-i] [I]0-i think [I]0-i have been dealing with [The World]47-the world in epitome ! "[0-i]

CHAPTER XVIII

The rumour circulated that [Sir Austin Feverel]130-sir austin , [the recluse of [Raynham]3-raynham]2139-the recluse of raynham , [the rank misogynist]2140-the rank misogynist , [the rich baronet]2141-the rich baronet , was in [town]6720-town , looking out [a bride for [[his]130-sir austin only son]2144-his only son and [uncorrupted heir]2145-uncorrupted heir]2143-a bride for his only son and uncorrupted heir . [Doctor Benjamin Bairam]322-doctor bairam was the excellent authority . [Doctor Bairam]322-doctor bairam had safely delivered [Mrs. Deborah]323-mrs. deborah Gossip of this interesting bantling , which was forthwith dandled in dozens of feminine laps . [Doctor Bairam]322-doctor bairam could boast the first interview with [the famous recluse]2146-the famous recluse . [He]322-doctor bairam had it from [his]322-doctor bairam own lips that the object of [the baronet]609-the baronet was to look out [a bride for [[his]130-sir austin only son]2144-his only son and [uncorrupted heir]2145-uncorrupted heir]2143-a bride for his only son and uncorrupted heir ; " and , "[2151-the doctor] added [the doctor]2151-the doctor , ' [she]2152-she 'll be lucky who gets [him]609-the baronet . " Which was interpreted to mean , that [he]609-the baronet would be [a catch]6951-a catch ; [the doctor]2151-the doctor probably intending to allude to certain extraordinary difficulties in the way of a choice . A demand was made on the publisher of [The Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's Scrip for all [his]130-sir austin outstanding copies . Conventionalities were defied . A summer - shower of cards fell on [the baronet]609-the baronet 's table . [He]609-the baronet had [few male friends]6955-few male friends . [He]609-the baronet shunned [the Clubs]324-the clubs as nests of scandal . The cards [he]609-the baronet contemplated were mostly those of the sex , with [the husband]6956-the husband , if there was [a husband]6957-a husband , evidently dragged in for propriety 's sake . [He]609-the baronet perused the cards and smiled . [He]609-the baronet knew [their]6958-their purpose . What terrible light [Thompson]158-ripton and [Bairam]322-doctor bairam had thrown on some of [them]6958-their ! Heavens ! in what a state was the blood of [this Empire]6959-this empire . Before commencing [his]609-the baronet campaign [he]609-the baronet called on [two ancient intimates]6960-two ancient intimates , [Lord Heddon]325-lord heddon , and [[his]609-the baronet distant cousin]6961-his distant cousin [Darley Absworthy]326-darley absworthy , both [Members of Parliament]6962-members of parliament , [useful men]6963-useful men , though gouty , who had sown in [their]6960-two ancient intimates time a fine crop of wild oats , and advocated the advantage of doing so , seeing that [they]6960-two ancient intimates did not fancy [themselves]6960-two ancient intimates the worse for it . [He]609-the baronet found one with [an imbecile son]6964-an imbecile son and [the other with consumptive daughters]6965-the other with consumptive daughters . "[2151-the doctor] So much , " [he]609-the baronet wrote in the Note - book , "[2151-the doctor] for the Wild Oats theory ! " [Darley]326-darley absworthy was proud of [[his]609-the baronet daughters]6966-his daughters ' white and pink skins . "[2151-the doctor] Beautiful complexions , " [he]609-the baronet called [them]6966-his daughters . [The eldest]6967-the eldest was in [the market]6968-the market , immensely admired . [Sir Austin]130-sir austin was introduced to [her]6967-the eldest . [She]6967-the eldest talked fluently and sweetly . [A youth not on [his]130-sir austin guard]6969-a youth not on his guard , [a simple school - boy youth]6970-a simple school - boy youth , or even [a man]1294-a man , might have fallen in love with [her]6967-the eldest , [she]6967-the eldest was so affable and fair . There was something poetic about [her]6967-the eldest . And [she]6967-the eldest was quite well , [she]6967-the eldest said , [the baronet]609-the baronet frequently questioning [her]6967-the eldest on that point . [She]6967-the eldest intimated that [she]6967-the eldest was robust ; but towards the close of [their]2153-their conversation [her]6967-the eldest hand would now and then travel to [her]6967-the eldest side , and [she]6967-the eldest breathed painfully an instant , saying , "[2151-the doctor] Is n't it odd ? [Dora]327-dora , [Adela]328-adela , and [myself]0-i , [we]2153-their all feel the same queer sensation about the heart , [I]0-i think it is after talking much . " [Sir Austin]130-sir austin nodded and blinked sadly , exclaiming to [his]130-sir austin soul , "[0-i] Wild oats ! wild oats ! " [He]130-sir austin did not ask permission to see [Dora]327-dora and [Adela]328-adela . [Lord Heddon]325-lord heddon vehemently preached wild oats . "[0-i] It 's all nonsense , [Feverel]130-sir austin , " [he]325-lord heddon said , "[130-sir austin] about bringing up [a lad]2154-a lad out of the common way . [He]2154-a lad 's all the better for a little racketing when [he]2154-a lad 's green feels [his]2154-a lad bone and muscle learns to know [the world]597-the world . [He]2154-a lad 'll never be [a man]1294-a man if [he]2154-a lad has n't played at the old game one time in [his]2154-a lad life , and the earlier the better . [I]0-i 've always found [the best fellows]2157-the best fellows were wildish once . [I]0-i do n't care what [he]2154-a lad does when [he]2154-a lad 's a green - horn ; besides , [he]2154-a lad 's got an excuse for it then . [You]2158-you ca n't expect to have [a man]1294-a man , if [he]2154-a lad does n't take [a man]1294-a man 's food . [You]2158-you 'll have a milksop . And , depend upon it , when [he]2154-a lad does break out [he]2154-a lad 'll go to the devil , and [nobody]1322-nobody pities [him]2154-a lad . Look what [those fellows the grocers]2162-those fellows the grocers , do when [they]2162-those fellows the grocers get hold of [a young]2163-a young what [d'ye]2164-d'ye call ['em]2165-'em ? [apprentice]2166-apprentice . [They]2162-those fellows the grocers know [the scoundrel]2167-the scoundrel was born with a sweet tooth . Well ! [they]2162-those fellows the grocers give [him]2167-the scoundrel the run of [the shop]1183-the shop , and in a very short time [he]2167-the scoundrel soberly deals out the goods , a devilish deal too wise to abstract a morsel even for the pleasure of stealing . [I]0-i know [you]2158-you have contrary theories . [You]2158-you hold that [the young grocer]2169-the young grocer should have a soul above sugar . It wo n't do ! Take [my]0-i word for it , [Feverel]130-sir austin , it 's a dangerous experiment , that of bringing up flesh and blood in harness . [No colt]2170-no colt will bear it , or [he]2170-no colt 's a tame beast . And look [you]2158-you : take it on medical grounds . Early excesses [the frame]2171-the frame will recover from : late ones break the constitution . There 's the case in a nutshell . How 's [[your]0-i son]6339-your son ? " "[0-i] Sound and well ! " replied [Sir Austin]130-sir austin . "[0-i] And [yours]0-i ? " "[0-i] Oh , [Lipscombe]329-lipscombe 's always the same ! " [Lord Heddon]325-lord heddon sighed peevishly . "[329-lipscombe] [He]329-lipscombe 's quiet that 's one good thing ; but there 's no getting [the country]6203-the country to take [him]329-lipscombe , so [I]0-i must give up hopes of that . " [Lord Lipscombe]329-lipscombe entering [the room]671-the room just then , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin surveyed [him]329-lipscombe , and was not astonished at the refusal of [the country]6203-the country to take [him]329-lipscombe . "[0-i] Wild oats ! " [he]130-sir austin thought , as [he]130-sir austin contemplated the headless , degenerate , weedy issue and result . Both [Darley Absworthy]326-darley absworthy and [Lord Heddon]325-lord heddon spoke of the marriage of [[their]6975-their offspring]2058-their offspring as a matter of course . "[0-i] And if [I]0-i were not [a coward]886-a coward , " [Sir Austin]130-sir austin confessed to [himself]0-i , "[0-i] [I]0-i should stand forth and forbid [the banns]2175-the banns ! This universal ignorance of the inevitable consequence of sin is frightful ! The wild oats plea is a torpedo that seems to have struck [the world]597-the world , and rendered it morally insensible . " However , [they]6975-their silenced [him]130-sir austin . [He]130-sir austin was obliged to spare [their]6975-their feelings on a subject to [him]130-sir austin so deeply sacred . The healthful image of [[his]130-sir austin noble boy]6977-his noble boy rose before [him]130-sir austin , a triumphant living rejoinder to any hostile argument . [He]130-sir austin was content to remark to [[his]130-sir austin doctor]6978-his doctor , that [he]130-sir austin thought [the third generation of wild oats]6979-the third generation of wild oats would be a pretty thin crop ! Families against whom [neither Thompson lawyer]6980-neither thompson lawyer nor [Bairam physician could recollect a progenitorial blot , either on the male or female side]6981-bairam physician could recollect a progenitorial blot , either on the male or female side , were not numerous . "[0-i] Only , " said [the doctors]6982-the doctors "[0-i] [you]0-i really must not be too exacting in these days , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear [Sir Austin]130-sir austin . It is impossible to contest [your]0-i principle , and [you]0-i are doing mankind incalculable service in calling [its]2178-its attention to this the gravest of its duties : but as the stream of civilization progresses [we]2179-we must be a little taken in the lump , as it were . [The world]597-the world is , [I]0-i can assure [you]0-i and [I]0-i do not look only above the surface , [you]0-i can believe [the world]597-the world is awakening to the vital importance of the question . " "[6522-doctor] [Doctor]6522-doctor , " replied [Sir Austin]130-sir austin , "[6522-doctor] if [you]6522-doctor had [a pure - blood Arab barb]2183-a pure - blood arab barb would [you]6522-doctor cross [him]2183-a pure - blood arab barb with a screw ? " "[6522-doctor] Decidedly not , " said [the doctor]2151-the doctor . "[6522-doctor] Then permit [me]0-i to say , [I]0-i shall employ every care to match [[my]0-i son]6332-my son according to [his]6332-my son merits , " [Sir Austin]130-sir austin returned . "[0-i] [I]0-i trust [the world]597-the world is awakening , as [you]6522-doctor observe . [I]0-i have been to [[my]0-i publisher]2186-my publisher , since [my]0-i arrival in [town]6720-town , with a manuscript ' Proposal for a New System of Education of [[our]2188-our British Youth]2189-our british youth , ' which may come in opportunely . [I]0-i think [I]0-i am entitled to speak on that subject . " "[0-i] Certainly , " said [the doctor]2151-the doctor . "[0-i] [You]0-i will admit , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin , that , compared with [continental nations]2190-continental nations [[our]2188-our neighbours]2191-our neighbours , for instance [we]2188-our shine to advantage , in morals , as in everything else . [I]0-i hope [you]0-i admit that ? " "[0-i] [I]0-i find no consolation in shining by comparison with a lower standard , " said [the baronet]609-the baronet . "[0-i] If [I]0-i compare the enlightenment of [your]0-i views for [you]0-i admit [my]0-i principle with the obstinate incredulity of [a country doctor]2192-a country doctor 's , who sees nothing of [the world]597-the world , [you]0-i are hardly flattered , [I]0-i presume ? " [Doctor Bairam]322-doctor bairam would hardly be flattered at such a comparison , assuredly , [he]322-doctor bairam interjected . "[0-i] Besides , " added [the baronet]609-the baronet , "[2194-the french] [the French]2194-the french make no pretences , and thereby escape one of the main penalties of hypocrisy . Whereas [we]2188-our ! but [I]0-i am not [[their]2194-the french advocate]2195-their advocate , credit [me]0-i . It is better , perhaps , to pay [our]2188-our homage to virtue . At least it delays the spread of entire corruptness . " [Doctor Bairam]322-doctor bairam wished [the baronet]609-the baronet success , and diligently endeavoured to assist [his]322-doctor bairam search for [a mate worthy of the pure - blood barb]6988-a mate worthy of the pure - blood barb , by putting [several mamas , whom [he]322-doctor bairam visited]6989-several mamas , whom he visited , on the alert .[330-systems]

CHAPTER XIX

Away with [Systems]330-systems ! Away with [a corrupt World]2196-a corrupt world ! Let [us]2188-our breathe the air of [the Enchanted Island]50-the enchanted island . Golden lie [the meadows]2197-the meadows : golden run [the streams]2198-the streams ; red gold is on the pine - stems . The sun is coming down to earth , and walks [the fields]2199-the fields and [the waters]1860-the waters . The sun is coming down to earth , and [the fields]2199-the fields and [the waters]1860-the waters shout to [him]2203-him golden shouts . [He]2203-him comes , and [[his]2203-him heralds]2204-his heralds run before [him]2203-him , and touch the leaves of oaks and planes and beeches lucid green , and the pine - stems redder gold ; leaving brightest footprints upon thickly - weeded banks , where the foxglove 's last upper - bells incline , and bramble - shoots wander amid moist rich herbage . The plumes of [the woodland]2205-the woodland are alight ; and beyond them , over the open , ' tis a race with the long - thrown shadows ; a race across [the heaths]2206-the heaths and up [the hills]1290-the hills , till , at the farthest bourne of mounted eastern cloud , [the heralds of the sun]2208-the heralds of the sun lay rosy fingers and rest . Sweet are the shy recesses of [the woodland]2205-the woodland . The ray treads softly there . A film athwart [the pathway]1950-the pathway quivers many - hued against purple shade fragrant with warm pines , deep moss - beds , feathery ferns . The little brown squirrel drops tail , and leaps ; the inmost bird is startled to a chance tuneless note . From silence into silence things move . Peeps of the revelling splendour above and around enliven the conscious full heart within . The flaming West , the crimson heights , shower [their]2208-the heralds of the sun glories through voluminous leafage . But these are bowers where deep bliss dwells , imperial joy , that owes no fealty to yonder glories , in which [the young lamb gambols and the spirits of men]2211-the young lamb gambols and the spirits of men are glad . Descend , great Radiance ! embrace creation with beneficent fire , and pass from [us]2212-us ! [You]2213-you and the vice - regal light that succeeds to [you]2213-you , and all heavenly pageants , are [the ministers]2214-the ministers and [the slaves of the throbbing content within]2215-the slaves of the throbbing content within . For this is [the home of the enchantment]2216-the home of the enchantment . [Here]6225-here , secluded from [vexed shores]2218-vexed shores , [the prince]2219-the prince and [princess of [the island]2221-the island]2220-princess of the island meet : here like darkling nightingales [they]2220-princess of the island sit , and into eyes and ears and hands pour endless ever - fresh treasures of [their]2220-princess of the island souls . Roll on , grinding wheels of [the world]597-the world : cries of [ships]2223-ships going down in a calm , groans of a System which will not know its rightful hour of exultation , complain to [the universe]1603-the universe . [You]2213-you are not heard [here]6225-here . [He]2226-he calls [her]2227-her by [her]2227-her name , [Lucy]132-lucy : and [she]2227-her , blushing at [her]2227-her great boldness , has called [him]2226-he by [his]2226-he , [Richard]186-richard . Those two names are the key - notes of the wonderful harmonies [the angels]2228-the angels sing aloft . " [Lucy]132-lucy ! [[my]2228-the angels beloved]6990-my beloved ! "[2228-the angels] " O [Richard]186-richard ! "[2233-a sheep - boy] Out in [the world]597-the world [there]6062-there , on [the skirts of [the woodland]2205-the woodland]2231-the skirts of the woodland , [a sheep - boy]2233-a sheep - boy pipes to meditative eve on a penny - whistle . [Love]291-love 's musical instrument is as old , and as poor : it has but two stops ; and yet , [you]2234-you see , [the cunning musician]2235-the cunning musician does thus much with it ! Other speech [they]2236-they have little ; light foam playing upon waves of feeling , and of feeling compact , that bursts only when the sweeping volume is too wild , and is no more than [their]2236-they sigh of tenderness spoken . Perhaps love played [his]291-love tune so well because [their]2236-they natures had unblunted edges , and were keen for bliss , confiding in it as natural food . To [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen and [ladies]603-ladies [he]291-love fine - draws upon the viol , ravishingly ; or blows into the mellow bassoon ; or rouses the heroic ardours of the trumpet ; or , it may be , commands the whole Orchestra for [them]2236-they . And [they]2236-they are pleased . [He]291-love is still [the cunning musician]2235-the cunning musician . [They]2236-they languish , and taste ecstasy : but it is , however sonorous , an earthly concert . For [them]2236-they the spheres move not to two notes . [They]2236-they have lost , or forfeited and never known , the first super - sensual spring of the ripe senses into passion ; when [they]2236-they carry the soul with [them]2236-they , and have the privileges of [spirits to walk disembodied , boundlessly to feel]2240-spirits to walk disembodied , boundlessly to feel . Or one has it , and the other is a dead body . [Ambrosia]331-ambrosia let [them]2236-they eat , and drink the nectar : here sit a couple to whom [Love]291-love 's simple bread and water is a finer feast . [Pipe]332-pipe , [happy sheep - bop]2241-happy sheep - bop , Love ! [Irradiated angels]2242-irradiated angels , unfold [your]2243-your wings and lift [your]2243-your voices ! [They]2242-irradiated angels have out - flown philosophy . [Their]2242-irradiated angels instinct has shot beyond the ken of science . [They]2242-irradiated angels were made for [[their]2242-irradiated angels Eden]2244-their eden . " And this divine gift was in store for [me]2242-irradiated angels ! "[2242-irradiated angels] So runs the internal outcry of each , clasping each : it is [their]2242-irradiated angels recurring refrain to the harmonies . How it illumined the years gone by and suffused [the living Future]2245-the living future ! " [You]6991-you for [me]2242-irradiated angels : [I]2242-irradiated angels for [you]6991-you ! "[2242-irradiated angels] " [We]2242-irradiated angels are born for [each other]935-each other ! "[2242-irradiated angels] [They]2242-irradiated angels believe that [the angels]2228-the angels have been busy about [them]2228-the angels from [[their]2228-the angels cradles]2247-their cradles . [The celestial hosts]2248-the celestial hosts have worthily striven to bring [them]2228-the angels together . And , O victory ! O wonder ! after toil and pain , and difficulties exceeding , [the celestial hosts]2248-the celestial hosts have succeeded ! " Here [we]2242-irradiated angels two sit who are written above as [one]836-one ! "[332-pipe] [Pipe]332-pipe , happy Love ! pipe on to [these dear innocents]2250-these dear innocents ! The tide of colour has ebbed from the upper sky . In the West [the sea of sunken fire]2251-the sea of sunken fire draws back ; and the stars leap forth , and tremble , and retire before the advancing moon , who slips the silver train of cloud from [her]2252-her shoulders , and , with [her]2252-her foot upon the pine - tops , surveys [heaven]6566-heaven . " [Lucy]132-lucy , did [you]132-lucy never dream of meeting [me]2257-my ? "[2257-my] " O [Richard]186-richard ! yes ; for [I]2257-my remembered [you]132-lucy . "[2257-my] " [Lucy]132-lucy ! and did [you]132-lucy pray that [we]947-the two might meet ? "[2257-my] " [I]2257-my did ! "[2257-my] Young as when [she]2252-her looked upon [the lovers in Paradise]2254-the lovers in paradise , [the fair Immortal]2255-the fair immortal journeys onward . Fronting [her]2252-her , it is not night but veiled day . Full half the sky is flushed . Not darkness , not day , but the nuptials of [the two]947-the two . " [My]2257-my own ! [my]2257-my own for ever ! [You]2257-my are pledged to [me]2257-my ? Whisper ! "[2257-my] [He]2257-my hears the delicious music . " And [you]2257-my are [mine]2257-my ? "[2257-my] A soft beam travels to the fern - covert under the pinewood where [they]947-the two sit , and for answer [he]2257-my has [her]2252-her eyes turned to [him]2257-my an instant , timidly fluttering over the depths of [his]2257-my , and then downcast ; for through [her]2252-her eyes [her]2252-her soul is naked to [him]2257-my . " [Lucy]132-lucy ! [[my]2257-my bride]6994-my bride ! [my]2257-my life ! "[2257-my] The night - jar spins [his]2257-my dark monotony on the branch of the pine . The soft beam travels round [them]947-the two , and listens to [their]947-the two hearts . [Their]947-the two lips are locked . Pipe no more , [Love]291-love , for a time ! Pipe as [you]2258-you will [you]2258-you can not express [their]947-the two first kiss ; nothing of its sweetness , and of the sacredness of it nothing . [St. Cecilia]333-st. cecilia up aloft , before the silver organ - pipes of [Paradise]51-paradise , pressing fingers upon all the notes of which Love is but one , from [her]2259-her [you]2258-you may hear it . So Love is silent . Out in [the world]597-the world [there]6062-there , on the skirts of [the woodland]2205-the woodland , [the self - satisfied sheep - boy]2263-the self - satisfied sheep - boy delivers a last complacent squint down the length of [his]2263-the self - satisfied sheep - boy penny - whistle , and , with a flourish correspondingly awry , [he]2263-the self - satisfied sheep - boy also marches into silence , hailed by supper . [The woods]1859-the woods are still . There is heard but the night - jar spinning on the pine - branch , circled by moonlight .

CHAPTER XX

[Enchanted Islands]52-enchanted islands have not yet rooted out [their]52-enchanted islands old brood of dragons . Wherever there is romance , [these monsters]2265-these monsters come by inimical attraction . Because [the heavens]2266-the heavens are certainly propitious to [true lovers]2267-true lovers , the beasts of [the abysses]2268-the abysses are banded to destroy [them]2267-true lovers , stimulated by innumerable sad victories ; and every love - tale is an Epic Par of [the upper and lower powers]2269-the upper and lower powers . [I]0-i wish [good fairies]2270-good fairies were a little more active . [They]2270-good fairies seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of [[their]2270-good fairies favourites]2271-their favourites ; whereas [the wicked]2272-the wicked are always alert , and circumspect . [They]2270-good fairies let [the little ones]2273-the little ones shut [their]2273-the little ones eyes to fancy [they]2273-the little ones are not seen , and then commence . These appointments and meetings , involving a start from the dinner - table at the hour of contemplative digestion and prime claret ; the hour when [the wise youth]746-the wise youth [Adrian]346-adrian delighted to talk at [his]346-adrian ease to recline in dreamy consciousness that a work of good was going on inside [him]346-adrian ; these abstractions from [his]346-adrian studies , excesses of gaiety , and glumness , heavings of the chest , and other odd signs , but mainly the disgusting behaviour of [[his]346-adrian pupil]6572-his pupil at the dinner - table , taught [Adrian]346-adrian to understand , though [the young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman was clever in excuses , that [he]1441-the young gentleman had somehow learnt there was another half to the divided Apple of Creation , and had embarked upon the great voyage of discovery of the difference between the two halves . With [his]346-adrian usual coolness [Adrian]346-adrian debated whether [he]346-adrian might be in the observatory or the practical stage of the voyage . For [himself]346-adrian , as [a man]1294-a man and [a philosopher]2278-a philosopher , [Adrian]346-adrian had no objection to its being either ; and [he]346-adrian had only to consider which was temporarily most threatening to the ridiculous System [he]346-adrian had to support . [Richard]186-richard 's absence annoyed [him]346-adrian . [The youth]1506-the youth was vivacious , and [his]1506-the youth enthusiasm good fun ; and besides , when [he]346-adrian left table , [Adrian]346-adrian had to sit alone with [Hippias]139-hippias and [the Eighteenth Century]713-the eighteenth century , from both of whom [he]346-adrian had extracted all the amusement that could be got , and [he]346-adrian saw [his]346-adrian digestion menaced by [the society of two ruined stomachs , who bored [him]346-adrian just when [he]346-adrian loved [himself]346-adrian most]2281-the society of two ruined stomachs , who bored him just when he loved himself most . [Poor Hippias]334-hippias was now so reduced that [he]334-hippias had profoundly to calculate whether a particular dish , or an extra - glass of wine , would have a bitter effect on [him]334-hippias and be felt through the remainder of [his]334-hippias years . [He]346-adrian was in the habit of uttering [his]346-adrian calculations half aloud , wherein the prophetic doubts of experience , and the succulent insinuations of appetite , contended hotly . It was horrible to hear [him]346-adrian , so let [us]2282-us pardon [Adrian]346-adrian for tempting [him]346-adrian to a decision in favour of the moment . " Happy to take wine with [you]334-hippias , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian would say , and [Hippias]334-hippias would regard the decanter with a pained forehead , and put up [the doctor]2151-the doctor . " Drink , [nephew Hippy]335-nephew hippy , and think of [the doctor]2151-the doctor to - morrow ! "[713-the eighteenth century] [the Eighteenth Century]713-the eighteenth century cheerily ruffles [her]713-the eighteenth century cap at [him]346-adrian , and recommends [her]713-the eighteenth century own practice . " It 's this literary work ! "[334-hippias] interjects [Hippias]334-hippias , handling [his]334-hippias glass of remorse . " [I]334-hippias do n't know what else it can be . [You]334-hippias have no idea how anxious [I]334-hippias feel . [I]334-hippias have frightful dreams . [I]334-hippias 'm perpetually anxious . "[334-hippias] " No wonder , "[346-adrian] says [Adrian]346-adrian , who enjoys the childish simplicity to which an absorbed study of [his]346-adrian sensational existence has brought [poor Hippias]334-hippias . " No wonder . Ten years of Fairy Mythology ! Could [anyone]6996-anyone hope to sleep in peace after that ? As to [your]334-hippias digestion , [no one]731-no one has a digestion who is in [the doctor]2151-the doctor 's hands . [They]2151-the doctor prescribe from dogmas , and do n't count on the system . [They]2151-the doctor have cut [you]334-hippias down from two bottles to two glasses . It 's absurd . [You]334-hippias ca n't sleep , because [your]334-hippias system is crying out for what it 's accustomed to . "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias sips [his]334-hippias Madeira with a niggerdly confidence , but assures [Adrian]346-adrian that [he]346-adrian really should not like to venture on a bottle now : it would be rank madness to venture on a bottle now , [he]346-adrian thinks . Last night only , after partaking , under protest , of that rich French dish , or was it the duck ? [Adrian]346-adrian advised [him]346-adrian to throw the blame on that vulgar bird . Say the duck , then . Last night , [he]346-adrian was no sooner stretched in bed , than [he]346-adrian seemed to be of an enormous size all [his]346-adrian limbs [his]346-adrian nose , [his]346-adrian mouth , [his]346-adrian toes were elephantine ! An elephant was a pigmy to [him]346-adrian . And [his]346-adrian hugeousness seemed to increase the instant [he]346-adrian shut [his]346-adrian eyes . [He]346-adrian turned on this side ; [he]346-adrian turned on that . [He]346-adrian lay on [his]346-adrian back ; [he]346-adrian tried putting [his]346-adrian face to the pillow ; and [he]346-adrian continued to swell . [He]346-adrian wondered [the room]671-the room could hold [him]346-adrian [he]346-adrian thought [he]346-adrian must burst it and absolutely lit a candle , and went to the looking - glass to see whether [he]346-adrian was bearable . By this time [Adrian]346-adrian and [Richard]186-richard were laughing uncontrollably . [He]346-adrian had , however , [a genial auditor in the Eighteenth Century]2286-a genial auditor in the eighteenth century , who declared it to be a new disease , not known in [her]2286-a genial auditor in the eighteenth century day , and deserving investigation . [She]2286-a genial auditor in the eighteenth century was happy to compare sensations with [him]346-adrian , but [hers]2286-a genial auditor in the eighteenth century were not of the complex order , and a potion soon righted [her]2286-a genial auditor in the eighteenth century . In fact , [her]2286-a genial auditor in the eighteenth century system appeared to be a debatable ground for aliment and medicine , on which the battle was fought , and , when over , [she]2286-a genial auditor in the eighteenth century was none the worse , as [she]2286-a genial auditor in the eighteenth century joyfully told [Hippias]334-hippias . Never looked [ploughman]2287-ploughman on [prince]2288-prince , or [village belle on [Court Beauty]53-court beauty]2289-village belle on court beauty , with half the envy poor nineteenth - century [Hippias]334-hippias expended in [his]334-hippias gaze on [the Eighteenth]2290-the eighteenth . [He]346-adrian was too serious to note much the laughter of [the young men]2291-the young men . This ' Tragedy of [a Cooking - Apparatus]2292-a cooking - apparatus , ' as [Adrian]346-adrian designated the malady of [Hippias]334-hippias , was repeated regularly ever evening . It was natural for [any youth]2293-any youth to escape as quick as [he]2293-any youth could from such a table of stomachs . [Adrian]346-adrian bore with [his]346-adrian conduct considerately , until a letter from [the baronet]609-the baronet , describing [the house]711-the house and maternal System of [a Mrs. Caroline Grandison]336-mrs. grandison , and the rough grain of hopefulness in [[her]336-mrs. grandison youngest daughter]2296-her youngest daughter , spurred [him]346-adrian to think of [his]346-adrian duties , and see what was going on . [He]346-adrian gave [Richard]186-richard half - an - hour 's start , and then put on [his]346-adrian hat to follow [his]346-adrian own keen scent , leaving [Hippias]334-hippias and [the Eighteenth Century]713-the eighteenth century to piquet . In [the lane near Belthorpe]2298-the lane near belthorpe [he]346-adrian met [a maid of [the farm]1419-the farm not unknown to [him]346-adrian]2299-a maid of the farm not unknown to him , one [Molly Davenport]136-mary by name , [a buxom lass , who , on seeing [him]346-adrian]2301-a buxom lass , who , on seeing him , invoked [her]2301-a buxom lass , who , on seeing him Good Gracious , [the generic maid]2302-the generic maid 's familiar , and was instructed by reminiscences vivid , if ancient , to giggle . " Are [you]346-adrian looking for [[your]346-adrian young gentleman]6999-your young gentleman ? "[136-mary] [Molly]136-mary presently asked . [Adrian]346-adrian glanced about [the lane]6442-the lane like [a cool brigand]2304-a cool brigand , to see if [the coast]2305-the coast was clear , and replied to [her]2299-a maid of the farm not unknown to him , " [I]346-adrian am , [miss]7000-miss . [I]346-adrian want [you]2299-a maid of the farm not unknown to him to tell [me]346-adrian about [him]6999-your young gentleman . "[346-adrian] " [Dear]7001-dear ! "[2306-the buxom lass] said [the buxom lass]2306-the buxom lass , " was [you]346-adrian coming for [me]346-adrian to - night to know ? "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian rebuked [her]2306-the buxom lass : for [her]2306-the buxom lass bad grammar , apparently . " 'Cause [I]136-mary ca n't stop out long to - night , "[136-mary] [Molly]136-mary explained , taking the rebuke to refer altogether to [her]2306-the buxom lass bad grammar . " [You]346-adrian may go in when [you]346-adrian please , [miss]7000-miss . Is that [any one]7003-any one coming ? Come here in the shade . "[136-mary] " Now , get along ! "[337-miss molly] said [Miss Molly]337-miss molly . [Adrian]346-adrian spoke with resolution . " Listen to [me]346-adrian , [Molly Davenport]136-mary ! "[346-adrian] [He]346-adrian put a coin in [her]337-miss molly hand , which had a medical effect in calming [her]337-miss molly to attention . " [I]346-adrian want to know whether [you]337-miss molly have seen [him]346-adrian at all ? "[346-adrian] " Who ? [[Your]337-miss molly young gentleman]6999-your young gentleman ? [I]346-adrian sh'd think [I]346-adrian did . [I]346-adrian seen [him]346-adrian to - night only . Ai n't [he]346-adrian grooved handsome . [He]346-adrian 's al'ays about [Beltharp]54-beltharp now . It ai n't to fire no more ricks . [He]346-adrian 's afire ' unself . Ai n't [you]337-miss molly seen ['em]346-adrian together ? [He]346-adrian 's after [the missis]7005-the missis "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian requested [Miss Davenport]338-miss davenport to be respectful , and confine [herself]338-miss davenport to particulars . [This buxom lass]2307-this buxom lass then told [him]346-adrian that [[her]2307-this buxom lass young missis]2308-her young missis and [[Adrian]346-adrian 's young gentleman]2309-adrian 's young gentleman were [a pretty couple]2310-a pretty couple , and met [one another]2311-one another every night . [The girl]1636-the girl swore for [their]2310-a pretty couple innocence . " As for [Miss Lucy]233-lucy , [she]233-lucy have n't a bit of art in [her]233-lucy , nor have [he]346-adrian . "[1636-the girl] " [They]7006-they 're all nature , [I]346-adrian suppose , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " How is it [I]346-adrian do n't see [her]2307-this buxom lass at [church]6914-church ? "[346-adrian] " [She]2307-this buxom lass 's [Catholic]7008-catholic , or some think , "[136-mary] said [Molly]136-mary . " [[Her]2307-this buxom lass father]6343-her father was , and [a leftenant]7010-a leftenant . [She've]2307-this buxom lass a Cross in [[her]2307-this buxom lass bedroom]7011-her bedroom . [She]2307-this buxom lass do n't go to [church]6914-church . [I]136-mary see [you]346-adrian [there]6062-there last Sunday a - lookin ' so solemn , "[136-mary] and [Molly]136-mary stroked [her]2313-her hand down [her]2313-her chin to give it length . [Adrian]346-adrian insisted on [her]2313-her keeping to facts . It was dark , and in the dark [he]346-adrian was indifferent to the striking contrasts suggested by [the lass]2314-the lass , but [he]346-adrian wanted to hear facts , and [he]346-adrian again bribed [her]2313-her to impart nothing but facts . Upon which [she]2313-her told [him]346-adrian further , that [[her]2313-her young lady]2315-her young lady was [an innocent artless creature who had been to school upwards of three years with [the nuns]2317-the nuns , and had a little money of [her]2315-her young lady own]2316-an innocent artless creature who had been to school upwards of three years with the nuns , and had a little money of her own , and was beautiful enough to be [[a lord]2318-a lord 's lady]2319-a lord 's lady , and had been in love with [Master Richard]186-richard ever since [she]2315-her young lady was [a little girl]6494-a little girl . [Molly]136-mary had got from [a friend of hers]2321-a friend of hers up at [the Abbey]774-the abbey , [Mary Garner]339-molly , [the housemaid who cleaned [[Master Richard]186-richard 's room]2324-master richard 's room]2323-the housemaid who cleaned master richard 's room , a bit of paper once with [the young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman 's handwriting , and had given it to [her]2313-her [Miss Lucy]233-lucy , and [Miss Lucy]233-lucy had given [her]233-lucy a gold sovereign for it just for [his]1441-the young gentleman handwriting ! [Miss Lucy]233-lucy did not seem happy at [the farm]1419-the farm , because of [that young Tom , who was always leering at [her]233-lucy , and to be sure [she]233-lucy was quite [a lady]673-a lady]199-tom , and could play , and sing , and dress with the best . " [She]233-lucy looks like angels in [her]233-lucy nightgown ! "[339-molly] [Molly]339-molly wound up . The next moment [she]339-molly ran up close , and speaking for the first time as if there were a distinction of position between [them]2328-them , petitioned : " [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ! [you]149-mr. harley wo n't go for doin' any harm to ['em]7014-'em 'cause of what [I]339-molly said , will [you]149-mr. harley now ? Do say [you]149-mr. harley wo n't now , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ! [She]233-lucy is good , though [she]233-lucy 's [a Catholic]7015-a catholic . [She]233-lucy was kind to [me]339-molly when [I]339-molly was ill , and [I]339-molly would n't have [her]233-lucy crossed [I]339-molly 'd rather be showed up [myself]339-molly , [I]339-molly would ! "[339-molly] [The wise youth]746-the wise youth gave no positive promise to [Molly]339-molly , and [she]339-molly had to read [his]746-the wise youth consent in a relaxation of [his]746-the wise youth austerity . The noise of a lumbering foot plodding down [the lane]6442-the lane caused [her]339-molly to be abruptly dismissed . [Molly]339-molly took to flight , the lumbering foot accelerated its pace , and the pastoral appeal to [her]339-molly flying skirts was heard " Moll ! [you]2331-the sprightly silvia [they]2332-these arcadians re ! It be [I]2331-the sprightly silvia Bantam ! "[2331-the sprightly silvia] But [the sprightly Silvia]2331-the sprightly silvia would not stop to [his]2331-the sprightly silvia wooing , and [Adrian]346-adrian turned away laughing at [these Arcadians]2332-these arcadians . [Adrian]346-adrian was [a lazy dragon]2333-a lazy dragon . All [he]346-adrian did for the present was to hint and tease . " It 's the Inevitable ! "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said , and asked [himself]346-adrian why [he]346-adrian should seek to arrest it . [He]346-adrian had no faith in the System . [Heavy Benson]187-benson had . [Benson]187-benson of the slow thick - lidded antediluvian eye and loose - crumpled skin ; [Benson]187-benson , [the Saurian]2334-the saurian , [the woman - hater]2335-the woman - hater ; [Benson]187-benson was wide awake . A sort of rivalry existed between [the wise youth]746-the wise youth and [heavy Benson]187-benson . The fidelity of [the latter dependant]2337-the latter dependant had moved [the baronet]609-the baronet to commit to [him]609-the baronet a portion of the management of [the Raynham estate]2339-the raynham estate , and this [Adrian]346-adrian did not like . [No one who aspires to the honourable office of leading another by the nose]2340-no one who aspires to the honourable office of leading another by the nose can tolerate a party in [his]2340-no one who aspires to the honourable office of leading another by the nose ambition . [Benson]187-benson 's surly instinct told [him]187-benson [he]187-benson was in [the wise youth]746-the wise youth 's way , and [he]187-benson resolved to give [[his]187-benson master]6481-his master a striking proof of [his]187-benson superior faithfulness . For some weeks the Saurian eye had been on [the two secret creatures]2343-the two secret creatures . [Heavy Benson]187-benson saw letters come and go in the day , and now [the young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman was off and out every night , and seemed to be on wings . [Benson]187-benson knew whither [he]187-benson went , and the object [he]187-benson went for . [It]2345-it was [a woman]1754-a woman that was enough . [The Saurian eye]2347-the saurian eye had actually seen the sinful thing lure the hope of [Raynham]3-raynham into the shades . [He]187-benson composed several epistles of warning to the baronet of the work that was going on ; but before sending [one]836-one [he]187-benson wished to record a little of [their]2343-the two secret creatures guilty conversation ; and for this purpose [the faithful fellow]2349-the faithful fellow trotted over the dews to eavesdrop , and thereby aroused the good fairy , in the person of [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , [the sole confidant of [Richard]186-richard 's state]2350-the sole confidant of richard 's state . [Tom]199-tom said to [[his]199-tom young master]1788-his young master , " Do [you]1788-his young master know what , [sir]6036-sir ? [You]1788-his young master be watched ! "[199-tom] [Richard]186-richard , in a fury , bade [him]1788-his young master name [the wretch]2352-the wretch , and [Tom]199-tom hung [his]199-tom arms , and aped the respectable protrusion of [the butler]1016-the butler 's head . " It 's [he]2352-the wretch , is it ? "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard . " [He]2352-the wretch shall rue it , [Tom]199-tom . If [I]186-richard find [him]2352-the wretch near [me]186-richard when [we]7017-we 're together [he]2352-the wretch shall never forget it . "[186-richard] " Do n't hit too hard , [sir]6036-sir , "[199-tom] [Tom]199-tom suggested . " [You]6036-sir hit mortal hard when [you]6036-sir 're in earnest , [you]6036-sir know . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard averred [he]186-richard would forgive anything but that , and told [Tom]199-tom to be within hail to - morrow night [he]186-richard knew where . By the hour of the appointment it was out of [the lover]2354-the lover 's mind . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry dined that evening at [Raynham]3-raynham , by [Adrian]346-adrian 's pointed invitation . According to custom , [Richard]186-richard started up and off , with few excuses . [The lady]990-the lady exhibited no surprise . [She]990-the lady and [Adrian]346-adrian likewise strolled forth to enjoy the air of the Summer night . [They]2356-they had no intention of spying . Still [they]2356-they may have thought , by meeting [Richard]186-richard and [[his]186-richard inamorata]2357-his inamorata , there was a chance of laying a foundation of ridicule to sap the passion . [They]2356-they may have thought so [they]2356-they were on no spoken understanding . " [I]489-mrs. berry have seen [the little girl]7019-the little girl , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . " [She]7019-the little girl is pretty [she]7019-the little girl would be telling if [she]7019-the little girl were well set up . [She]7019-the little girl speaks well . How absurd it is of that class to educate [[their]2356-they women]7020-their women above [[their]2356-they station]7021-their station ! [The child]1104-the child is really too good for [a farmer]1051-a farmer . [I]489-mrs. berry noticed [her]7019-the little girl before [I]489-mrs. berry knew of this ; [she]7019-the little girl has enviable hair . [I]489-mrs. berry suppose [she]7019-the little girl does n't paint [her]7019-the little girl eyelids . Just the sort of person to take [a young man]7024-a young man . [I]489-mrs. berry thought there was something wrong . [I]489-mrs. berry received , the day before yesterday , an impassioned poem evidently not intended for [me]489-mrs. berry . [My]489-mrs. berry hair was gold . [My]489-mrs. berry meeting [him]7024-a young man was foretold . [My]489-mrs. berry eyes were homes of light fringed with night . [I]489-mrs. berry sent it back , correcting the colours . "[489-mrs. berry] " Which was death to the rhymes , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " [I]346-adrian saw [her]7019-the little girl this morning . [The boy]703-the boy has n't bad taste . As [you]489-mrs. berry say , [she]7019-the little girl is too good for [a farmer]1051-a farmer . Such a spark would explode any System . [She]7019-the little girl slightly affected [mine]346-adrian . [The Huron]340-the huron is stark mad about [her]7019-the little girl . "[346-adrian] " But [we]2359-they must positively write and tell [[his]703-the boy father]775-his father , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth did not see why [they]2359-they should exaggerate a trifle . [The lady]990-the lady said [she]990-the lady would have an interview with [Richard]186-richard , and then write , as it was [her]990-the lady duty to do . [Adrian]346-adrian shrugged , and was for going into the scientific explanation of [Richard]186-richard 's conduct , in which [the lady]990-the lady had to discourage [him]346-adrian . " [Poor boy]831-poor boy ! "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady sighed . " [I]990-the lady am really sorry for [him]831-poor boy . [I]990-the lady hope [he]831-poor boy will not feel it too strongly . [They]2359-they feel strongly , [father]1512-father and [son]1513-son . "[990-the lady] " And select wisely , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian added . " That 's another thing , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [Their]2359-they talk was then of the dulness of [[neighbouring county]2362-neighbouring county people]2363-neighbouring county people , about whom , it seemed , there was little or no scandal afloat : of [the lady]990-the lady 's loss of the season in [town]6720-town , which [she]990-the lady professed not to regret , though [she]990-the lady complained of [her]990-the lady general weariness : of whether [Mr. Morton of Poer Hall]166-mr. morton would propose to [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , and of the probable despair of [the hapless curate of [Lobourne]4-lobourne]2366-the hapless curate of lobourne ; and other gossip , partly in French . [They]2359-they rounded [the lake]2367-the lake , and got upon [the road]913-the road through [the park]802-the park to [Lobourne]4-lobourne . The moon had risen . The atmosphere was warm and pleasant . " Quite [a lover]7031-a lover 's night , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . " And [I]489-mrs. berry , who have none to love pity [me]489-mrs. berry ! "[489-mrs. berry] [The wise youth]746-the wise youth attempted a sigh . " And never will have , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , curtly . " [You]746-the wise youth buy [your]746-the wise youth loves . "[489-mrs. berry] [Adrian]346-adrian protested . However , [he]346-adrian did not plead verbally against the impeachment , though [the lady]990-the lady 's decisive insight astonished [him]346-adrian . [He]346-adrian began to respect [her]990-the lady , relishing [her]990-the lady exquisite contempt , and [he]346-adrian reflected that [widows]2372-widows could be [terrible creatures]2373-terrible creatures . [He]346-adrian had hoped to be a little sentimental with [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , knowing [her]990-the lady romantic . This mixture of the harshest common sense and an air of " [I]990-the lady know [you]746-the wise youth [men , "[990-the lady] with romance and refined temperament]7032-men , " with romance and refined temperament , subdued [the wise youth]746-the wise youth more than a positive accusation supported by [witnesses]6333-witnesses would have done . [He]346-adrian looked at [the lady]990-the lady . [Her]990-the lady face was raised to the moon . [She]990-the lady knew nothing [she]990-the lady had simply spoken from the fulness of [her]990-the lady human knowledge , and had forgotten [her]990-the lady words . Perhaps , after all , [her]990-the lady admiration , or whatever feeling it was , for [the baronet]609-the baronet , was sincere , and really the longing for [a virtuous man]2378-a virtuous man . Perhaps [she]990-the lady had tried the opposite set pretty much . [Adrian]346-adrian shrugged . Whenever [the wise youth]746-the wise youth encountered a mental difficulty [he]746-the wise youth instinctively lifted [his]746-the wise youth shoulders to equal altitudes , to show that [he]746-the wise youth had no doubt there was a balance in the case plenty to be said on both sides , which was the same to [him]746-the wise youth as a definite solution . At [their]2380-they tryst in the wood , abutting on [Raynham Park]55-raynham park , wrapped in [themselves]2380-they , piped to by tireless Love , [Richard]186-richard and [Lucy]233-lucy sat , toying with eternal moments . How [they]2380-they seem as if they would never end ! What mere sparks they are when [they]2380-they have died out ! And how in the distance of time [they]2380-they revive , and extend , and glow , and make [us]2381-us think [them]2380-they full the half , and the best of the fire , of [our]2381-us lives ! With the onward flow of intimacy , [the two happy lovers]2382-the two happy lovers ceased to be so shy of common themes , and [their]2380-they speech did not reject all as dross that was not pure gold of emotion . [Lucy]233-lucy was very inquisitive about everything and everybody at [Raynham]3-raynham . [Whoever]341-whoever had been about [Richard]186-richard since [his]186-richard birth , [she]233-lucy must know the history of , and [he]186-richard for a kiss will do [her]233-lucy bidding . Thus goes the tender duet : " [You]233-lucy should know [[my]233-lucy cousin]7033-my cousin [Austin]186-richard , [Lucy]233-lucy . [Darling]7034-darling ! [Beloved]298-o beloved ! "[233-lucy] " [My]233-lucy own ! [Richard]186-richard ! "[233-lucy] " [You]233-lucy should know [[my]233-lucy cousin]7033-my cousin [Austin]186-richard . [You]233-lucy shall know [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard would take to [you]233-lucy best of [them]7036-them all , and [you]233-lucy to [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard is in [the tropics]7037-the tropics now , looking out a place it 's a secret for [poor English working - men]7038-poor english working - men to emigrate to and found [a colony in [that part of the world]7040-that part of the world]7039-a colony in that part of the world : [[my]233-lucy white angel]7041-my white angel ! "[233-lucy] " Dear love ! "[233-lucy] " [He]186-richard is such [a noble fellow]6531-a noble fellow ! [Nobody here]7043-nobody here understands [him]186-richard but [me]233-lucy . Is n't it strange ? Since [I]233-lucy met [you]233-lucy [I]233-lucy love [him]186-richard better ! That 's because [I]233-lucy love all that 's good and noble better now Beautiful ! [I]233-lucy love [I]233-lucy love [you]233-lucy ! "[233-lucy] " [[My]233-lucy [Richard]186-richard]7044-my richard ! "[233-lucy] " What do [you]233-lucy think [I]2383-i 've determined , [Lucy]233-lucy ? If [[my]2383-i father]1400-my father but no ! [[my]2383-i father]1400-my father does love [me]2383-i . No ! [he]1400-my father will not ; and [we]7047-we will be happy together here . And [I]2383-i will win [my]2383-i way with [you]233-lucy . And whatever [I]2383-i win will be [yours]233-lucy ; for it will be owing to [you]233-lucy . [I]2383-i feel as if [I]2383-i had no strength but [yours]233-lucy none ! and [you]233-lucy make [me]2383-i O [Lucy]233-lucy ! "[2383-i] [His]2383-i voice ebbs . [Presently Lucy]342-presently lucy murmurs " [[Your]2383-i father]6302-your father , [Richard]186-richard . "[342-presently lucy] " Yes , [[my]233-lucy father]1400-my father ? "[233-lucy] " [Dearest Richard]127-richard ! [I]233-lucy feel so afraid of [him]186-richard . "[233-lucy] " [He]186-richard loves [me]342-presently lucy , and will love [you]233-lucy , [Lucy]233-lucy . "[342-presently lucy] " But [I]342-presently lucy am so poor and humble , [Richard]127-richard . "[342-presently lucy] " [No one [I]233-lucy have ever seen]7050-no one i have ever seen is like [you]233-lucy , [Lucy]233-lucy . "[233-lucy] " [You]233-lucy think so , because [you]233-lucy "[342-presently lucy] " What ? "[342-presently lucy] " Love [me]233-lucy , "[233-lucy] comes the blushing whisper , and the duet gives place to dumb variations , performed equally in concert . It is resumed . " [You]233-lucy are fond of [the knights]7051-the knights , [Lucy]233-lucy . [Austin]186-richard is as brave as any of [them]7051-the knights . [[My]342-presently lucy own bride]7052-my own bride ! Oh , how [I]342-presently lucy adore [you]233-lucy ! When [you]233-lucy are gone , [I]342-presently lucy could fall upon the grass [you]233-lucy tread upon , and kiss it . [My]342-presently lucy breast feels empty of [my]342-presently lucy heart [Lucy]233-lucy ! if [we]7053-we lived in those days , [I]342-presently lucy should have been [a knight]7054-a knight , and have won honour and glory for [you]233-lucy . Oh ! [one]836-one can do nothing now . [[My]342-presently lucy lady]7056-my lady - love ! [[My]342-presently lucy lady]7056-my lady - love ! A tear ? [Lucy]233-lucy ? "[342-presently lucy] " [Dearest]7058-dearest ! Ah , [Richard]186-richard ! [I]2384-her am not [a lady]673-a lady . "[2384-her] " Who dares say that ? [Not [a lady]673-a lady [the angel]1300-the angel [I]342-presently lucy love]7060-not a lady the angel i love ! "[342-presently lucy] " Think , [Richard]186-richard , who [I]342-presently lucy am . "[342-presently lucy] " [[My]2384-her beautiful]7063-my beautiful ! [I]2384-her think that [God]176-god made [you]7063-my beautiful , and has given [you]7063-my beautiful to [me]2384-her . "[2384-her] [Her]2384-her eyes fill with tears , and , as [she]2384-her lifts them heavenward to thank [[her]2384-her God]2385-her god , the light of heaven strikes on [them]2386-them , and [she]2384-her is so radiant in [her]2384-her pure beauty that the limbs of [the young man]2387-the young man tremble . " [Lucy]233-lucy ! [O heavenly spirit]7064-o heavenly spirit ! [Lucy]233-lucy ! "[2384-her] Tenderly [her]2384-her lips part " [I]2384-her do not weep for sorrow . "[2384-her] The big bright drops lighten , and roll down , imaged in [his]2387-the young man soul . [They]2388-they lean together shadows of ineffable tenderness playing on [their]2388-they thrilled cheeks and brows . [He]2387-the young man lifts [her]2384-her hand , and presses [his]2387-the young man mouth to it . [She]2384-her has seen little of [mankind]771-mankind , but [her]2384-her soul tells [her]2384-her this one is different from [others]6776-others , and at the thought , in [her]2384-her great joy , tears must come fast , or [her]2384-her heart will break tears of boundless thanksgiving . And [he]2387-the young man , gazing on those soft , ray - illumined , dark - edged eyes , and the grace of [her]2384-her loose falling tresses , feels a scarce - sufferable holy fire streaming through [his]2387-the young man members . It is long ere [they]2388-they speak in open tones . " O happy day when [we]2388-they met ! "[2388-they] What says the voice of [one]836-one , the soul of the other echoes . " O glorious heaven looking down on [us]2388-they ! "[2388-they] [Their]2388-they souls are joined , are made one for evermore beneath that bending benediction . " O eternity of bliss ! "[836-one] Then the diviner mood passes , and [they]2388-they drop to earth . " [Lucy]233-lucy ! come with [me]836-one to - night , and look at the place where [you]233-lucy are some day to live . Come , and [I]836-one will row [you]233-lucy on [the lake]2367-the lake . [You]233-lucy remember what [you]233-lucy said in [your]233-lucy letter that [you]233-lucy dreamt ? that [we]2388-they were floating over the shadow of [the Abbey]774-the abbey to [the nuns at work]7067-the nuns at work by torchlight felling the cypress , and [they]7067-the nuns at work handed [us]2388-they each a sprig . Why , [darling]7034-darling , it was the best omen in [the world]597-the world , [their]7067-the nuns at work felling the old trees . And [you]233-lucy write such lovely letters . So pure and sweet they are . [I]836-one love [the nuns]2317-the nuns for having taught [you]233-lucy . "[836-one] " Ah , [Richard]186-richard ! See ! [we]2388-they forget ! Ah ! "[2392-you] [she]2392-you lifts up [her]2392-you face pleadingly , as to plead against [herself]2392-you , " even if [[your]186-richard father]6302-your father forgives [my]2392-you birth , [he]6302-your father will not [my]2392-you religion . And , dearest , though [I]2392-you would die for [you]186-richard [I]2392-you can not change it . It would seem that [I]2392-you was denying [God]176-god ; and oh ! it would make [me]2392-you ashamed of [my]2392-you love . "[2392-you] " Fear nothing ! "[2393-he] [He]2393-he winds [her]2392-you about with [his]2393-he arm . " Come ! [He]2393-he will love [us]2388-they both , and love [you]2392-you the more for being faithful to [[your]2392-you father]6302-your father 's creed . [You]2392-you do n't know [him]2393-he , [Lucy]233-lucy . [He]2393-he seems harsh and stern [he]2393-he is full of kindness and love . [He]2393-he is n't at all [a bigot]7073-a bigot . And besides , when [he]2393-he hears what [the nuns]2317-the nuns have done for [you]2392-you , wo n't [he]2393-he thank [them]2317-the nuns , as [I]2393-he do ? And oh ! [I]2393-he must speak to [him]2393-he soon , and [you]2392-you must be prepared to see [him]2393-he soon , for [I]2393-he can not bear [your]2392-you remaining at [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe , like a jewel in a sty . Mind ! [I]2393-he 'm not saying a word against [[your]2392-you uncle]7075-your uncle . [I]2393-he declare [I]2393-he love [everybody]1030-everybody and everything that sees [you]2392-you and touches [you]2392-you . Stay ! it is a wonder how [you]2392-you could have grown [there]6062-there . But [you]2392-you were not born [there]6062-there , and [[your]2392-you father]6302-your father had good blood . [Desborough]297-miss desborough ! here was a Colonel [Desborough]297-miss desborough never mind ! Come ! "[2393-he] [She]2394-she dreads to . [She]2394-she begs not to . [She]2394-she is drawn away . [The woods]1859-the woods are silent , and then " What think [you]2392-you of that for [a pretty pastoral]7080-a pretty pastoral ? "[346-adrian] says a very different voice . [Adrian]346-adrian reclined against a pine overlooking [the fern - covert]2396-the fern - covert . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry was recumbent upon the brown pine - droppings , gazing through a vista of the lower greenwood which opened out upon [the moon - lighted valley]2397-the moon - lighted valley , [her]489-mrs. berry hands clasped round one knee , [her]489-mrs. berry features almost stern in [their]2398-their set hard expression . [They]2398-their had heard , by involuntarily overhearing about as much as may be heard in such positions , a luminous word or two . [The lady]990-the lady did not answer . A movement among the ferns attracted [Adrian]346-adrian , and [he]346-adrian stepped down the decline across the pine - roots to behold heavy [Benson]187-benson below ; shaking fern - seed and spidery substances off [his]187-benson crumpled skin . " Is that [you]2392-you , [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian ? "[187-benson] called [Benson]187-benson , starting , as [he]187-benson puffed , and exercised [his]187-benson handkerchief . " Is it [you]187-benson , [Benson]187-benson , who have had the audacity to spy upon these Mysteries ? "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian called back , and coming close to [him]187-benson , added , " [You]187-benson look as if [you]187-benson had just been well thrashed . "[346-adrian] " Is n't it dreadful , [sir]6036-sir ? "[187-benson] snuffled [Benson]187-benson . " And [[his]187-benson father]775-his father in ignorance , [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian ! "[187-benson] " [He]775-his father shall know , [Benson]187-benson ! [He]775-his father shall know how , [you]187-benson have endangered [your]187-benson valuable skin in [his]775-his father service . If [Mr. Richard]186-richard had found [you]187-benson there just now [I]346-adrian would n't answer for the consequences . "[346-adrian] " Ha ! "[187-benson] [Benson]187-benson spitefully retorted . " This wo n't go on ; [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian . It sha n't , [sir]6036-sir . It will be put a stop to tomorrow , [sir]6036-sir . [I]187-benson call it corruption of [a young gentleman like [him]187-benson]7085-a young gentleman like him , and harlotry , [sir]6036-sir , [I]187-benson call it . [I]187-benson 'd have every jade flogged that made [a young innocent gentleman]7087-a young innocent gentleman go on like that , [sir]6036-sir . "[187-benson] " Then , why did n't [you]187-benson stop it [yourself]187-benson , [Benson]187-benson ? Ah , [I]990-the lady see ! [you]187-benson waited what ? This is not the first time [you]187-benson have been attendant on [Apollo]157-apollo and [Miss Dryope]345-miss dryope ? [You]187-benson have written to [headquarters]7089-headquarters ? "[990-the lady] " [I]746-the wise youth did [my]746-the wise youth duty , [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian . "[746-the wise youth] [The wise youth]746-the wise youth returned to [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , and informed [her]489-mrs. berry of [Benson]187-benson 's zeal . [The lady]990-the lady 's eyes flashed . " [I]990-the lady hope [Richard]186-richard will treat [him]186-richard as [he]186-richard deserves , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady said . " Shall [we]7090-we [home]675-home ? "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian inquired . " Do [me]990-the lady a favour ; "[990-the lady] [the lady]990-the lady replied . " Get [[my]990-the lady carriage]7092-my carriage sent round to meet [me]990-the lady at [the park - gates]7093-the park - gates . "[990-the lady] " Wo n't [you]346-adrian ? "[346-adrian] " [I]346-adrian want to be alone . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian bowed and left [her]990-the lady . [She]990-the lady was still sitting with [her]990-the lady hands clasped round one knee , gazing towards [the dim ray - strewn valley]2403-the dim ray - strewn valley . " [An odd creature]7094-an odd creature ! "[746-the wise youth] muttered [the wise youth]746-the wise youth . " [She]990-the lady 's as odd as any of [them]7095-them . [She]990-the lady ought to be [a Feverel]6334-a feverel . [I]746-the wise youth suppose [she]990-the lady 's graduating for it . Hang [that confounded old ass of a Benson]7097-that confounded old ass of a benson ! [He]186-richard has had the impudence to steal a march on [me]746-the wise youth ! "[746-the wise youth] The shadow of the cypress was lessening on [the lake]2367-the lake . The moon was climbing high . As [Richard]186-richard rowed [the boat]2406-the boat , [Lucy]233-lucy , sang to [him]186-richard softly . [She]233-lucy sang first a fresh little French song , reminding [him]186-richard of a day when [she]233-lucy had been asked to sing to [him]186-richard before , and [he]186-richard did not care to hear . " Did [I]186-richard live ? "[186-richard] [he]186-richard thinks . Then [she]233-lucy sang to [him]186-richard a bit of one of those majestic old Gregorian chants , that , wherever [you]2407-you may hear them , seem to build up cathedral walls about [you]2407-you . [The young man]2387-the young man dropped the sculls . The strange solemn notes gave a religions tone to [his]2387-the young man love , and wafted [him]2387-the young man into the knightly ages and the reverential heart of chivalry . Hanging between two heavens on [the lake]2367-the lake : floating to [her]233-lucy voice : the moon stepping over and through white shoal 's of soft high clouds above and below : floating to [her]233-lucy void no other breath abroad ! [His]2387-the young man soul went out of [his]2387-the young man body as [he]2387-the young man listened . [They]2410-they must part . [He]2387-the young man rows [her]233-lucy gently shoreward . " [I]233-lucy never was so happy as to - night , "[233-lucy] [she]233-lucy murmurs . " Look , [[my]2387-the young man [Lucy]233-lucy]7098-my lucy . The lights of [the old place]7099-the old place are on [the lake]2367-the lake . Look where [you]7098-my lucy are to live . "[2387-the young man] " Which is [[your]233-lucy room]7101-your room , [Richard]186-richard ? "[2387-the young man] [He]2387-the young man points it out to [her]233-lucy . " O [Richard]186-richard ! that [I]2387-the young man were [one of [the women who wait on [you]186-richard]7103-the women who wait on you]7102-one of the women who wait on you ! [I]2387-the young man should ask nothing more . How happy [she]233-lucy must be ! "[2387-the young man] " [[My]2387-the young man darling]7104-my darling angel - love . [You]7098-my lucy shall be happy ; but all shall wait on [you]7098-my lucy , and [I]2387-the young man foremost , [Lucy]233-lucy . "[2387-the young man] " [Dearest]7058-dearest ! may [I]2387-the young man hope for a letter ? "[2387-the young man] " By eleven to - morrow . And [I]2387-the young man ? "[2387-the young man] " Oh ! [you]186-richard will have mine , [Richard]186-richard . "[2387-the young man] " [Tom]199-tom shall wait far it . A long one , mind ! Did [you]186-richard like [my]2411-her last song ? "[2411-her] [She]2411-her pats [her]2411-her hand quietly against [her]2411-her bosom , and [he]2412-i knows where it rests . O love ! O heaven ! [They]2413-they are aroused by the harsh grating of the bow of [the boat]2406-the boat against the shingle . [He]2412-i jumps out , and lifts [her]2411-her ashore . " See ! "[2411-her] [she]2411-her says , as the blush of [his]2412-i embrace subsides " See ! "[2411-her] and prettily [she]2411-her mimics awe and feels it a little , " the cypress does point towards [us]2413-they . O [Richard]186-richard ! it does ! "[2412-i] And [he]2412-i , looking at [her]2411-her rather than at [the cypress]2415-the cypress , delighting in [her]2411-her arch grave ways " Why , there 's hardly any shadow at all , [Lucy]233-lucy . [She]2411-her must n't dream , [[my]2412-i darling]7104-my darling ! or dream only of [me]2412-i . "[2412-i] " [Dearest]7058-dearest ! but [I]2412-i do . "[2412-i] " To - morrow , [Lucy]233-lucy ! The letter in the morning , and [you]233-lucy at night . O happy to - morrow ! "[2412-i] " [You]2412-i will be sure to be there , [Richard]186-richard ? "[2412-i] " If [I]2412-i am not dead , [Lucy]233-lucy . "[2412-i] " O [Richard]186-richard ! pray , pray do not speak of that . [I]2412-i shall not survive [you]186-richard . "[2412-i] " Let [us]7108-us pray , [Lucy]233-lucy , to die together , when [we]7108-us are to die . Death or life , with [you]233-lucy ! Who is it yonder ? [I]2412-i see some one is it [Tom]199-tom ? It 's [Adrian]346-adrian ! "[2412-i] " Is it [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ? "[2416-the fair girl] [The fair girl]2416-the fair girl shivered . " How dares [he]346-adrian come [here]6225-here ! "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard . [The figure of [Adrian]346-adrian]2417-the figure of adrian , instead of advancing , discreetly circled [the lake]2367-the lake . [They]2419-they were stealing away when [he]186-richard called . [His]186-richard call was repeated . [Lucy]233-lucy entreated [Richard]186-richard to go to [him]186-richard ; but [the young man]2387-the young man preferred to summon [[his]186-richard attendant]2421-his attendant , [Tom]199-tom , from within hail , and send [him]186-richard to know what was wanted . " Will [he]346-adrian have seen [me]233-lucy ? Will [he]346-adrian have known [me]233-lucy ? "[233-lucy] whispered [Lucy]233-lucy , tremulously . " And if [he]346-adrian does , love ? "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard . " Oh ! if [he]346-adrian does , dearest [I]186-richard do n't know , but [I]186-richard feel such a presentiment . [You]186-richard have not spoken of [him]346-adrian to - night , [Richard]186-richard . Is [he]346-adrian good ? "[186-richard] " Good ? "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard clutched [her]233-lucy hand for the innocent maiden phrase . " [He]346-adrian 's very fond of eating ; that 's all [I]233-lucy know of [Adrian]346-adrian . "[233-lucy] [Her]233-lucy hand was at [his]186-richard lips when [Tom]199-tom returned . " Well , [Tom]199-tom ? "[186-richard] " [Mr. Adrian]346-adrian wishes particular to speak to [you]346-adrian , [sir]6036-sir , "[199-tom] said [Tom]199-tom . " Do go to [him]346-adrian , [dearest]7058-dearest ! Do go ! "[199-tom] [Lucy]233-lucy begs [him]186-richard . " Oh , how [I]233-lucy hate [Adrian]346-adrian ! "[233-lucy] [The young man]2387-the young man grinds [his]2387-the young man teeth . " Do go ! "[233-lucy] [Lucy]233-lucy urges [him]186-richard . " [Tom good Tom]7112-tom good tom will see [me]233-lucy [home]675-home . To - morrow , [dear love]7114-dear love ! To - morrow ! "[233-lucy] " [You]233-lucy wish to part from [me]233-lucy ? "[233-lucy] " Oh , unkind ! but [you]233-lucy must not come with [me]233-lucy now . It may be news of importance , dearest . Think , [Richard]186-richard ! "[233-lucy] " [Tom]199-tom ! go back ! "[233-lucy] At the imperious command the well - drilled [Tom]199-tom strides off a dozen paces , and sees nothing . Then the precious charge is confided to [him]199-tom . A heart is cut in twain . [Richard]186-richard made [his]186-richard way to [Adrian]346-adrian . " What is it [you]346-adrian want with [me]186-richard , [Adrian]346-adrian ? "[186-richard] " Are [we]7115-we seconds , or [principals]7116-principals , [O fiery one]7117-o fiery one ? "[346-adrian] was [Adrian]346-adrian 's answer . " [I]346-adrian want nothing with [you]346-adrian , except to know whether [you]346-adrian have seen [Benson]187-benson . "[346-adrian] " Where should [I]186-richard see [Benson]187-benson ? What do [I]186-richard know of [Benson]187-benson 's doings ? "[186-richard] " Of course not such a secret old fist as [he]187-benson is ! [I]186-richard want [some one]1594-some one to tell [him]187-benson to order [[Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry 's carriage]7119-lady blandish 's carriage to be sent round to [the park - gates]7093-the park - gates . [I]186-richard thought [he]187-benson might be round [your]346-adrian way over there [I]186-richard came upon [him]187-benson accidentally just now in [Abbey]56-abbey - wood . What 's the matter , [boy]1054-boy ? "[186-richard] " [You]186-richard saw [him]187-benson [there]6062-there ? "[346-adrian] " Hunting [Diana]347-diana , [I]346-adrian suppose . [He]187-benson thinks [she]347-diana 's not so chaste as [they]7123-they say , "[346-adrian] continued [Adrian]346-adrian . " Are [you]186-richard going to knock down that tree ? "[346-adrian] [Richard]186-richard had turned to [the cypress]2415-the cypress , and was tugging at the tough wood . [He]186-richard left it and went to an ash . " [You]186-richard 'll spoil [that weeper]7124-that weeper , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian cried . " Down [she]7124-that weeper comes ! But good - night , [Ricky]186-richard . If [you]186-richard see [Benson]187-benson mind [you]186-richard tell [him]187-benson . "[346-adrian] [Doomed Benson]348-doomed benson following [his]348-doomed benson burly shadow hove in sight on [the white road]2424-the white road while [Adrian]346-adrian spoke . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth chuckled and strolled round [the lake]2367-the lake , glancing over [his]746-the wise youth shoulder every now and then . It was not long before [he]746-the wise youth heard a bellow for help the roar of a dragon in [his]746-the wise youth throes . [Adrian]346-adrian placidly sat down on the grass , and fixed [his]346-adrian eyes on [the water]6830-the water . There , as the roar was being repeated amid horrid resounding echoes , [the wise youth]746-the wise youth mused in this wise " ' [The Fates]1259-the fates are [Jews]349-jews with [us]7126-we when [they]1259-the fates delay a punishment , ' says [The Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's Scrip , or words to that effect . The heavens evidently love [Benson]187-benson , seeing that [he]187-benson gets [his]187-benson punishment on the spot . [Master Ricky]186-richard is [a peppery young man]7128-a peppery young man . [He]186-richard gets it from [the apt Gruffudh]350-the apt gruffudh . [I]746-the wise youth rather believe in race . What a noise [that old ruffian]7129-that old ruffian makes ! [He]7129-that old ruffian 'll require poulticing with [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's [Scrip]266-scrip . [We]7126-we shall have a message to - morrow , and a hubbub , and perhaps all go to [town]6720-town , which wo n't be bad for one who 's been a prey to all the desires born of dulness . [Benson]187-benson howls : there 's life in the old dog yet ! [He]187-benson bays the moon . Look at [her]7131-she . [She]7131-she does n't care . It 's the same to [her]7131-she whether [we]7126-we coo like turtle - doves or roar like twenty lions . How complacent [she]7131-she looks ! And yet [she]7131-she has dust as much sympathy for [Benson]187-benson as for [Cupid]315-cupid . [She]7131-she would smile on if [both were being birched]7132-both were being birched . Was that a raven or [Benson]187-benson ? [He]187-benson howls no more . It sounds guttural : frog - like something between [the brek - kek - kek]7133-the brek - kek - kek and the hoarse raven 's croak . [The fellow'll]7134-the fellow'll be killing [him]187-benson . It 's time to go to the rescue . [A deliverer]7135-a deliverer gets more honour by coming in at the last gasp than if [he]7135-a deliverer forestalled catastrophe . Ho , there , what 's the matter ? "[746-the wise youth] So saying , [the wise youth]746-the wise youth rose , and leisurely trotted to the scene of battle , where stood [St. George]351-st. george puffing over [the prostrate Dragon]2430-the prostrate dragon . " Holloa , [Ricky]186-richard ! is it [you]186-richard ? "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " What 's this ? Whom have [we]7136-we here ? [Benson]187-benson , as [I]346-adrian live ! "[346-adrian] " Make this beast get up , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard returned , breathing hard , and shaking [his]186-richard great ash - branch . " [He]187-benson seems incapable , [[my]186-richard dear boy]6104-my dear boy . What have [you]6104-my dear boy been up to ? [Benson]187-benson ! [Benson]187-benson ! [I]186-richard say , [Ricky]186-richard , this looks bad . "[186-richard] " [He]187-benson 's shamming ! "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard clamoured like [a savage]2431-a savage . " [Spy]7138-spy upon [me]2431-a savage , will [he]187-benson ? [I]2431-a savage tell [you]6104-my dear boy , [he]187-benson 's shamming . [He]187-benson has n't had half enough . Nothing 's too bad for [a spy]7139-a spy . Let [him]187-benson getup ! "[2431-a savage] " [Insatiate youth]7140-insatiate youth ! do throw away that enormous weapon . "[186-richard] " [He]187-benson has written to [[my]186-richard father]1400-my father , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard shouted . " [The miserable spy]7142-the miserable spy ! Let [him]187-benson get up ! "[186-richard] " Ooogh ? [I]187-benson wo n't ! "[187-benson] huskily groaned [Benson]187-benson . " [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian , [you]6104-my dear boy 're [a witness [he]187-benson 's [my]187-benson back]7143-a witness he 's my back ! "[187-benson] Cavernous noises took up the tale of [his]187-benson maltreatment . " [I]346-adrian daresay [you]6104-my dear boy love [your]6104-my dear boy back better than any part of [your]6104-my dear boy body now , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian muttered . " Come , [Benson]187-benson ! be [a man]1294-a man . [Mr. Richard]186-richard has thrown away the stick . Come , and get off [home]675-home , and let 's see the extent of the damage . "[346-adrian] " Ooogh ! [he]187-benson 's [a devil]7146-a devil ! [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian , [sir]6036-sir , [he]187-benson 's [a devil]7146-a devil ! "[187-benson] groaned [Benson]187-benson , turning half over in [the road]913-the road to ease [his]187-benson aches . [Adrian]346-adrian caught hold of [Benson]187-benson 's collar and lifted [him]187-benson to a sitting posture . [He]346-adrian then had a glimpse of what [[his]346-adrian hopeful pupil]2433-his hopeful pupil 's hand could do in wrath . [The wretched butler]2434-the wretched butler 's coat was slit and welted ; [his]2434-the wretched butler hat knocked in ; [his]2434-the wretched butler flabby spirit so broken that [he]2434-the wretched butler started and trembled if [[his]2434-the wretched butler pitiless executioner]2435-his pitiless executioner stirred a foot . [Richard]186-richard stood over [him]2434-the wretched butler , grasping [his]186-richard great stick ; no dawn of mercy for [Benson]187-benson in any corner of [his]186-richard features . [Benson]187-benson screwed [his]187-benson neck round to look up at [him]186-richard , and immediately gasped , " [I]187-benson wo n't get up ! [I]187-benson wo n't ! [He]2435-his pitiless executioner 's ready to murder [me]187-benson again ! [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian ! if [you]186-richard stand by and see it , [you]186-richard 're liable to the law , [sir]6036-sir [I]187-benson wo n't get up while [he]2435-his pitiless executioner 's near . "[187-benson] No persuasion could induce [Benson]187-benson to try [his]187-benson legs while [[his]187-benson executioner]2436-his executioner stood by . [Adrian]346-adrian took [Richard]186-richard aside : " [You]186-richard 've almost killed [the poor devil]7150-the poor devil , [Ricky]186-richard . [You]186-richard must be satisfied with that . Look at [his]2435-his pitiless executioner face . "[346-adrian] " [The coward]6307-the coward bobbed while [I]186-richard struck "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard . " [I]186-richard marked [his]2435-his pitiless executioner back . [He]2435-his pitiless executioner ducked . [I]186-richard told [him]2435-his pitiless executioner [he]2435-his pitiless executioner was getting it worse . "[186-richard] At so civilized piece of savagery , [Adrian]346-adrian opened [his]346-adrian mouth wide . " Did [you]186-richard really ? [I]346-adrian admire that . [You]186-richard told [him]2435-his pitiless executioner [he]2435-his pitiless executioner was getting it worse ? "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian opened [his]346-adrian mouth again to shake another roll of laughter out . " Come , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said , " [Excalibur]352-excalibur has done [his]352-excalibur word . Pitch [him]2435-his pitiless executioner into [the lake]2367-the lake . And see here comes [the Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [You]186-richard ca n't be at it again before [a woman]1754-a woman . Go and meet [her]1754-a woman , and tell [her]1754-a woman the noise was an ox being slaughtered . Or say [Argus]353-argus . "[346-adrian] With a whirr that made all [Benson]187-benson 's bruises moan and quiver , the great ash - branch shot aloft , and [Richard]186-richard swung off to intercept [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [Adrian]346-adrian got [Benson]187-benson on [his]187-benson feet . [The heavy butler]2437-the heavy butler was disposed to summon all the commiseration [he]2437-the heavy butler could feel for [his]2437-the heavy butler bruised flesh . Every half - step [he]2437-the heavy butler attempted was like a dislocation . [His]2437-the heavy butler groans and grunts were frightful . " How much did that hat cost , [Benson]187-benson ? "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , as [he]346-adrian put it on [his]2437-the heavy butler head . " [A five - and - twenty shilling beaver]7154-a five - and - twenty shilling beaver , [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian ! "[346-adrian] [Benson]187-benson caressed [its]187-benson injuries . " The cheapest policy of insurance [I]346-adrian remember to have heard of ! "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . [Benson]187-benson staggered , moaning at intervals to [his]187-benson cruel comforter . " [He]187-benson 's [a devil]7146-a devil , [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian ! [He]187-benson 's [a devil]7146-a devil , [sir]6036-sir , [I]187-benson do believe , [sir]6036-sir . Ooogh ! [he]187-benson 's [a devil]7146-a devil ! [I]187-benson ca n't move , [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian . [I]187-benson must be fetched . And [Dr. Clifford]181-lobourne must be sent for , [sir]6036-sir . [I]187-benson shall never be fit for work again . [I]187-benson have n't a sound bone in [my]187-benson body , [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian . "[187-benson] " [You]187-benson see , [Benson]187-benson , this comes of [your]187-benson declaring war upon [Venus]313-venus . [I]346-adrian hope [the maids]7161-the maids will nurse [you]187-benson properly . Let [me]346-adrian see : [you]187-benson are friends with [the housekeeper]7162-the housekeeper , are n't [you]187-benson ? All depends upon that . "[346-adrian] " [I]2438-the miserable butler 'm only [a faithful servant]7163-a faithful servant , [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian , "[2438-the miserable butler] [the miserable butler]2438-the miserable butler snarled . " Then [you]187-benson 've got [no friend]7164-no friend but [[your]187-benson bed]7165-your bed . Get to it as quick as possible , [Benson]187-benson . "[2438-the miserable butler] " [I]187-benson ca n't move . "[187-benson] [Benson]187-benson made a resolute halt . " [I]187-benson must be fetched , "[187-benson] [he]187-benson whinnied . " It 's a shame to ask [me]187-benson to move , [Mr. Hadrian]344-mr. hadrian . "[187-benson] " [You]187-benson will admit that [you]187-benson are heavy , [Benson]187-benson , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , ' so [I]0-i ca n't carry [you]187-benson . However , [I]0-i see [Mr. Richard]186-richard is very kindly returning to help [me]0-i . " At these words [heavy Benson]187-benson instantly found [his]187-benson legs , and shambled on . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry met [Richard]186-richard in dismay . "[186-richard] [I]0-i have been horribly frightened , " [she]489-mrs. berry said . "[0-i] Tell [me]0-i , what was the meaning of those cries [I]0-i heard ? " "[1594-some one] Only [some one]1594-some one doing justice on [a spy]7139-a spy , " said [Richard]186-richard , and [the lady]990-the lady smiled , and looked on [him]186-richard fondly , and put [her]990-the lady hand through [his]186-richard hair . "[1594-some one] Was that all ? [I]0-i should have done it [myself]0-i if [I]0-i had been [a man]1294-a man . Kiss [me]0-i . "[1594-some one]

CHAPTER XXI

By twelve o'clock at noon next day [the inhabitants of [Raynham Abbey]25-raynham abbey]2442-the inhabitants of raynham abbey knew that [Berry]354-berry , [[the baronet]609-the baronet 's man]2444-the baronet 's man , had arrived post - haste from [town]6720-town , with orders to conduct [Mr. Richard thither]186-richard , and that [Mr. Richard]186-richard had refused to go , had sworn [he]186-richard would not , defied [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , and despatched [Berry]354-berry to [the Shades]2447-the shades . [Berry]354-berry was all that [Benson]187-benson was not . Whereas [Benson]187-benson hated [woman]6810-woman , [Berry]354-berry admired [her]6810-woman warmly . Second to [[his]354-berry own stately person]2449-his own stately person , [woman]6810-woman occupied [his]354-berry reflections , and commanded [his]354-berry homage . [Berry]354-berry was of majestic port , and used dictionary words . Among [the maids of [Raynham]3-raynham]2451-the maids of raynham [his]354-berry conscious calves produced all the discord and the frenzy those adornments seem destined to create in tender bosoms . [He]354-berry had , moreover , the reputation of having suffered for the sex ; which assisted [his]354-berry object in inducing the sex to suffer for [him]354-berry . What with [his]354-berry calves , and [his]354-berry dictionary words , and the attractive halo of the mysterious vindictiveness of [Venus]313-venus surrounding [him]354-berry , [this Adonis of the lower household]2452-this adonis of the lower household was [a mighty man below]2453-a mighty man below , and [he]354-berry moved as [one]836-one . On hearing the tumult that followed [Berry]354-berry 's arrival , [Adrian]346-adrian sent for [him]354-berry , and was informed of the nature of [his]354-berry mission , and its result . " [You]354-berry should come to [me]346-adrian first , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " [I]346-adrian should have imagined [you]354-berry were shrewd enough for that , [Berry]354-berry ? "[346-adrian] " Pardon [me]354-berry , [Mr. Adrian]346-adrian , "[354-berry] [Berry]354-berry doubled [his]354-berry elbow to explain . " Pardon [me]354-berry , [sir]6036-sir . [Acting recipient of special injunctions]7168-acting recipient of special injunctions [I]354-berry was not [a free agent]7169-a free agent . "[354-berry] " Go to [Mr. Richard]186-richard again , [Berry]354-berry . There will be a little confusion if [he]186-richard holds back . Perhaps [you]6036-sir had better throw out a hint or so of apoplexy . A slight hint will do . And here [Berry]354-berry ! when [you]354-berry return to [town]6720-town , [you]354-berry had better not mention anything to quote [Johnson]355-johnson of [Benson]187-benson 's spiflication . "[354-berry] " Certainly not , [sir]6036-sir . "[354-berry] [The wise youth]746-the wise youth 's hint had the desired effect on [Richard]186-richard . [He]354-berry dashed off a hasty letter by [Tom]199-tom to [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe , and , mounting [his]354-berry horse , galloped to [the Bellingham station]2456-the bellingham station . [Sir Austin]186-richard was sitting down to a quiet early dinner at [[his]186-richard hotel]1995-his hotel , when the Hope of [Raynham]3-raynham burst into [[his]186-richard room]6116-his room . [The baronet]609-the baronet was not angry with [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son . On the contrary , for [he]609-the baronet was singularly just and self - accusing while pride was not up in arms , [he]609-the baronet had been thinking all day after the receipt of [Benson]187-benson 's letter that [he]609-the baronet was deficient in cordiality , and did not , by reason of [his]609-the baronet excessive anxiety , make [himself]609-the baronet sufficiently [[[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son 's companion]2462-his son 's companion : was not enough , as [he]609-the baronet strove to be , [mother]1657-mother and [father]1512-father to [him]609-the baronet ; [preceptor]2465-preceptor and [friend]2466-friend ; [previsor and associate]2467-previsor and associate . [He]609-the baronet had not to ask [his]609-the baronet conscience where [he]609-the baronet had lately been to blame towards the System . [He]609-the baronet had slunk away from [Raynham]3-raynham in the very crisis of the Magnetic Age , and [this young woman of [the parish]2469-the parish]2468-this young woman of the parish as [Benson]187-benson had termed [sweet Lucy]233-lucy in [his]187-benson letter was the consequence . Yes ! pride and sensitiveness were [[his]609-the baronet chief foes]2470-his chief foes , and [he]609-the baronet would trample on [them]2470-his chief foes . To begin , [he]609-the baronet embraced [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son : hard upon [an Englishman]2472-an englishman at any time doubly so to one so shamefaced at emotion in cool blood , as it were . It gave [him]609-the baronet a strange pleasure , nevertheless . And [the youth]1506-the youth seemed to answer to it ; [he]609-the baronet was excited . Was [his]609-the baronet love , then , beginning to correspond with [[his]772-his son father]775-his father 's as in those intimate days before the Blossoming Season ? But when [Richard]186-richard , inarticulate at first in [his]186-richard haste , cried out , " [[My]186-richard dear]6235-my dear , [dear father]7173-dear father ! [You]7173-dear father are safe ! [I]186-richard feared [You]7173-dear father are better , [sir]6036-sir ? Thank [God]176-god ! "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard stood away from [him]186-richard . " Safe ? "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said . " What has alarmed [you]7173-dear father ? "[186-richard] Instead of replying , [Richard]186-richard dropped into a chair , and seized [his]186-richard hand and kissed it . [Sir Austin]186-richard took a seat , and waited for [[his]186-richard son]772-his son to explain . " [Those doctors]7175-those doctors are [such fools]7176-such fools ! "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard broke out . " [I]186-richard was sure [they]7175-those doctors were wrong . [They]7175-those doctors do n't know headache from apoplexy . It 's worth the ride , [sir]6036-sir , to see [you]7173-dear father . [You]7173-dear father left [Raynham]3-raynham so suddenly . But [you]7173-dear father are well ! It was not an attack of real apoplexy ? "[186-richard] [[His]772-his son father]775-his father 's brows contorted , and [he]775-his father said , No , it was not . [Richard]186-richard pursued : " If [you]775-his father were ill , [I]186-richard could n't come too soon , though , if [coroners]7178-coroners ' inquests sat on horses , [those doctors]7175-those doctors would be found guilty of mare - slaughter . [Cassandra'll]356-cassandra'll be knocked up . [I]186-richard was too early for [the train]7180-the train at [Bellingham]57-bellingham , and [I]186-richard would n't wait . [She]356-cassandra'll did the distance in four hours and three - quarters . Pretty good , [sir]6036-sir , was n't it ? "[186-richard] " It has given [you]186-richard appetite for dinner , [I]609-the baronet hope , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , not so well pleased to find that it was not simple obedience that had brought [the youth]1506-the youth to [him]609-the baronet in such haste . " [I]186-richard 'm ready , "[186-richard] replied [Richard]186-richard . " [I]186-richard shall be in time to return by [the last train]7182-the last train to - night . [I]186-richard will leave [Cassandra]357-cassandra in [your]775-his father charge for a rest . "[186-richard] [[His]186-richard father]775-his father quietly helped [him]186-richard to soup , which [he]186-richard commenced gobbling with an eagerness that might pass for appetite . " All well at [Raynham]3-raynham ? "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . " Quite , [sir]6036-sir . "[609-the baronet] " Nothing new ? "[775-his father] " Nothing , [sir]6036-sir . "[775-his father] " The same as when [I]609-the baronet left ? "[609-the baronet] " No change whatever ! "[775-his father] " [I]609-the baronet shall be glad to get back to [the old place]7099-the old place , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . " [My]609-the baronet stay in [town]6720-town has certainly been profitable . [I]609-the baronet have made [some pleasant acquaintances who may probably favour [us]7188-us with a visit there in the late autumn people [you]186-richard may be pleased to know]7187-some pleasant acquaintances who may probably favour us with a visit there in the late autumn people you may be pleased to know . [They]7187-some pleasant acquaintances who may probably favour us with a visit there in the late autumn people you may be pleased to know are very anxious to see [Raynham]3-raynham . "[609-the baronet] " [I]186-richard love [the old place]7099-the old place , "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard . " [I]186-richard never wish to leave [it]7099-the old place . "[186-richard] " Why , [boy]1054-boy , before [I]609-the baronet left [you]1054-boy were constantly begging to see [town]6720-town . "[609-the baronet] " Was [I]609-the baronet , [sir]6036-sir ? How odd ! Well ! [I]609-the baronet do n't want to remain [here]6225-here . [I]609-the baronet 've seen enough of it . "[609-the baronet] " How did [you]1054-boy find [your]1054-boy way to [me]186-richard ? "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard laughed , and related [his]186-richard bewilderment at the miles of brick , and the noise , and [the troops of [people]661-people]2482-the troops of people , concluding , " There 's no place like [home]675-home ! "[609-the baronet] [The baronet]609-the baronet watched [his]186-richard symptomatic brilliant eyes , and favoured [him]186-richard with a double - dealing sentence " To anchor the heart by any object ere [we]7195-we have half traversed [the world]597-the world , is youth 's foolishness , [[my]609-the baronet son]6332-my son . Reverence time ! A better maxim that than [[your]186-richard Horatian]7198-your horatian . "[609-the baronet] " [He]7198-your horatian knows all ! "[186-richard] thought [Richard]186-richard , and instantly drew away leagues from [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , and threw up fortifications round [his]186-richard love and [himself]186-richard . Dinner over , [Richard]186-richard looked hurriedly at [his]186-richard watch , and said , with much briskness , " [I]186-richard shall just be in time , [sir]6036-sir , if [we]7200-we walk . Will [you]6036-sir come with [me]186-richard to [the station]7201-the station ? "[186-richard] [The baronet]609-the baronet did not answer . [Richard]186-richard was going to repeat the question , but found [[his]186-richard father]775-his father 's eyes fixed on [him]186-richard so meaningly that [he]186-richard wavered , and played with [his]186-richard empty glass . " [I]609-the baronet think [we]7200-we will have a little more claret , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . [Claret]358-claret was brought , and [they]2489-they were left alone . [The baronet]609-the baronet then drew within arm's - reach of [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son , and began : " [I]609-the baronet am not aware what [you]186-richard may have thought of [me]609-the baronet , [Richard]186-richard , during the years [we]7200-we have lived together ; and indeed [I]609-the baronet have never been in a hurry to be known to [you]186-richard ; and , if [I]609-the baronet had died before [my]609-the baronet work was done , [I]609-the baronet should not have complained at losing half [my]609-the baronet reward , in hearing [you]186-richard thank [me]609-the baronet . Perhaps , as it is , [I]609-the baronet never may . Everything , save selfishness , has its recompense . [I]609-the baronet shall be content if [you]186-richard prosper . "[609-the baronet] [He]609-the baronet fetched a breath and continued : " [You]186-richard had in [your]186-richard infancy a great loss . "[609-the baronet] [Father]1512-father and [son]1513-son coloured simultaneously . " To make that good to [you]186-richard [I]609-the baronet chose to isolate [myself]609-the baronet from [the world]597-the world , and devote [myself]609-the baronet entirely to [your]186-richard welfare ; and [I]609-the baronet think it is not vanity that tells [me]609-the baronet now that [the son [I]609-the baronet have reared]7203-the son i have reared is one of the most hopeful of [God]176-god 's creatures . But for that very reason [you]186-richard are open to be tempted the most , and to sink the deepest . It was the first of the angels who made the road to hell . "[609-the baronet] [He]609-the baronet paused again . [Richard]186-richard fingered at [his]186-richard watch . " In [[our]7204-we House]7205-our house , [[my]186-richard son]6332-my son , there is peculiar blood . [We]7204-we go to wreck very easily . It sounds like superstition ; [I]186-richard can not but think [we]7204-we are tried as [most men]7207-most men are not . [I]186-richard see it in [us]7204-we all . And [you]186-richard , [[my]186-richard son]6332-my son , are compounded of two races . [Your]186-richard passions are violent . [You]186-richard have had a taste of revenge . [You]186-richard have seen , in a small way , that the pound of flesh draws rivers of blood . But there is now in [you]186-richard another power . [You]186-richard are mounting to the table - land of life , where mimic battles are changed to real ones . And [you]186-richard come upon it laden equally with force to create and to destroy . "[186-richard] [He]186-richard deliberated to announce the intelligence , with deep meaning : " There are women in [the world]597-the world , [[my]186-richard son]6332-my son ! "[186-richard] [The young man]2387-the young man 's heart galloped back to [Raynham]3-raynham . " It is when [you]186-richard encounter [them]7211-them that [you]186-richard are thoroughly on trial . It is when [you]186-richard know [them]7211-them that life is either a mockery to [you]186-richard , or , as some find it , a gift of blessedness . [They]7211-them are [our]7212-our ordeal . Love of [any human object]7213-any human object is the soul 's ordeal ; and [they]7211-them are [ours]7212-our , loving [them]7211-them , or not . "[2387-the young man] [The young man]2387-the young man heard the whistle of [the train]7180-the train . [He]2387-the young man saw the moon - lighted wood , and the vision of [[his]2387-the young man beloved]2497-his beloved . [He]2387-the young man could barely hold [himself]2387-the young man down and listen . " [I]609-the baronet believe , "[609-the baronet] [the baronet]609-the baronet spoke with little of the cheerfulness of belief , " [good women]7214-good women exist . "[609-the baronet] Oh , if [he]609-the baronet knew [Lucy]233-lucy ! " But , "[609-the baronet] and [he]609-the baronet gazed on [Richard]186-richard intently , " it is given to [very few]7215-very few to meet [them]7215-very few on the threshold [I]609-the baronet may say , to none . [We]7212-our find [them]7215-very few after hard buffeting , and usually , when [we]7212-our find the one fitted for [us]7212-our , [our]7212-our madness has misshaped [our]7212-our destiny , [our]7212-our lot is cast . For [women]738-women are not the end , but the means , of life . In [youth]6626-youth [we]7212-our think [them]7215-very few [the former]7218-the former , and [thousands , who have not even the excuse of youth]7219-thousands , who have not even the excuse of youth , select [a mate or worse with that sole view]7220-a mate or worse with that sole view . [I]609-the baronet believe [women]738-women punish [us]7212-our for so perverting [their]738-women uses . [They]738-women punish [Society]7222-society . "[609-the baronet] [The baronet]609-the baronet put [his]609-the baronet hand to [his]609-the baronet brow as [his]609-the baronet mind travelled into consequences . ' [[Our]2500-our most diligent pupil]2501-our most diligent pupil learns not so much as [an earnest teacher]2502-an earnest teacher , ' says [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip ; and [Sir Austin]186-richard , in schooling [himself]186-richard to speak with moderation of [women]738-women , was beginning to get a glimpse of [their]738-women side of the case . [Cold Blood]359-cold blood now touched on love to [Hot Blood]360-hot blood . [Cold Blood]359-cold blood said , " It is a passion coming in the order of nature , the ripe fruit of [our]2500-our animal being . "[359-cold blood] [Hot Blood]360-hot blood felt : " It is a divinity ! All that is worth living for in [the world]597-the world . "[360-hot blood] [Cold Blood]359-cold blood said : " It is a fever which tests [our]2500-our strength , and too often leads to perdition . "[359-cold blood] [Hot Blood]360-hot blood felt : " Lead whither it will , [I]360-hot blood follow it . "[360-hot blood] [Cold Blood]359-cold blood said : " It is a name [men]761-men and [women]738-women are much in the habit of employing to sanctify [their]738-women appetites . "[359-cold blood] [Hot Blood]360-hot blood felt : " It is worship ; religion ; life ! "[360-hot blood] And so the two parallel lines ran on . The baronet became more personal : " [You]7226-you know [my]360-hot blood love for [you]7226-you , [[my]360-hot blood son]6332-my son . The extent of it [you]7226-you can not know ; but [you]7226-you must know that it is something very deep , and [I]360-hot blood do not wish to speak of it but [a father]2078-a father must sometimes petition for gratitude , since the only true expression of it is [[his]2078-a father son]772-his son 's moral good . If [you]7226-you care for [my]360-hot blood love , or love [me]360-hot blood in return , aid [me]360-hot blood with all [your]7226-you energies to keep [you]7226-you what [I]360-hot blood have made [you]7226-you , and guard [you]7226-you from the snares besetting [you]7226-you . It was in [my]360-hot blood hands once . It is ceasing to be so . Remember , [[my]360-hot blood son]6332-my son , what [my]360-hot blood love is . It is different , [I]360-hot blood fear , with [most fathers]7231-most fathers : but [I]360-hot blood am bound up in [your]7226-you welfare : what [you]7226-you do affects [me]360-hot blood vitally . [You]7226-you will take no step that is not intimate with [my]360-hot blood happiness , or [my]360-hot blood misery . And [I]360-hot blood have had great disappointments , [[my]360-hot blood son]6332-my son . "[360-hot blood] So far it was well . [Richard]186-richard loved [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , and even in [his]186-richard frenzied state [he]186-richard could not without emotion hear [him]775-his father thus speak . Unhappily , [the baronet]609-the baronet , who by some fatality never could see when [he]609-the baronet was winning the battle , thought proper in [his]609-the baronet wisdom to water the dryness of [his]609-the baronet sermon with a little jocoseness , on the subject of [young men]2506-young men fancying [themselves]2506-young men in love , and , when [they]2506-young men were raw and green , absolutely wanting to be that most awful thing , which [the wisest and strongest of men]2507-the wisest and strongest of men undertake in hesitation and after self - mortification and penance married ! [He]609-the baronet sketched [the Foolish Young Fellow the object of general ridicule and covert contempt]2508-the foolish young fellow the object of general ridicule and covert contempt . [He]609-the baronet sketched [the Woman]2509-the woman the strange thing made in [our]2510-our image , and with all [our]2510-our faculties passing to the rule of one who in taking [her]2509-the woman proved that [he]609-the baronet could not rule [himself]609-the baronet , and had no knowledge of [her]2509-the woman save as a choice morsel which [he]609-the baronet would burn [the whole world]2511-the whole world , and [himself]609-the baronet in the bargain , to possess . [He]609-the baronet harped upon [the Foolish Young Fellow]2512-the foolish young fellow , till [the foolish young fellow]2512-the foolish young fellow felt [his]2512-the foolish young fellow skin tingle and was half suffocated with shame and rage . After this , [the baronet]609-the baronet might be as wise as [he]609-the baronet pleased : [he]609-the baronet had quite undone [his]609-the baronet work . [He]609-the baronet might analyze Love and anatomize [Woman]129-woman . [He]609-the baronet might accord to [her]129-woman [her]129-woman due position , and paint [her]129-woman fair : [he]609-the baronet might be shrewd , jocose , gentle , pathetic , wonderfully wise : [he]609-the baronet spoke to deaf ears . Closing [his]609-the baronet sermon with the question , softly uttered : " Have [you]186-richard anything to tell [me]609-the baronet , [Richard]186-richard ? "[609-the baronet] and hoping for a confession , and a thorough re - establishment of confidence , the callous answer struck [him]609-the baronet cold : " [I]609-the baronet have not . "[609-the baronet] [The baronet]609-the baronet relapsed in [his]609-the baronet chair , and made diagrams of [his]609-the baronet fingers . [Richard]186-richard turned [his]186-richard back on further dialogue by going to the window . In the section of sky over [the street]2516-the street twinkled two or three stars ; shining faintly , feeling the moon . The moon was rising : [the woods]1859-the woods were lifting up to [her]129-woman : [his]186-richard star of [the woods]1859-the woods would be there . A bed of moss set about flowers in a basket under [him]609-the baronet breathed to [his]609-the baronet nostril of [the woodland]2205-the woodland keenly , and filled [him]609-the baronet with delirious longing . A succession of hard sighs brought [[his]186-richard father]775-his father 's hand on [his]186-richard shoulder . " [You]186-richard have nothing [you]186-richard could say to [me]775-his father , [[my]775-his father son]6332-my son ? Tell [me]775-his father , [Richard]186-richard ! Remember , there is [no home for the soul where dwells a shadow of untruth]7234-no home for the soul where dwells a shadow of untruth ! "[775-his father] " Nothing at all , [sir]6036-sir , "[2387-the young man] [the young man]2387-the young man replied , meeting [him]775-his father with the full orbs of [his]2387-the young man eyes . [The baronet]609-the baronet withdrew [his]609-the baronet hand , and paced [the room]671-the room . At last it grew impossible for [Richard]186-richard to control [his]186-richard impatience , and [he]186-richard said : " Do [you]6036-sir intend [me]186-richard to stay [here]6225-here , [sir]6036-sir ? Am [I]186-richard not to return to [Raynham]3-raynham at all to - night ? "[186-richard] [[His]186-richard father]775-his father was again falsely jocular : " What ? and catch [the train]7180-the train after giving [it]7180-the train ten minutes ' start ? "[186-richard] " [Cassandra]357-cassandra will take [me]2387-the young man , "[2387-the young man] said [the young man]2387-the young man earnestly . " [I]2387-the young man need n't ride [her]357-cassandra hard , [sir]6036-sir . Or perhaps [you]6036-sir would lend [me]2387-the young man [your]6036-sir [Winkelried]361-winkelried ? [I]2387-the young man should be down with [him]361-winkelried in little better than three hours . "[2387-the young man] " Even then , [you]6036-sir know , [the park]802-the park - gates would be locked . "[186-richard] " Well , [I]186-richard could stable [him]361-winkelried in [the village]1098-the village . [Dowling]362-dowling knows the horse , and would treat [him]361-winkelried properly . May [I]186-richard have [him]361-winkelried , [sir]6036-sir ? "[186-richard] The cloud cleared off [Richard]186-richard 's face as [he]186-richard asked . At least , if [he]186-richard missed [his]186-richard love that night [he]186-richard would be near [her]2526-her , breathing the same air , marking what star was above [[her]2526-her bedchamber]2527-her bedchamber , hearing the hushed night - talk of the trees about [her]2526-her dwelling : looking on the distances that were like hope half fulfilled and a bodily presence bright as [Hesper]295-hesper , since [he]186-richard knew [her]2526-her . There were two swallows under the eaves shadowing [[Lucy]233-lucy 's chamber]2528-lucy 's chamber - windows : two swallows , mates in one nest , blissful birds , who twittered and cheep - cheeped to the sole - lying beauty in [her]2526-her bed . Around [these birds]2529-these birds [the lover]2354-the lover 's heart revolved , [he]186-richard knew not why . [He]186-richard associated [them]2529-these birds with all [his]186-richard close - veiled dreams of happiness . Seldom a morning passed when [he]186-richard did not watch [them]2529-these birds leave the nest on [their]2529-these birds breakfast - flight , busy in the happy stillness of dawn . It seemed to [him]186-richard now that if [he]186-richard could be at [Raynham]3-raynham to see [them]2529-these birds in to - morrow 's dawn [he]186-richard would be compensated for [his]186-richard incalculable loss of to - night : [he]186-richard would forgive and love [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , [London]12-london , the life , [the world]597-the world . Just to see those purple backs and white breasts flash out into the quiet morning air ! [He]186-richard wanted no more . [The baronet]609-the baronet 's trifling had placed this enormous boon within [the young man]2387-the young man 's visionary grasp . [He]609-the baronet still went on trying [the boy]703-the boy 's temper . " [You]186-richard know there would be nobody ready for [you]186-richard at [Raynham]3-raynham . It is unfair to disturb [the maids]7161-the maids . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard overrode every objection . " Well , then , [[my]609-the baronet son]6332-my son , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , preserving [his]609-the baronet half - jocular air , " [I]609-the baronet must tell [you]186-richard that it is [my]609-the baronet wish to have [you]186-richard in [town]6720-town . "[609-the baronet] " Then [you]609-the baronet have not been ill at all , [sir]6036-sir ! "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard , as in [his]186-richard despair [he]186-richard seized the whole plot . " [I]775-his father have been as well as [you]186-richard could have desired [me]775-his father to be , "[775-his father] said [[his]186-richard father]775-his father . " Why did [they]7247-they lie to [me]2387-the young man ? "[2387-the young man] [the young man]2387-the young man wrathfully exclaimed . " [I]2387-the young man think , [Richard]186-richard , [you]186-richard can best answer that , "[2387-the young man] rejoined [Sir Austin]186-richard , kindly severe . Dread of being signalized as [the Foolish Young Fellow]2512-the foolish young fellow prevented [Richard]186-richard from expostulating further . [Sir Austin]186-richard saw [him]186-richard grinding [his]186-richard passion into powder for future explosion , and thought it best to leave [him]186-richard for awhile .

CHAPTER XXII

For three weeks [Richard]186-richard had to remain in [town]6720-town and endure the teachings of the System in a new atmosphere . [He]186-richard had to sit and listen to [men of science]2541-men of science who came to renew [their]2541-men of science intimacy with [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , and [whom of all men [[his]186-richard father]775-his father wished [him]186-richard to respect and study]2543-whom of all men his father wished him to respect and study ; [practically scientific men]2545-practically scientific men being , in [the baronet]609-the baronet 's estimation , [the only minds thoroughly mated and enviable]2547-the only minds thoroughly mated and enviable . [He]186-richard had to endure an introduction to [the Grandisons]363-the grandisons , and meet the eyes of [[his]186-richard kind]2548-his kind , haunted as [he]186-richard was by [the Foolish Young Fellow]364-the foolish young fellow . The idea that [he]186-richard might by any chance be identified with [him]186-richard held [the poor youth]2549-the poor youth in silent subjection . And it was horrible . For it was a continued outrage on the fair image [he]186-richard had in [his]186-richard heart . The notion of [the world]597-the world laughing at [him]186-richard because [he]186-richard loved [sweet Lucy]233-lucy stung [him]186-richard to momentary frenzies , and developed premature misanthropy in [his]186-richard spirit . Also the System desired to show [him]186-richard whither [young women of [the parish]2469-the parish]2551-young women of the parish lead [us]2553-us , and [he]186-richard was dragged about at nighttime to see [the sons and daughters of darkness]2554-the sons and daughters of darkness , after the fashion prescribed to [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton ; how [they]2554-the sons and daughters of darkness danced and ogled down [the high road]2555-the high road to perdition . But from this sight possibly [the teacher]2556-the teacher learnt more than [[his]2556-the teacher pupil]6572-his pupil , since [we]2553-us find [him]186-richard seriously asking [his]186-richard meditative hours , in the Note - book : " Wherefore Wild Oats are only of one gender ? "[186-richard] a question certainly not suggested to [him]186-richard at [Raynham]3-raynham ; and again " Whether [men]761-men might not be attaching too rigid an importance?"[186-richard] ... to [a subject with a dotted tail apparently]2558-a subject with a dotted tail apparently , for [he]186-richard gives it no other in the Note - book . But , as [I]0-i apprehend , [he]186-richard had come to plead in behalf of [women]738-women here , and had deduced something from positive observation . To [Richard]186-richard the scenes [he]186-richard witnessed were strange wild pictures , likely if anything to have increased [his]186-richard misanthropy , but for [his]186-richard love . Certain sweet little notes from [Lucy]233-lucy sustained [the lover]2354-the lover during the first two weeks of exile . [They]2561-they ceased ; and now [Richard]186-richard fell into such despondency that [[his]186-richard father]775-his father in alarm had to take measures to hasten [their]2563-their return to [Raynham]3-raynham . At the close of the third week [Berry]354-berry laid a pair of letters , bearing the Raynham post - mark , on the breakfast - table , and , after reading one attentively , [the baronet]609-the baronet asked [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son if [he]772-his son was inclined to quit [the metropolis]1973-the metropolis . " For [Raynham]3-raynham , air ? "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard , and relapsed , saying , " As [you]354-berry will ! "[186-richard] aware that [he]354-berry had given a glimpse of [the Foolish Young Fellow]364-the foolish young fellow . [Berry]354-berry accordingly received orders to make arrangements for [their]2563-their instant return to [Raynham]3-raynham . The letter [Sir Austin]186-richard lifted [his]186-richard head from to bespeak [[his]186-richard son]772-his son 's wishes was a composition of [the wise youth Adrian]2568-the wise youth adrian 's , and ran thus : " [Benson]187-benson is doggedly recovering . [He]187-benson requires great indemnities . Happy when [a faithful fool]7249-a faithful fool is [the main sufferer in [a household]7251-a household]7250-the main sufferer in a household ! [I]2569-the young person quite agree with [you]354-berry that [[our]2563-their faithful fool]7252-our faithful fool is [the best servant of great schemes]7253-the best servant of great schemes . [Benson]187-benson is now a piece of history . [I]2569-the young person tell [him]187-benson that this is indemnity enough , and that [the sweet Muse]7254-the sweet muse usually insists upon [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen being half - flayed before [she]7254-the sweet muse will condescend to notice [them]6045-gentlemen ; but [Benson]187-benson , [I]2569-the young person regret to say , rejects the comfort so fine a reflection should offer , and had rather keep [his]187-benson skin and live opaque . [Heroism]365-heroism seems partly a matter of training . Faithful folly is [Benson]187-benson 's nature : the rest has been thrust upon . "[2569-the young person] [The young person]2569-the young person has resigned [the neighbourhood]1791-the neighbourhood . [I]0-i had an interview with [the fair Papist [myself]0-i]2571-the fair papist myself , and also with [the man Blaize]1546-the man blaize . [They]2573-they were both sensible , though one swore and [the other]933-the other sighed . [She]2569-the young person is pretty . [I]0-i hope [she]2569-the young person does not paint . [I]0-i can affirm that [her]2569-the young person legs are strong , for [she]2569-the young person walks to [Bellingham]57-bellingham twice a week to take [her]2569-the young person Scarlet bath , when , having confessed and been made clean by [the Romish unction]2575-the romish unction , [she]2569-the young person walks back the brisker , of which [my]0-i Protestant muscular systems is yet aware . It was on [the road to [Bellingham]57-bellingham]2576-the road to bellingham [I]0-i engaged [her]2569-the young person . [She]2569-the young person is well in the matter of hair . [Madam Godiva]366-madam godiva might challenge [her]2569-the young person , it would be a fair match . Has it never struck [you]2577-you that [Woman]129-woman is nearer the vegetable than [Man]367-man ? [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize intends [her]2569-the young person for [[his]218-mr. blaize son]772-his son a junction that [every lover of fairy mythology]2579-every lover of fairy mythology must desire to see consummated . [Young Tom]144-tom is heir to [all the agremens of [the Beast]58-the beast]2580-all the agremens of the beast . [The maids of [Lobourne]4-lobourne]2581-the maids of lobourne say [I]0-i hear that [he]144-tom is [a very Proculus]2582-a very proculus among [them]2581-the maids of lobourne . Possibly [the envious men]2583-the envious men say it for [the maids]7161-the maids . [Beauty]268-beauty does not speak bad grammar and altogether [she]268-beauty is better out of the way . " The other letter was from [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , [a lady]673-a lady 's letter , and said : "[268-beauty] [I]0-i have fulfilled [your]2585-your commission to the best of [my]0-i ability , and heartily sad it has made [me]0-i . [She]268-beauty is indeed very much above [her]268-beauty station pity that it is so ! [She]268-beauty is almost beautiful quite beautiful at times , and not in any way what [you]2585-your have been led to fancy . [The poor child]2586-the poor child had no story to tell . [I]0-i have again seen [her]268-beauty , and talked with [her]268-beauty for an hour as kindly as [I]0-i could . [I]0-i could gather nothing more than [we]2587-we know . It is just [a woman]1754-a woman 's history as it invariably commences . [Richard]186-richard is [the god of [her]268-beauty idolatry]2589-the god of her idolatry . [She]268-beauty will renounce [him]186-richard , and sacrifice [herself]268-beauty for [his]186-richard sake . Are [we]2587-we so bad ? [She]268-beauty asked [me]0-i what [she]268-beauty was to do . [She]268-beauty would do whatever was imposed upon [her]268-beauty all but pretend to love [another]2590-another , and that [she]268-beauty never would , and , [I]0-i believe , never will . [You]2591-you know [I]0-i am sentimental , and [I]0-i confess [we]2587-we dropped a few tears together . [[Her]268-beauty uncle]1360-her uncle has sent [her]268-beauty for the Winter to [the institution where it appears [she]268-beauty was educated , and where [they]2594-they are very fond of [her]268-beauty]2593-the institution where it appears she was educated , and where they are very fond of her and want to keep [her]268-beauty , which it would be a good thing if [they]2594-they were to do . [The man]644-the man is [a good sort of man]2596-a good sort of man . [She]268-beauty was entrusted to [him]644-the man by [[her]268-beauty father]6343-her father , and [he]644-the man never interferes with [her]268-beauty religion , and is very scrupulous about all that pertains to it , though , as [he]644-the man says , [he]644-the man is [a Christian]1162-a christian [himself]644-the man . In the Spring but [the poor child]2586-the poor child does not know this [she]268-beauty is to come back , and be married to [[his]644-the man lout of [a son]2601-a son]2600-his lout of a son . [I]0-i am determined to prevent that . May [I]0-i not reckon on [your]2602-you promise to aid [me]0-i ? When [you]2602-you see [her]268-beauty , [I]0-i am sure [you]2602-you will . It would be sacrilege to look on and permit such a thing . [You]2602-you know , [they]2603-they are [cousins]2604-cousins . [She]268-beauty asked [me]0-i , where in [the world]597-the world there was one like [Richard]186-richard ? What could [I]0-i answer ? They were [your]2602-you own words , and spoken with a depth of conviction ! [I]0-i hope [he]186-richard is really calm . [I]0-i shudder to think of [him]186-richard when [he]186-richard comes , and discovers what [I]0-i have been doing . [I]0-i hope [I]0-i have been really doing right ! A good deed , [you]2602-you say , never dies ; but [we]2606-we can not always know [I]0-i must rely on [you]2602-you . Yes , it is ; [I]0-i should think , easy to suffer martyrdom when [one]836-one is sure of [one]836-one 's cause ! but then one must be sure of it . [I]0-i have done nothing lately but to repeat to [myself]0-i that saying of [yours]2602-you , No . 54 , C. 7 , P.S. ; and it has consoled [me]0-i , [I]0-i can not say why , except that all wisdom consoles , whether it applies directly or not : " ' For this reason so many fall from [God]176-god , who have attained to [Him]176-god ; that [they]7257-their cling to [Him]176-god with [their]7257-their Weakness , not with [their]7257-their Strength . ' "[0-i] [I]0-i like to know of what [you]2602-you are thinking when [you]2602-you composed this or that saying what suggested it . May not one be admitted to inspect the machinery of wisdom ? [I]0-i feel curious to know how thoughts real thoughts are born . Not that [I]0-i hope to win the secret . Here is the beginning of one but [[we]2609-we [poor women]2611-poor women]2610-we poor women can never put together even two of the three ideas which [you]2602-you say go to form a thought : ' When [a wise man]1421-a wise man makes a false step , will [he]1421-a wise man not go farther than [a fool]814-a fool ? ' It has just flitted through [me]0-i . " [I]186-richard can not get on with [Gibbon]154-gibbon , so wait [your]2602-you return to recommence the readings . [I]186-richard dislike the sneering essence of [his]154-gibbon writings . [I]186-richard keep referring to [his]154-gibbon face , until the dislike seems to become personal . How different is it with [Wordsworth]368-wordsworth ! And yet [I]186-richard can not escape from the thought that [he]154-gibbon is always solemnly thinking of [himself]154-gibbon but [I]186-richard do reverence [him]154-gibbon . But this is curious ; [Byron]369-byron was [a greater egoist]7258-a greater egoist , and yet [I]186-richard do not feel the same with [him]369-byron . [He]369-byron reminds [me]186-richard of a beast of [the desert]7259-the desert , savage and beautiful ; and the former is what one would imagine [a superior donkey reclaimed from [the heathen]7261-the heathen to be a very superior donkey , [I]186-richard mean , with great power of speech and great natural complacency , and whose stubbornness [you]7262-you must admire as part of [his]369-byron mission]7260-a superior donkey reclaimed from the heathen to be a very superior donkey , i mean , with great power of speech and great natural complacency , and whose stubbornness you must admire as part of his mission . The worst is that [no one]731-no one will imagine anything sublime in a superior donkey , so [my]186-richard simile is unfair and false . Is it not strange ? [I]186-richard love [Wordsworth]368-wordsworth best , and yet [Byron]369-byron has the greater power over [me]186-richard . How is that ? "[186-richard] " Because , "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard wrote beside the query in pencil , " [women]738-women are [cowards]7265-cowards , and succumb to Irony and Passion , rather than yield [their]738-women hearts to Excellence and Nature 's Inspiration . "[186-richard] The letter pursued : " [I]186-richard have finished [Boiardo]370-boiardo and have taken up [Berni]371-berni . The latter offends [me]186-richard . [I]186-richard suppose [[we]738-women [women]738-women]7266-we women do not really care for humour . [You]7262-you are right in saying [we]738-women have [none]680-none [ourselves]738-women , and ' cackle ' instead of laugh . It is true of [me]186-richard , at least that ' [Falstaff]372-falstaff is only to [us]738-women [an incorrigible fat man]7269-an incorrigible fat man . ' [I]186-richard want to know what [he]372-falstaff illustrates . And [Don Quixote]373-don quixote what end can be served in making a noble mind ridiculous ? [I]186-richard hear [you]7262-you say practical . So it is . [We]738-women are very narrow , [I]186-richard know . But [we]738-women like wit practical again ! Or in [your]7262-you words when [I]186-richard really think [they]7270-they generally come to [my]186-richard aid perhaps it is that it is often all [your]7262-you thought ; [we]738-women ' prefer the rapier thrust , to the broad embrace , of Intelligence . ' "[186-richard] [He]2614-he trifled with the letter for some time , re - reading chosen passages as [he]2614-he walked about [the room]671-the room , and considering [he]2614-he scarce knew what . There are ideas language is too gross for , and shape too arbitrary , which come to [us]2616-us and have a definite influence upon [us]2616-us , and yet [we]2616-us can not fasten on the filmy things and make them visible and distinct to [ourselves]2616-us , much less to [others]6776-others . Why did [he]2614-he twice throw a look into the glass in the act of passing it ? [He]2614-he stood for a moment with head erect facing it . [His]2614-he eyes for [the nonce]1110-the nonce seemed little to peruse [his]2614-he outer features ; the grey gathered brows , and the wrinkles much action of them had traced over the circles half up [his]2614-he high straight forehead ; the iron - grey hair that rose over [his]2614-he forehead and fell away in the fashion of [Richard]186-richard 's plume . [His]2614-he general appearance showed the tints of years ; but none of their weight , and nothing of the dignity of [his]2614-he youth , was gone . It was so far satisfactory , but [his]2614-he eyes were wide , as one who looks at [his]2614-he essential self through the mask [we]2616-us wear . Perhaps [he]2614-he was speculating as [he]2614-he looked on the sort of aspect [he]2614-he presented to [the lady]990-the lady 's discriminative regard . Of [her]990-the lady feelings [he]2614-he had not a suspicion . But [he]2614-he knew with what extraordinary lucidity [women]738-women can , when it pleases [them]738-women , and when [their]738-women feelings are not quite boiling under the noonday sun , seize all the sides of [a character]2621-a character , and put [their]738-women fingers on its weak point . [He]2614-he was cognizant of the total absence of the humorous in [himself]2614-he the want that most shut [him]2614-he out from [[his]2614-he fellows]6277-his fellows , and perhaps [the clear - thoughted , intensely self - examining gentleman filmily conceived]2623-the clear - thoughted , intensely self - examining gentleman filmily conceived , [Me]0-i also , in common with [the poet]2624-the poet , [she]990-the lady gazes on as one of the superior grey beasts ! [He]2614-he may have so conceived the case ; [he]2614-he was capable of that great - mindedness , and could snatch at times very luminous glances at the broad reflector which the world of fact lying outside [our]2625-our narrow compass holds up for [us]2625-our to see [ourselves]2625-our in when [we]2625-our will . Unhappily , the faculty of laughter , which is due to this gift , was denied [him]2614-he ; and having seen , [he]2614-he , like [the companion of [friend Balsam]374-friend balsam]2626-the companion of friend balsam , could go no farther . For a good wind of laughter had relieved [him]2614-he of much of the blight of self - deception , and oddness , and extravagance ; had given a healthier view of [our]2625-our atmosphere of life ; but [he]2614-he had it not . Journeying back to [Bellingham]57-bellingham in [the train]7180-the train , with the heated brain and brilliant eye of [[his]2614-he son]772-his son beside [him]2614-he , [Sir Austin]186-richard tried hard to feel infallible , as [a man with a System]2629-a man with a system should feel ; and because [he]2614-he could not do so , after much mental conflict , [he]2614-he descended to entertain a personal antagonism to [the young woman who had stepped in between [his]2614-he experiment and success]2630-the young woman who had stepped in between his experiment and success . [He]2614-he did not think kindly of [her]2630-the young woman who had stepped in between his experiment and success . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry 's encomiums of [her]2630-the young woman who had stepped in between his experiment and success behaviour and [her]2630-the young woman who had stepped in between his experiment and success beauty annoyed [him]2614-he . Forgetful that [he]2614-he had in a measure forfeited [his]2614-he rights to it , [he]2614-he took the common ground of [fathers]2090-fathers , and demanded , " Why [he]2614-he was not justified in doing all that lay in [his]2614-he power to prevent [[his]2614-he son]772-his son from casting [himself]2614-he away upon the first creature with a pretty face [he]2614-he encountered ? "[2614-he] Deliberating thus , [he]2614-he lost the tenderness [he]2614-he should have had for [his]2614-he experiment [the living , burning youth]2632-the living , burning youth at [his]2614-he elbow , and [his]2614-he excessive love for [him]2614-he took a rigorous tone . It appeared to [him]2614-he politic , reasonable , and just , that [the uncle of [this young woman]2634-this young woman , who had so long nursed the prudent scheme of marrying [her]2634-this young woman to [[his]2614-he son]772-his son]2633-the uncle of this young woman , who had so long nursed the prudent scheme of marrying her to his son , should not only not be thwarted in [his]2614-he object but encouraged and even assisted . At least , not thwarted . [Sir Austin]186-richard had no glass before [him]2614-he while these ideas hardened in [his]2614-he mind , and [he]2614-he had rather forgotten the letter of [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [Father]1512-father and [son]1513-son were alone in [the railway carriage]2638-the railway carriage . [Both]847-both were too preoccupied to speak . As [they]847-both neared [Bellingham]57-bellingham the dark was filling [the hollows of [the country]6203-the country]2640-the hollows of the country . Over [the pine - hills beyond [the station]7201-the station]2642-the pine - hills beyond the station a last rosy streak lingered across a green sky . [Richard]186-richard eyed it while [they]847-both flew along . It caught [him]186-richard forward : it seemed full of the spirit of [his]186-richard love , and brought tears of mournful longing to [his]186-richard eyelids . The sad beauty of that one spot in [the heavens]2266-the heavens seemed to call out to [his]186-richard soul to swear to [his]186-richard [Lucy]233-lucy 's truth to [him]186-richard : was like the sorrowful visage of [his]186-richard fleur - de - luce as [he]186-richard called [her]233-lucy , appealing to [him]186-richard for faith . That tremulous tender way [she]233-lucy had of half - closing and catching light on the nether - lids , when sometimes [she]233-lucy looked up in [[her]233-lucy lover]2645-her lover 's face as look so mystic - sweet that it had grown to be the fountain of [his]186-richard dreams : [he]186-richard saw it yonder , and [his]186-richard blood thrilled . Know [you]2646-you those wand - like touches of [I]0-i know not what , before which [our]2647-we grosser being melts ; and [we]2647-we , much as [we]2647-we hope to be in the Awaking , stand etherealized , trembling with new joy ? [They]2648-they come but rarely ; rarely even in love , when [we]2647-we fondly think them revelations . Mere sensations they are , doubtless : and [we]2647-we rank for them no higher in the spiritual scale than so many translucent glorious polypi that quiver on [the shores]2649-the shores , the hues of heaven running through them . Yet in the harvest of [our]2647-we days it is something for the animal to have had such mere fleshly polypian experiences to look back upon , and they give [him]186-richard an horizon pale seas of luring splendour . [One who has had [them]2648-they when [they]2648-they do not bound [him]186-richard]2650-one who has had them when they do not bound him may find [the Isles of]2651-the isles of [Bliss]375-bliss sooner than another . Sensual faith in the upper glories is something . " Let [us]2647-we remember , "[265-the pilgrim] says [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip , " that Nature , though heathenish , reaches at [her]7272-her best to the footstool of the Highest . [She]7272-her is not all dust , but a living portion of the spheres . In aspiration it is [our]2647-we error to despise [her]7272-her , forgetting that through Nature only can [we]2647-we ascend . Cherished , trained , and purified , [she]7272-her is then partly worthy the divine mate who is to make [her]7272-her wholly so . [St. Simeon]376-st. simeon saw [the Hog]377-the hog in Nature , and took [Nature]378-nature for [the Hog]377-the hog . "[265-the pilgrim] It was one of these strange bodily exaltations which thrilled [the young man]2387-the young man , [he]2387-the young man knew not how it was , for sadness and [his]2387-the young man forebodings vanished . The soft wand touched [him]2387-the young man . At that moment , had [Sir Austin]186-richard spoken openly , [Richard]186-richard might have fallen upon [his]186-richard heart . [He]186-richard could not . [He]186-richard chose to feel injured on the common ground of [fathers]2090-fathers , and to pursue [his]186-richard System by plotting . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry had revived [his]186-richard jealousy of the creature who menaced [it]2654-it , and jealousy of a System is unreflecting and vindictive as jealousy of [woman]6810-woman . Heath - roots and pines breathed sharp in the cool autumn evening about [the Bellingham station]2456-the bellingham station . [Richard]186-richard stood a moment as [he]186-richard stepped from [the train]7180-the train , and drew the country air into [his]186-richard lungs with large heaves of the chest . Leaving [[his]2387-the young man father]775-his father to the felicitations of [the station - master]2659-the station - master , [he]186-richard went into [the Lobourne road]2660-the lobourne road to look for [[his]186-richard faithful [Tom]144-tom , who had received private orders through [Berry]354-berry to be in attendance with [[his]2387-the young man young master]1788-his young master 's mare]2661-his faithful tom , who had received private orders through berry to be in attendance with his young master 's mare , [Cassandra]357-cassandra , and was lurking in a plantation of firs unenclosed on [the borders of [the road]913-the road]2663-the borders of the road , where [Richard]186-richard , knowing [[his]186-richard retainer]2665-his retainer 's zest for conspiracy too well to seek [him]186-richard anywhere but in the part most favoured with shelter and concealment , found [him]186-richard furtively whiffing tobacco . " What news , [Tom]144-tom ? Is there an illness ? "[144-tom] [Tom]144-tom sent [his]144-tom undress cap on one side to scratch at dilemma , an old agricultural habit to which [he]144-tom was still [a slave]2666-a slave in moments of abstract thought or sudden difficulty . " No , [I]144-tom do n't want the rake , [Mr. Richard]186-richard , "[144-tom] [he]144-tom whinnied with a false grin , as [he]144-tom beheld [[his]144-tom master]6481-his master 's eye vacantly following the action . " Speak out ! "[144-tom] [he]144-tom was commanded . " [I]144-tom have n't had a letter for a week ! "[144-tom] [Richard]186-richard learnt the news . [He]186-richard took it with surprising outward calm , only getting a little closer to [Cassandra]357-cassandra 's neck , and looking very hard at [Tom]144-tom without seeing a speck of [him]144-tom , which had the effect on [Tom]144-tom of making [him]144-tom sincerely wish [[his]144-tom master]6481-his master would punch [his]144-tom head at once rather than fix [him]144-tom in that owl - like way . " Go on ! "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , huskily . " Yes ? [She]357-cassandra 's gone ! Well ? "[186-richard] [Tom]144-tom was brought to understand [he]144-tom must make the most of trifles , and recited how [he]144-tom had heard from [a female domestic at [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe of the name of [Davenport]136-mary , formerly known to [him]144-tom]2669-a female domestic at belthorpe of the name of davenport , formerly known to him , that [the young lady]2670-the young lady never slept a wink from the hour [she]2670-the young lady knew [she]2670-the young lady was going , but sat up in [her]2670-the young lady bed till morning crying most pitifully , though [she]2670-the young lady never complained . Hereat the tears unconsciously streamed down [Richard]186-richard 's cheeks . [Tom]144-tom said [he]144-tom had tried to see [her]2670-the young lady , but [Mr. Adrian]346-adrian kept [him]144-tom at work , ciphering at a terrible sum that and nothing else all day ! saying , it was to please [[his]144-tom young master]1788-his young master on [his]144-tom return . " Likewise something in Lat'n , "[144-tom] added [Tom]144-tom . " Nom'tive Mouser ! ' nough to make [ye]1788-his young master mad , [sir]6036-sir ! "[144-tom] [he]144-tom exclaimed with pathos . [The wretch]2352-the wretch had been put to acquire a Latin declension . [Tom]144-tom saw [her]2670-the young lady on the morning [she]2670-the young lady went away , [he]144-tom said : [she]2670-the young lady was very sorrowful - looking , and nodded kindly to [him]144-tom as [she]2670-the young lady passed in the fly along with [young Tom Blaize]144-tom . " [She]2670-the young lady have got uncommon kind eyes , [sir]6036-sir , "[144-tom] said [Tom]144-tom , " and cryin ' do n't spoil them . "[144-tom] For which [his]144-tom hand was wrenched . [Tom]144-tom had no more to tell , save that , in rounding [the road]913-the road , [the young lady]2670-the young lady had hung out [her]2670-the young lady hand , and seemed to move it forward and back , as much as to sap , Good - bye , [Tom]144-tom ! " And though [she]2670-the young lady could n't see [me]144-tom , "[144-tom] said [Tom]144-tom , " [I]144-tom took off [my]144-tom hat . [I]144-tom did take it so kind of [her]2670-the young lady to think of [a chap like [me]144-tom]7275-a chap like me . "[144-tom] [He]144-tom was at high - pressure sentiment what with [his]144-tom education for [a hero]2675-a hero and [[his]144-tom master]6481-his master 's love - stricken state . " [You]144-tom saw no more of [her]2670-the young lady , [Tom]144-tom ? "[2670-the young lady] " No , [sir]6036-sir . That was the last ! "[144-tom] " That was the last [you]144-tom saw of [her]2670-the young lady , [Tom]144-tom ? "[144-tom] " Well , [sir]6036-sir , [I]2670-the young lady saw nothin' more . "[2670-the young lady] " And so [she]2670-the young lady went out of sight ! "[144-tom] " [Clean]379-clean gone , that [she]2670-the young lady were , [sir]6036-sir . "[144-tom] " Why did [they]7279-they take [her]2670-the young lady away ? what have [they]7279-they done with [her]2670-the young lady ? where have [they]7279-they taken [her]2670-the young lady to ? "[2670-the young lady] These red - hot questionings were addressed to the universal heaven rather than to [Tom]144-tom . " Why did n't [she]2670-the young lady write ? "[144-tom] they were resumed . " Why did [she]2670-the young lady leave ? [She]2670-the young lady 's [mine]7280-mine . [She]2670-the young lady belongs to [me]144-tom ! Who dared take [her]2670-the young lady away ? Why did [she]2670-the young lady leave without writing ? [Tom]144-tom ! "[144-tom] " Yes , [sir]6036-sir , "[2677-the well - drilled recruit] said [the well - drilled recruit]2677-the well - drilled recruit , dressing [himself]2677-the well - drilled recruit up to the word of command . [He]2677-the well - drilled recruit expected a variation of the theme from the change of tone with which [his]2677-the well - drilled recruit name had been pronounced , but it was again , " Where have [they]7282-they taken [her]2670-the young lady to ? "[144-tom] and this was even more perplexing to [Tom]144-tom than [his]144-tom hard sum in arithmetic had been . [He]2677-the well - drilled recruit could only draw down the corners of [his]2677-the well - drilled recruit mouth hard , and glance up queerly . " [She]2670-the young lady had been crying [you]6036-sir saw that , [Tom]144-tom ? "[2677-the well - drilled recruit] " No mistake about that , [Mr. Richard]186-richard . Cryin ' all night and all day , [I]144-tom sh'd say . "[144-tom] " And [she]2670-the young lady was crying when [you]6036-sir saw [her]2670-the young lady ? "[2677-the well - drilled recruit] " [She]2670-the young lady look'd as if [she]2670-the young lady 'd just done for a moment , [sir]6036-sir . "[2677-the well - drilled recruit] " But [her]2670-the young lady face was white ? "[144-tom] " White as a sheet . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard paused to discover whether [his]186-richard instinct had caught a new view from these facts . [He]186-richard was in a cage , always knocking against the same bars , fly as [he]186-richard might . [Her]2678-her tears were the stars in [his]186-richard black night . [He]186-richard clung to them as golden orbs . Inexplicable as they were , they were at least pledges of love . The hues of sunset had left [the West]59-the west . No light was there but the steadfast pale eye of twilight . Thither [he]186-richard was drawn . [He]186-richard mounted [Cassandra]357-cassandra , saying : " Tell [them]7284-them something , [Tom]144-tom . [I]186-richard sha n't be [home]675-home to dinner , "[186-richard] and rode off toward [the forsaken home of light]2679-the forsaken home of light over [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe , whereat [he]186-richard saw the wan hand of [[his]186-richard Lucy]2680-his lucy , waving farewell , receding as [he]186-richard advanced . [His]186-richard jewel was stolen , [he]186-richard must gaze upon the empty box .

CHAPTER XXIII

Night had come on as [Richard]186-richard entered [the old elm - shaded , grass - bordered lane leading down from [Raynham]3-raynham to [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe]2681-the old elm - shaded , grass - bordered lane leading down from raynham to belthorpe . The pale eye of twilight was shut . The wind had tossed up the bank of Western cloud , which was now flying broad and unlighted across the sky , broad and balmy the charioted South - west at full charge behind [[his]186-richard panting coursers]2682-his panting coursers . As [he]186-richard neared [the farm]1419-the farm [his]186-richard heart fluttered and leapt up . [He]186-richard was sure [she]2684-her must be [there]6062-there . [She]2684-her must have returned . Why should [she]2684-her have left for good without writing ? [He]186-richard caught suspicion by the throat , making it voiceless , if it lived : [he]186-richard silenced reason . [Her]2684-her not writing was now a proof that [she]2684-her had returned . [He]186-richard listened to nothing but [his]186-richard imperious passion , and murmured sweet words for [her]2684-her , as if [she]2684-her were by : tender cherishing epithet 's of love in the nest . [She]2684-her was there [she]2684-her moved somewhere about like a silver flame in [the dear old house]2686-the dear old house , doing [her]2684-her sweet household duties . [His]186-richard blood began to sing : [O happy those within]2687-o happy those within , to see [her]2684-her , and be about [her]2684-her ! By some extraordinary process [he]186-richard contrived to cast a sort of glory round [the burly person of [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize [himself]186-richard]2688-the burly person of farmer blaize himself . And oh ! to have companionship with [a seraph]2689-a seraph [one]836-one must know [a seraph]2689-a seraph 's bliss , and was not [young Tom]144-tom to be envied ? The smell of late clematis brought on the wind enwrapped [him]186-richard , and went to [his]186-richard brain , and threw a light over [the old red - brick house]2692-the old red - brick house , for [he]186-richard remembered where [it]2692-the old red - brick house grew , and the winter rose - tree , and the jessamine , and the passion - flower : [the garden in front with the standard roses tended by [her]2684-her hands]2693-the garden in front with the standard roses tended by her hands ; the long wall to the left striped by the branches of the cherry , the peep of [a further garden]2694-a further garden through the wall , and then [the orchard]2695-the orchard , and [the fields beyond the happy circle of]2696-the fields beyond the happy circle of [[her]2684-her dwelling]2697-her dwelling ! it flashed before [his]186-richard eyes while [he]186-richard looked on the darkness . And yet it was the reverse of hope which kindled this light and inspired the momentary calm [he]186-richard experienced : it was despair exaggerating delusion , wilfully building up on a groundless basis . " For the tenacity of true passion is terrible , "[265-the pilgrim] says [[The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip]2698-the pilgrim 's scrip : " it will stand against [the hosts of [heaven]6566-heaven]7286-the hosts of heaven , [God]176-god 's great array of Facts , rather than surrender its aim , and must be crushed before it will succumb sent to the lowest pit ! "[2698-the pilgrim 's scrip] [He]186-richard knew [she]2684-her was not there ; [she]2684-her was gone . But the power of a will strained to madness fought at it , kept it down , conjured forth [her]2684-her ghost , and would have it as [he]186-richard dictated . [Poor youth]2699-poor youth ! the great array of facts was in due order of march . [He]186-richard had breathed [her]2684-her name many times , and once over - loud ; almost a cry for [her]2684-her escaped [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard had not noticed the opening of a door and the noise of a foot along [the gravel walk]2700-the gravel walk . [He]186-richard was leaning over [Cassandra]357-cassandra 's uneasy neck watching the one window intently , when a voice addressed [him]186-richard out of the darkness . " Be that [you]186-richard , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman ? [Mr. Fev'rel]380-mr. fev'rel ? "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard 's trance was broken . " [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize ! "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said ; recognizing [the farmer]863-the farmer 's voice . " Good even'n t ' [you]186-richard , [sir]6036-sir , "[863-the farmer] returned [the farmer]863-the farmer . " [I]186-richard knew the mare though [I]186-richard did n't know [you]186-richard . Rather bluff to - night it be . Will [ye]186-richard step in , [Mr. Fev'rel]380-mr. fev'rel ? it 's beginning ' to spit , going to be a wildish night , [I]186-richard reckon . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard dismounted . [The farmer]863-the farmer called [one of [[his]863-the farmer men]2705-his men]2704-one of his men to hold the mare , and ushered [the young man]2387-the young man in . Once [there]6062-there , [Richard]186-richard 's conjurations ceased . There was a deadness about [the rooms]1000-the rooms and passages that told of [her]2709-her absence . The walls [he]186-richard touched these were the vacant shells of [her]2709-her . [He]186-richard had never been in [the house]711-the house since [he]186-richard knew [her]2709-her , and now what strange sweetness , and what pangs ! [Young Tom Blaize]144-tom was in [the parlour]2711-the parlour , squared over the table in open - mouthed examination of an ancient book of the fashions for a summer month which had elapsed during [[his]144-tom mother]6037-his mother 's minority . [Young Tom]144-tom was respectfully studying the aspects of the radiant beauties of the polite work . [He]144-tom also was [a thrall of woman]2713-a thrall of woman , newly enrolled , and full of wonder . " What , [Tom]144-tom ! "[863-the farmer] [the farmer]863-the farmer sang out as soon as [he]863-the farmer had opened the door ; " there [ye]144-tom be ! at [yer]144-tom Folly agin , are [ye]144-tom ? What good'll [them]7290-they fashens do to [you]144-tom , [I]863-the farmer 'd like t'know ? Come , shut up , and go and see to [[Mr. Fev'rel]380-mr. fev'rel 's mare]7291-mr. fev'rel 's mare . [He]380-mr. fev'rel 's al'ays at that ther ' Folly now . [I]863-the farmer say there never were a better name for a book than that ther ' Folly ! Talk about attitudes ! "[863-the farmer] [The farmer]863-the farmer laughed [his]863-the farmer fat sides into a chair , and motioned [[his]863-the farmer visitor]1370-his visitor to do likewise . " It 's a comfort [they]7290-they 're most on ['em females]7292-'em females , "[863-the farmer] [he]863-the farmer pursued , sounding a thwack on [his]863-the farmer knee as [he]863-the farmer settled [himself]863-the farmer agreeably in [his]863-the farmer seat . " It do n't matter much what [they]7290-they does , except pinchin ' in waspin ' it at the waist . Give [me]863-the farmer nature , [I]863-the farmer say [woman]6810-woman as [she]6810-woman 's made ! eh , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman ? "[863-the farmer] " [You]863-the farmer seem very lonely here , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , glancing round , and at the ceiling . " Lonely ? "[186-richard] quoth [the farmer]863-the farmer . " Well , for the matter o ' that , [we]7295-we be ! jest now , so't happens ; [I]186-richard 've got [my]186-richard pipe , and [Tom've]381-tom've got [his]381-tom've Folly . [He]381-tom've 's on one side the table , and [I]186-richard 'm on t'other . [He]381-tom've gapes , and [I]186-richard gazes . [We]7295-we are a bit lonesome . But there it 's for the best ! "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard resumed , " [I]186-richard hardly expected to see [you]863-the farmer to - night , [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize . "[186-richard] " Y'acted like [a man]1294-a man in coming , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman , and [I]167-farmer blaize does [ye]6385-young gentleman honour for it ! "[167-farmer blaize] said [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize with sudden energy and directness . The thing implied by [the farmer]863-the farmer 's words caused [Richard]186-richard to take a quick breath . [They]2719-they looked at [each other]935-each other , and looked away , [the farmer]863-the farmer thrumming on the arm of [his]863-the farmer chair . Above the mantel - piece , surrounded by tarnished indifferent miniatures of [high - collared , well - to - do yeomen of [the anterior generation]2723-the anterior generation]2722-high - collared , well - to - do yeomen of the anterior generation , trying [their]2722-high - collared , well - to - do yeomen of the anterior generation best not to grin , and [high - waisted old ladies]2724-high - waisted old ladies smiling an encouraging smile through plentiful cap - puckers , there hung a passably executed half - figure of [a naval officer in uniform]2725-a naval officer in uniform , grasping a telescope under [his]2725-a naval officer in uniform left arm , who stood forth clearly as not of [[their]2719-they kith and kin]2726-their kith and kin . [His]2725-a naval officer in uniform eyes were blue , [his]2725-a naval officer in uniform hair light , [his]2725-a naval officer in uniform bearing that of [a man who knows how to carry [his]2725-a naval officer in uniform head and shoulders]2727-a man who knows how to carry his head and shoulders . [The artist]2728-the artist , while giving [him]2725-a naval officer in uniform an epaulette to indicate [his]2725-a naval officer in uniform rank , had also recorded the juvenility which [a lieutenant in the naval service]2729-a lieutenant in the naval service can retain after arriving at that position , by painting [him]2725-a naval officer in uniform with smooth cheeks and fresh ruddy lips . To this portrait [Richard]186-richard 's eyes were directed . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize observed it , and said " [[Her]7298-her father]6343-her father , [sir]6036-sir ! "[167-farmer blaize] [Richard]186-richard moderated [his]186-richard voice to praise the likeness . " Yes , "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer , " pretty well . Next best to havin' [her]7298-her , though it 's a long way off that ! "[863-the farmer] " [An old family]7301-an old family , [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize is it not ? "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard asked in as careless a tone as [he]186-richard could assume . " [Gentlefolks]7302-gentlefolks what 's left of ['em]7301-an old family , "[863-the farmer] replied [the farmer]863-the farmer with an equally affected indifference . " And that 's [[her]7298-her father]6343-her father ? "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , growing bolder to speak of [her]2732-her . " That 's [[her]7298-her father]6343-her father , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman ! "[186-richard] " [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard turned to face [him]863-the farmer , and burst out , " where is [she]7298-her ? "[186-richard] " Gone , [sir]6036-sir ! packed off ! Ca n't have [her]7298-her here now . "[863-the farmer] [The farmer]863-the farmer thrummed a step brisker , and eyed [the young man]2387-the young man 's wild face resolutely . " [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize , "[863-the farmer] [Richard]186-richard leaned forward to get closer to [him]863-the farmer . [He]186-richard was stunned , and hardly aware of what [he]186-richard was saying or doing : " Where has [she]7298-her gone ? Why did [she]7298-her leave ? "[186-richard] " [You]186-richard need n't to ask , [sir]6036-sir [ye]186-richard know , "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer , with a side shot of [his]863-the farmer head . " But [she]7298-her did not it was not [her]7298-her wish to go ? "[863-the farmer] " No ! [I]186-richard think [she]7298-her likes [the place]7308-the place . Mayhap [she]7298-her likes't too well ! "[186-richard] " Why did [you]186-richard send [her]7298-her away to make [her]7298-her unhappy , [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize ? "[863-the farmer] [The farmer]863-the farmer bluntly denied it was [he]186-richard was the party who made [her]863-the farmer unhappy . " [Nobody]1322-nobody ca n't accuse [me]186-richard . Tell [ye]186-richard what , [sir]6036-sir . [I]186-richard wunt have [the busybodies]7311-the busybodies set to work about [her]7298-her , and there 's all the matter . So let [you]186-richard and [I]186-richard come to an understandin ' . "[186-richard] A blind inclination to take offence made [Richard]186-richard sit upright . [He]186-richard forgot it the next minute , and said humbly : " Am [I]186-richard the cause of [her]7298-her going ? "[186-richard] " Well ! "[863-the farmer] returned [the farmer]863-the farmer , " to speak straight [ye]186-richard be ! "[863-the farmer] " What can [I]2738-the young hypocrite do , [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize , that [she]7298-her may come back again "[2738-the young hypocrite] [the young hypocrite]2738-the young hypocrite asked . " Now , "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer , " [you]186-richard 're coming to business . Glad to hear [ye]186-richard talk in that sensible way , [Mr. Feverel]226-richard . [You]186-richard may guess [I]863-the farmer wants [her]7298-her bad enough . [The house]711-the house ai n't itself now [she]7298-her 's away , and [I]863-the farmer ai n't [myself]863-the farmer . Well , [sir]6036-sir ! This [ye]186-richard can do . If [you]186-richard gives [me]863-the farmer [your]186-richard promise not to meddle with [her]7298-her at all [I]863-the farmer ca n't mak ' out how [you]186-richard come to be acquainted ; not to try to get [her]7298-her to be meetin ' [you]186-richard and if [you]186-richard 'd ' a seen [her]7298-her when [she]7298-her left , [you]186-richard would when did [ye]186-richard meet ? last grass , was n't it ? [your]186-richard word as [a gentleman]698-a gentleman not to be writing letters , and spyin ' after [her]7298-her [I]863-the farmer 'll have [her]7298-her back at once . Back [she]7298-her shall come ! "[863-the farmer] " Give [her]7298-her up ! "[226-richard] cried [Richard]226-richard . " Ay , that 's it ! "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer . " Give [her]7298-her up . "[863-the farmer] [The young man]2387-the young man checked the annihilation of time that was on [his]2387-the young man mouth . " [You]863-the farmer sent [her]7298-her away to protect [her]7298-her from [me]2387-the young man , then ? "[2387-the young man] [he]2387-the young man said savagely . " That 's not quite it , but that 'll do , "[863-the farmer] rejoined [the farmer]863-the farmer . " Do [you]226-richard think [I]863-the farmer shall harm [her]7298-her , [sir]6036-sir ? "[863-the farmer] " [People]661-people seem to think [she]7298-her 'll harm [you]226-richard , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman , "[863-the farmer] [the farmer]863-the farmer said with some irony . " Harm [me]863-the farmer [she]7298-her ? [What people]7318-what people ? "[863-the farmer] " [People]661-people pretty intimate with [you]226-richard , [sir]6036-sir . "[863-the farmer] " [What people]7318-what people ? Who spoke of [us]7322-us ? "[226-richard] [Richard]226-richard began to scent a plot , and would not be balked . " Well , [sir]6036-sir , look here , "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer . " It ai n't no secret , and if it be , [I]863-the farmer do n't see why [I]863-the farmer 'm to keep it . It appears [your]226-richard education 's peculiar ! "[863-the farmer] [The farmer]863-the farmer drawled out the word as if [he]863-the farmer were describing the figure of a snake . " [You]226-richard ai n't to be as [other young gentlemen]7324-other young gentlemen . All the better ! [You]226-richard 're [a fine bold young gentleman]7325-a fine bold young gentleman , and [[your]226-richard father]6302-your father 's a right to be proud of [ye]226-richard . Well , [sir]6036-sir [I]863-the farmer 'm sure [I]863-the farmer thank [him]6302-your father for't [he]6302-your father comes to hear of [you]6036-sir and [Luce]227-luce , and of course [he]6302-your father do n't want nothin' o ' that more do [I.]863-the farmer [I]863-the farmer meets [him]6302-your father there ! What 's more [I]863-the farmer wo n't have nothin' of it . [She]227-luce be [[my]863-the farmer gal]7328-my gal . [She]227-luce were left to [my]863-the farmer protection . And [she]227-luce 's [a lady]673-a lady , [sir]6036-sir . Let [me]863-the farmer tell [ye]6036-sir , [ye]6036-sir wo n't find many on 'em so well looked to as [she]227-luce be [[my]863-the farmer Luce]7331-my luce ! Well , [Mr. Fev'rel]380-mr. fev'rel , it 's [you]6036-sir , or it 's [her]227-luce one of [ye]6036-sir must be out o ' the way . So [we]7332-we 're told . And [Luce]227-luce [I]863-the farmer do believe [she]227-luce 's just as anxious about [yer]6036-sir education as [[yer]6036-sir father]6384-yer father [she]227-luce says [she]227-luce 'll go , and would n't write , and'd break it off for the sake o ' [your]6036-sir education . And [she've]227-luce kep ' [her]227-luce word , have n't [she]227-luce ? [She]227-luce 's [a true'n]7334-a true'n . What [she]227-luce says [she]227-luce 'll do ! True blue [she]227-luce be , [[my]863-the farmer [Luce]227-luce]7331-my luce ! So now , [sir]6036-sir , [you]6036-sir do the same , and [I]863-the farmer 'll thank [ye]6036-sir . "[863-the farmer] Any one who has tossed a sheet of paper into the fire , and seen it gradually brown with heat , and strike to flame , may conceive the mind of [the lover]2354-the lover as [he]2354-the lover listened to this speech . [His]2354-the lover anger did not evaporate in words , but condensed and sank deep . " [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize , "[2354-the lover] [he]2354-the lover said , " this is very kind of [the people [you]218-mr. blaize allude to]7337-the people you allude to , but [I]2354-the lover am of an age now to think and act for [myself]2354-the lover [I]2354-the lover love [her]227-luce , [sir]6036-sir ! "[2354-the lover] [His]2354-the lover whole countenance changed , and the muscles of [his]2354-the lover face quivered . " Well ! "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer , appeasingly , " [we]7339-we all do at [your]218-mr. blaize age [somebody or other]7340-somebody or other . It 's natural ! "[863-the farmer] " [I]2387-the young man love [her]227-luce ! "[2387-the young man] [the young man]2387-the young man thundered afresh , too much possessed by [his]2387-the young man passion to have a sense of shame in the confession . " [Farmer]7341-farmer ! "[2354-the lover] [his]2354-the lover voice fell to supplication , " will [you]7341-farmer bring [her]2354-the lover back ? "[2354-the lover] [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize made a queer face . [He]2354-the lover asked what for ? and where was the promise required ? But was not [the lover]2354-the lover 's argument conclusive ? [He]2354-the lover said [he]2354-the lover loved [her]2354-the lover ! and [he]2354-the lover could not see why [[her]2354-the lover uncle]1360-her uncle should not in consequence immediately send for [her]2354-the lover , that [they]2751-they might be together . All very well , quoth [the farmer]863-the farmer , but what 's to come of it ? What was to come of it ? Why , love , and more love ! And a bit too much ! [the farmer]863-the farmer added grimly . " Then [you]863-the farmer refuse [me]226-richard , [farmer]7341-farmer , "[226-richard] said [Richard]226-richard . " [I]226-richard must look to [you]863-the farmer for keeping [her]2354-the lover away from [me]226-richard , not to to [these people]6089-these people . [You]863-the farmer will not have [her]2354-the lover back , though [I]226-richard tell [you]863-the farmer [I]226-richard love [her]2354-the lover better than [my]226-richard life ? "[226-richard] [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize now had to answer [him]226-richard plainly , [he]167-farmer blaize had a reason and an objection of [his]167-farmer blaize own . And it was , that [her]2754-her character was at stake , and [God]176-god knew whether [she]2754-her [herself]2754-her might not be in danger . [He]167-farmer blaize spoke with a kindly candour , not without dignity . [He]167-farmer blaize complimented [Richard]226-richard personally , but [young people]2755-young people were [young people]2755-young people ; [[baronets]2757-baronets ' sons]2758-baronets ' sons were not in the habit of marrying [[farmers]2759-farmers ' nieces]2760-farmers ' nieces . At first [the son of a System]2761-the son of a system did not comprehend [him]167-farmer blaize . When [he]2761-the son of a system did , [he]2761-the son of a system said : " [Farmer]7341-farmer ! if [I]2761-the son of a system give [you]7341-farmer [my]2761-the son of a system word of honour , as [I]2761-the son of a system hope for heaven , to marry [her]7345-her when [I]2761-the son of a system am of age , will [you]7341-farmer have [her]7345-her back ? "[2761-the son of a system] [He]2761-the son of a system was so fervid that , to quiet [him]2761-the son of a system , [the farmer]863-the farmer only shook [his]863-the farmer head doubtfully at the bars of the grate , and let [his]863-the farmer chest fall slowly . [Richard]226-richard caught what seemed to [him]226-richard a glimpse of encouragement in these signs , and observed : " It 's not because [you]7341-farmer object to [me]863-the farmer , [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize ? "[863-the farmer] [The farmer]863-the farmer signified it was not that . " It 's because [[my]226-richard father]1400-my father is against [me]226-richard , "[226-richard] [Richard]226-richard went on , and undertook to show that love was so sacred a matter that [no father]2764-no father could entirely and for ever resist [[his]863-the farmer son]772-his son 's inclinations . Argument being a cool field where [the farmer]863-the farmer could meet and match [him]226-richard , [the young man]2387-the young man got on the tramroad of [his]2387-the young man passion , and went ahead . [He]2387-the young man drew pictures of [Lucy]233-lucy , of [her]233-lucy truth , and [his]2387-the young man own . [He]2387-the young man took leaps from life to death , from death to life , mixing imprecations and prayers in a torrent . Perhaps [he]2387-the young man did move [the stolid old Englishman]2768-the stolid old englishman a little , [he]2387-the young man was so vehement , and made so visible a sacrifice of [his]2387-the young man pride . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize tried to pacify [him]2387-the young man , but it was useless . [His]167-farmer blaize jewel [he]167-farmer blaize must have . [The farmer]863-the farmer stretched out [his]863-the farmer hand for the pipe that allayeth botheration . " May smoke heer now , "[863-the farmer] [he]863-the farmer said . " Not when [somebody]1168-somebody 's present . Smoke in [the kitchen]7348-the kitchen then . Do n't mind smell ? "[863-the farmer] [Richard]226-richard nodded , and watched the operations while [the farmer]863-the farmer filled , and lighted , and began to puff , as if [his]2387-the young man fate hung on [them]2771-them . " Who 'd a ' thought , when [you]226-richard sat over there once , of its comin ' to this ? "[863-the farmer] ejaculated [the farmer]863-the farmer , drawing ease and reflection from tobacco . " [You]226-richard did n't think much of [her]7349-her that day , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman ! [I]863-the farmer introduced [ye]226-richard . Well ! things comes about . Ca n't [you]226-richard wait till [she]7349-her returns in due course , now ? "[863-the farmer] This suggestion , the work of the pipe , did but bring on [him]2387-the young man another torrent . " It 's queer , "[863-the farmer] said [the farmer]863-the farmer , putting the mouth of the pipe to [his]863-the farmer wrinkled - up temples . [Richard]226-richard waited for [him]863-the farmer , and then [he]226-richard laid down the pipe altogether , as no aid in perplexity , and said , after leaning [his]226-richard arm on the table and staring at [Richard]226-richard an instant : " Look , [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman ! [My]226-richard word 's gone . [I]226-richard 've spoke it . [I]226-richard 've given ['em]7349-her the ' surance [she]7349-her sha n't be back till the Spring , and then [I]226-richard 'll have [her]7349-her , and then well ! [I]226-richard do hope , for more reasons than one , ye'll both be wiser [I]226-richard 've got [my]226-richard own notions about [her]7349-her . But [I]226-richard an't [the man]644-the man to force [a gal]7353-a gal to marry ' gainst [her]7349-her inclines . Depend upon it [I]226-richard 'm not [[your]6385-young gentleman enemy]7354-your enemy , [Mr. Fev'rel]380-mr. fev'rel . [You]6385-young gentleman 're jest [the one]635-the one to mak ' [a young gal]7356-a young gal proud . So wait , and see . That 's [my]226-richard ' dvice . Jest tak ' and wait . [I]226-richard 've no more to say . "[226-richard] [Richard]226-richard 's impetuosity had made [him]226-richard really afraid of speaking [his]226-richard notions concerning the projected felicity of [young Tom]144-tom , if indeed [they]2774-they were serious . [The farmer]863-the farmer repeated that [he]863-the farmer had no more to say ; and [Richard]226-richard , with " Wait till the Spring ! Wait till the Spring ! "[226-richard] dinning despair in [his]226-richard ears , stood up to depart . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize shook [his]167-farmer blaize slack hand in a friendly way , and called out at the door for [young Tom]144-tom , who , dreading allusions to [his]144-tom Folly , did not appear . [A maid]2776-a maid rushed by [Richard]226-richard in [the passage]1010-the passage , and slipped something into [his]226-richard grasp , which fixed on it without further consciousness than that of touch . [The mare]2778-the mare was led forth by [the Bantam]234-the bantam . A light rain was falling down strong warm gusts , and the trees were noisy in the night . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize requested [Richard]226-richard at the gate to give [him]226-richard [his]226-richard hand , and say all was well . [He]226-richard liked [the young man]2387-the young man for [his]2387-the young man earnestness and honest outspeaking . [Richard]226-richard could not say all was well , but [he]226-richard gave [his]226-richard hand , and knitted it to [the farmer]863-the farmer 's in a sharp squeeze , when [he]226-richard got upon [Cassandra]357-cassandra , and rode into the tumult . A calm , clear dawn succeeded the roaring West , and threw its glowing grey image on [the waters of [the Abbey - lake]2782-the abbey - lake]2781-the waters of the abbey - lake . Before sunrise [Tom Bakewell]199-tom was abroad , and met [the missing youth]2783-the missing youth , [[his]199-tom master]6481-his master , jogging [Cassandra]357-cassandra leisurely along [the Lobourne park - road]2785-the lobourne park - road , [a sorry couple]2786-a sorry couple to look at . [Cassandra]357-cassandra 's flanks were caked with mud , [her]357-cassandra head drooped : all that was in [her]357-cassandra had been taken out by that wild night . On what heaths and heavy fallows had [she]357-cassandra not spent [her]357-cassandra noble strength , recklessly fretting through the darkness ! " Take the mare , "[226-richard] said [Richard]226-richard , dismounting and patting [her]357-cassandra between the eyes . " [She]357-cassandra 's done up , [poor old gal]7357-poor old gal ! Look to [her]357-cassandra , [Tom]199-tom , and then come to [me]226-richard in [[my]226-richard room]6161-my room . "[226-richard] [Tom]199-tom asked no questions . Three days would bring the anniversary of [Richard]226-richard 's birth , and though [Tom]199-tom was close , the condition of the mare , and [the young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman 's strange freak in riding [her]357-cassandra out all night becoming known , prepared [everybody]1030-everybody at [Raynham]3-raynham for the usual bad - luck birthday , the prophets of which were full of sad gratification . [Sir Austin]186-richard had an unpleasant office to require of [[his]186-richard son]772-his son ; no other than that of humbly begging [Benson]187-benson 's pardon , and washing out the undue blood [he]187-benson had spilt in taking [his]187-benson Pound of Flesh . [Heavy Benson]187-benson was told to anticipate the demand for pardon , and practised in [his]187-benson mind the most melancholy Christian deportment [he]187-benson could assume on the occasion . But while [[his]186-richard son]772-his son was in this state , [Sir Austin]186-richard considered that [he]186-richard would hardly be brought to see the virtues of the act , and did not make the requisition of [him]772-his son , and [heavy Benson]187-benson remained drawn up solemnly expectant at doorways , and at the foot of the staircase , a Saurian Caryatid , wherever [he]186-richard could get a step in advance of [the young man]2387-the young man , while [Richard]186-richard heedlessly passed [him]2387-the young man , as [he]186-richard passed [everybody else]2792-everybody else , [his]186-richard head bent to the ground , and [his]186-richard legs bearing [him]2387-the young man like random instruments of whose service [he]186-richard was unconscious . It was a shock to [Benson]187-benson 's implicit belief in [[his]187-benson patron]1430-his patron ; and [he]187-benson was not consoled by the philosophic explanation , " That Good in a strong many - compounded nature is of slower growth than any other mortal thing , and must not be forced . "[187-benson] Damnatory doctrines best pleased [Benson]187-benson . [He]187-benson was ready to pardon , as [a Christian]1162-a christian should , but [he]187-benson did want [[his]187-benson enemy]1377-his enemy before [him]187-benson on [his]187-benson knees . And now , though [the Saurian Eye]2347-the saurian eye saw more than all the other eyes in [the house]711-the house , and saw that there was matter in hand between [Tom]199-tom and [[his]199-tom master]6481-his master to breed exceeding discomposure to the System , [Benson]187-benson , as [he]187-benson had not received [his]187-benson indemnity , and did not wish to encounter fresh perils for nothing , held [his]187-benson peace . [Sir Austin]186-richard partly divined what was going on in the breast of [[his]186-richard son]772-his son , without conceiving the depths of distrust [[his]186-richard son]772-his son cherished or quite measuring the intensity of the passion that consumed [him]772-his son . [He]186-richard was very kind and tender with [him]772-his son . Like [a cunning physician who has , nevertheless , overlooked the change in the disease superinduced by one false dose]2801-a cunning physician who has , nevertheless , overlooked the change in the disease superinduced by one false dose , [he]186-richard meditated [his]186-richard prescriptions carefully and confidently , sure that [he]186-richard knew the case , and was a match for it . [He]186-richard decreed that [Richard]186-richard 's erratic behaviour should pass unnoticed . Two days before the birthday , [he]186-richard asked [him]186-richard whether [he]186-richard would object to having company ? To which [Richard]186-richard said : " Have whom [you]186-richard will , [sir]6036-sir . "[186-richard] The preparation for festivity commenced accordingly . On the birthday eve [he]186-richard dined with [the rest]2802-the rest . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry was there , and sat penitently at [his]186-richard right . [Hippias]334-hippias prognosticated certain indigestion for [himself]334-hippias on the morrow . [The Eighteenth Century]382-the eighteenth century wondered whether [she]489-mrs. berry should live to see another birthday . [Adrian]346-adrian drank the two - years ' distant term of [his]346-adrian tutorship , and [Algernon]264-algernon went over the list of [the Lobourne men who would cope with [Bursley]9-bursley on the morrow]2803-the lobourne men who would cope with bursley on the morrow . [Sir Austin]186-richard gave ear and a word to [all]1545-all , keeping [his]186-richard mental eye for [[his]186-richard son]772-his son . To please [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry also , [Adrian]346-adrian ventured to make trifling jokes about [London]12-london 's [Mrs. Grandison]336-mrs. grandison ; jokes delicately not decent , but so delicately so , that it was not decent to perceive it . After dinner [Richard]186-richard left [them]2806-them . Nothing more than commonly peculiar was observed about [him]186-richard , beyond the excessive glitter of [his]186-richard eyes , but [the baronet]609-the baronet said , " Yes , yes ! that will pass . "[609-the baronet] [He]609-the baronet and [Adrian]346-adrian , and [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , took tea in [the library]2808-the library , and sat till a late hour discussing casuistries relating mostly to the Apple - disease . [Converse]383-converse very amusing to [the wise youth]746-the wise youth , who could suggest to the two chaste minds situations of [the shadiest character]2810-the shadiest character , with the air of [a seeker after truth]2811-a seeker after truth , and lead [them]2806-them , unsuspecting , where [they]2806-them dared not look about [them]2806-them . [The Aphorist]2812-the aphorist had elated the heart of [[his]2812-the aphorist constant fair worshipper]2813-his constant fair worshipper with a newly rounded if not newly conceived sentence , when [they]2806-them became aware that [they]2806-them were four . [Heavy Benson]187-benson stood among [them]2806-them . [He]187-benson said [he]187-benson had knocked , but received no answer . There was , however , a vestige of surprise and dissatisfaction on [his]187-benson face beholding [Adrian]346-adrian of [the company , which had not quite worn away , and gave place , when it did vanish , to an aspect of flabby severity]2814-the company , which had not quite worn away , and gave place , when it did vanish , to an aspect of flabby severity . " Well , [Benson]187-benson ? well ? "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . [The unmoving man]2816-the unmoving man replied : " If [you]2816-the unmoving man please , [Sir Austin Mr. Richard]186-richard ! "[609-the baronet] " Well ! "[609-the baronet] " [He]186-richard 's out ! "[609-the baronet] " Well ? "[609-the baronet] " [With Bakewell]199-tom ! "[609-the baronet] " Well ? "[609-the baronet] " And a carpet - bag ! "[609-the baronet] The carpet - bag might be supposed to contain that funny thing called [a young hero]2817-a young hero 's romance in the making . Out [Richard]186-richard was , and with a carpet - bag , which [Tom Bakewell]199-tom carried . [He]186-richard was on [the road]913-the road to [Bellingham]57-bellingham , under heavy rain , hasting like [an escaped captive , wild with joy]2819-an escaped captive , wild with joy , while [Tom]199-tom shook [his]199-tom skin , and grunted at [his]199-tom discomforts . [The mail train]2820-the mail train was to be caught at [Bellingham]57-bellingham . [He]199-tom knew where to find [her]2821-her now , through the intervention of [Miss Davenport]338-miss davenport , and thither [he]199-tom was flying , an arrow loosed from the bow : thither , in spite of [fathers]2090-fathers and [friends]6380-friends and [plotters]2824-plotters , to claim [her]2821-her , and take [her]2821-her , and stand with [her]2821-her against [the world]597-the world . [They]2826-they were both thoroughly wet when [they]2826-they entered [Bellingham]57-bellingham , and [Tom]199-tom 's visions were of hot drinks . [He]199-tom hinted the necessity for inward consolation to [[his]199-tom master]6481-his master , who could answer nothing but " [Tom]199-tom ! [Tom]199-tom ! [I]199-tom shall see [her]7360-her tomorrow ! "[199-tom] It was bad travelling in the wet , [Tom]199-tom hinted again , to provoke the same insane outcry , and have [his]199-tom arm seized and furiously shaken into the bargain . Passing [the principal inn of [the place]7308-the place]2828-the principal inn of the place , [Tom]199-tom spoke plainly for brandy . " No ! "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard , " there 's not a moment to be lost ! "[186-richard] and as [he]186-richard said it , [he]186-richard reeled , and fell against [Tom]199-tom , muttering indistinctly of faintness , and that there was no time to lose . [Tom]199-tom lifted [him]186-richard in [his]199-tom arms , and got admission to [the inn]2830-the inn . [Brandy]384-brandon , [the country 's specific]2831-the country 's specific , was advised by [host]2832-host and [hostess]2833-hostess , and forced into [his]199-tom mouth , reviving [him]199-tom sufficiently to cry out , " [Tom]199-tom ! the bell 's ringing : [we]2834-we shall be late , "[384-brandon] after which [he]199-tom fell back insensible on the sofa where [they]2834-we had stretched [him]199-tom . Excitement of blood and brain had done its work upon [him]199-tom . [The youth]1506-the youth suffered [them]2834-we to undress [him]199-tom and put [him]199-tom to bed , and there [he]199-tom lay , forgetful even of love ; [a drowned weed borne onward by the tide of the hours]2836-a drowned weed borne onward by the tide of the hours . There [[his]1506-the youth father]775-his father found [him]199-tom . Was [the Scientific Humanist]290-the scientific humanist remorseful ? [He]775-his father had looked forward to such a crisis as that point in the disease [[his]775-his father son]772-his son was [the victim of]2839-the victim of , when [the body]2840-the body would fail and give the spirit calm to conquer the malady , knowing very well that the seeds of the evil were not of the spirit . Moreover , to see [him]199-tom and have [him]199-tom was a repose after the alarm [Benson]187-benson had sounded . " [Mark]385-mark ! "[775-his father] [he]775-his father said to [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , " when [he]199-tom recovers [he]199-tom will not care for [her]489-mrs. berry . "[775-his father] [The lady]990-the lady had accompanied [him]775-his father to [the Bellingham inn]2842-the bellingham inn on first hearing of [Richard]186-richard 's seizure . " What [an iron man]7361-an iron man [you]775-his father can be , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady exclaimed , smothering [her]990-the lady intuitions . [She]990-the lady was for giving [the boy]703-the boy [his]703-the boy bauble ; promising it [him]703-the boy , at least , if [he]703-the boy would only get well and be the bright flower of promise [he]703-the boy once was . " Can [you]775-his father look on [him]703-the boy , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady pleaded , " can [you]775-his father look on [him]703-the boy and persevere ? "[990-the lady] It was a hard sight for [this man who loved [[his]2844-this man who loved his son so deeply son]772-his son so deeply]2844-this man who loved his son so deeply . [The youth]1506-the youth lay in [his]1506-the youth strange bed , straight and motionless , with fever on [his]1506-the youth cheeks , and altered eyes . [Old Dr. Clifford of [Lobourne]181-lobourne was [the medical attendant]2847-the medical attendant , who , with head - shaking , and gathering of lips , and reminiscences of ancient arguments , guaranteed to do all that leech could do in the matter]181-lobourne . [The old doctor]2848-the old doctor did admit that [Richard]186-richard 's constitution was admirable , and answered to [his]2848-the old doctor prescriptions like a piano to [the musician]2849-the musician . " But , "[2848-the old doctor] [he]2848-the old doctor said at a family consultation , for [Sir Austin]186-richard had told [him]2848-the old doctor how it stood with [the young man]2387-the young man , " drugs are not much in cases of this sort . Change ! That 's what 's wanted , and as soon as may be . Distraction ! [He]703-the boy ought to see [the world]597-the world , and know what [he]703-the boy is made of . It 's no use [my]2151-the doctor talking , [I]2151-the doctor know , "[2151-the doctor] added [the doctor]2151-the doctor . " On the contrary , "[186-richard] said [Sir Austin]186-richard , " [I]186-richard am quite of [your]2151-the doctor persuasion . And [the world]597-the world [he]703-the boy shall see now . "[186-richard] " [We]7364-we have dipped [him]703-the boy in [Styx]61-styx , [you]2151-the doctor know , [doctor]6522-doctor , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian remarked . " But , [doctor]6522-doctor , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , " have [you]6522-doctor known a case of this sort before . "[489-mrs. berry] " Never , [[my]2151-the doctor lady]7056-my lady , "[2151-the doctor] said [the doctor]2151-the doctor , " [they]2854-they 're not common in [these parts]7368-these parts . [Country people]7369-country people are tolerably healthy - minded . "[2151-the doctor] " But [people]661-people and [country people]7369-country people have died for love , [doctor]6522-doctor ? "[2151-the doctor] [The doctor]2151-the doctor had not met any of [them]2854-they . " [Men]761-men , or [women]738-women ? "[609-the baronet] inquired [the baronet]609-the baronet . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry believed [mostly women]2856-mostly women . " Ask [the doctor]2151-the doctor whether [they]2854-they were [healthy - minded women]7376-healthy - minded women , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . " No ! [you]2151-the doctor are both looking at the wrong end . Between [a highly - cultured being]7377-a highly - cultured being , and [an emotionless animal]7378-an emotionless animal , there is all the difference in [the world]597-the world . But of the two , [the doctor]2151-the doctor is nearer the truth . The healthy nature is pretty safe . If [he]2151-the doctor allowed for organization [he]2151-the doctor would be right altogether . To feel , but not to feel to excess , that is the problem . "[609-the baronet] " If [I]346-adrian ca n't have the one [I]346-adrian chose , To [some fresh maid]7381-some fresh maid [I]346-adrian will propose , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian hummed a country ballad .

CHAPTER XXIV

When [the young Experiment]2858-the young experiment again knew the hours that rolled [him]2858-the young experiment onward , [he]2858-the young experiment was in [[his]2858-the young experiment own room]1635-his own room at [Raynham]3-raynham . Nothing had changed : only a strong fist had knocked [him]2858-the young experiment down and stunned [him]2858-the young experiment , and [he]2858-the young experiment opened [his]2858-the young experiment eyes to a grey world : [he]2858-the young experiment had forgotten what [he]2858-the young experiment lived for . [He]2858-the young experiment was weak and thin , and with a pale memory of things . [His]2858-the young experiment functions were the same , everything surrounding [him]2858-the young experiment was the same : [he]2858-the young experiment looked upon [the old blue hills]2860-the old blue hills , [the far - lying fallows]2861-the far - lying fallows , [the river]791-the river , and [the woods]1859-the woods : [he]2858-the young experiment knew [them]2864-they , [they]2864-they seemed to have lost recollection of [him]2858-the young experiment . Nor could [he]2858-the young experiment find in familiar human faces the secret of intimacy of heretofore . [They]2864-they were the same faces : [they]2864-they nodded and smiled to [him]2858-the young experiment . What was lost [he]2858-the young experiment could not tell . Something had been knocked out of [him]2858-the young experiment ! [He]2858-the young experiment was sensible of [[his]2858-the young experiment father]775-his father 's sweetness of manner , and [he]2858-the young experiment was grieved that [he]2858-the young experiment could not reply to it , for every sense of shame and reproach had strangely gone . [He]2858-the young experiment felt very useless . In place of the fiery love for one , [he]2858-the young experiment now bore about a cold charity to all . Thus in the heart of [the young man]2387-the young man died the Spring Primrose , and while it died another heart was pushing forth the Primrose of Autumn . The wonderful change in [Richard]186-richard , and the wisdom of [[her]2867-her admirer]2868-her admirer , now positively proved , were exciting matters to [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [She]2867-her was rebuked for certain little rebellious fancies concerning [him]186-richard that had come across [her]2867-her enslaved mind from time to time . For was [he]186-richard not almost [a prophet]2869-a prophet ? It distressed [the sentimental lady]2870-the sentimental lady that a love like [Richard]186-richard 's could pass off in mere smoke , and words such as [she]2867-her had heard [him]186-richard speak in [Abbey]56-abbey - wood resolve to emptiness . Nay , it humiliated [her]2867-her personally , and [the baronet]609-the baronet 's shrewd prognostication humiliated [her]2867-her . For how should [he]186-richard know , and dare to say , that love was a thing of the dust that could be trodden out under the heel of science ? But [he]186-richard had said so ; and [he]186-richard had proved [himself]186-richard right . [She]2867-her heard with wonderment that [Richard]186-richard of [his]186-richard own accord had spoken to [[his]186-richard father]775-his father of the folly [he]186-richard had been guilty of , and had begged [his]775-his father pardon . [The baronet]609-the baronet told [her]2867-her this , adding that [the youth]1506-the youth had done it in a cold unwavering way , without a movement of [his]186-richard features : had evidently done it to throw off the burden of the duty , [he]186-richard had conceived . [He]609-the baronet had thought [himself]609-the baronet bound to acknowledge that [he]609-the baronet had been [the Foolish Young Fellow]2512-the foolish young fellow , wishing , possibly , to abjure the fact by an set of penance . [He]609-the baronet had also given satisfaction to [Benson]187-benson , and was become a renovated peaceful spirit , whose main object appeared to be to get up [his]609-the baronet physical strength by exercise and no expenditure of speech . In [her]2867-her company [he]609-the baronet was composed and courteous ; even when [they]2876-they were alone together , [he]609-the baronet did not exhibit a trace of melancholy . Sober [he]609-the baronet seemed , as [one who has recovered from a drunkenness and has determined to drink no more]2877-one who has recovered from a drunkenness and has determined to drink no more . The idea struck [her]2867-her that [he]609-the baronet might be playing a part , but [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , in a private conversation [they]2876-they had , informed [her]2867-her that [he]199-tom had received an order from [[his]199-tom young master]1788-his young master , one day while boxing with [him]199-tom , not to mention [the young lady]2670-the young lady 's name to [him]199-tom as long as [he]199-tom lived ; and [Tom]199-tom could only suppose that [she]2867-her had offended [him]199-tom . [Theoretically wise [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry]2880-theoretically wise lady blandish had always thought [the baronet]609-the baronet ; [she]489-mrs. berry was unprepared to find [him]609-the baronet thus practically sagacious . [She]489-mrs. berry fell many degrees ; [she]489-mrs. berry wanted something to cling to ; so [she]489-mrs. berry clung to [the man who struck [her]489-mrs. berry low]2882-the man who struck her low . Love , then , was earthly ; its depth could be probed by science ! [A man lived who could measure it from end to end]2883-a man lived who could measure it from end to end ; foretell its term ; handle [the young cherub]2884-the young cherub as were [he]2883-a man lived who could measure it from end to end a shot owl ! [We]2885-us who have flown into [cousinship with the empyrean , and disported among immortal hosts]2886-cousinship with the empyrean , and disported among immortal hosts , [our]2885-us base birth as [a child of Time]2887-a child of time is made bare to [us]2885-us ! [our]2885-us wings are cut ! Oh , then , if science is [this victorious enemy of love]2888-this victorious enemy of love , let [us]2885-us love science ! was the logic of [the lady]990-the lady 's heart ; and secretly cherishing the assurance that [she]990-the lady should confute [him]609-the baronet yet , and prove [him]609-the baronet utterly wrong , [she]990-the lady gave [him]609-the baronet the fruits of present success , as it is a habit of [women]738-women to do ; involuntarily partly . The fires took hold of [her]990-the lady . [She]990-the lady felt soft emotions such as [a girl]809-a girl feels , and they flattered [her]990-the lady . It was like youth coming back . [Pure women]2892-pure women have [a second youth]2893-a second youth . The Autumn primrose flourished . [We]2885-us are advised by [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip that " The ways of [women]738-women , which are Involution , and [their]738-women practices , which are Opposition , are generally best hit upon by guess work , and a bold word ; "[265-the pilgrim] it being impossible to track [them]2894-them and hunt [them]2894-them down in the ordinary style . So that [we]2885-us may not [ourselves]2885-us become involved and opposed , let [us]2885-us each of [us]2885-us venture a guess and say a bold word as to how it came that [the lady , who trusted love to be eternal]2895-the lady , who trusted love to be eternal , grovelled to [him]609-the baronet that shattered [her]2895-the lady , who trusted love to be eternal tender faith , and loved [him]609-the baronet . Hitherto it had been simply a sentimental dalliance , and [gossips]2896-gossips had maligned [the lady]990-the lady . Just when [the gossips]2898-the gossips grew tired of [their]2898-the gossips slander , and inclined to look upon [her]990-the lady charitably , [she]990-the lady set about to deserve every word [they]2898-the gossips had said of [her]990-the lady ; which may instruct [us]2885-us , if [you]2899-you please , that [gossips]2896-gossips have only to persist in lying to be crowned with verity , or that [one]836-one has only to endure evil mouths for a period to gain impunity . [She]990-the lady was always at [the Abbey]774-the abbey now . [She]990-the lady was much closeted with [the baronet]609-the baronet . It seemed to be understood that [she]990-the lady had taken [[Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's place]2904-mrs. doria 's place . [Benson]187-benson in [his]187-benson misogynic soul perceived that [she]990-the lady was taking [Lady Feverel]134-lady feverel 's : but any report circulated by [Benson]187-benson was sure to meet discredit , and drew the gossips upon [himself]187-benson ; which made [his]187-benson meditations tragic . No sooner was [one woman]2905-one woman defeated than another took the field ! [The object of the System]2906-the object of the system was no sooner safe than [its great author]2907-its great author was in danger ! " [I]187-benson ca n't think what has come to [Benson]187-benson "[187-benson] [he]187-benson said to [Adrian]346-adrian . " [He]187-benson seems to have received a fresh legacy of several pounds of lead , "[187-benson] returned [the wise youth]746-the wise youth , and imitating [Dr. Clifford]181-lobourne 's manner . " Change is what [he]187-benson wants ! distraction ! send [him]187-benson to [Wales]63-wales for a month , [sir]6036-sir , and let [Richard]186-richard go with [him]187-benson . [The two victims of [woman]6810-woman]7384-the two victims of woman may do each other good . "[187-benson] " Unfortunately [I]609-the baronet ca n't do without [him]187-benson , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . " Then [we]7386-we must continue to have [him]187-benson on [our]7386-we shoulders all day , and on [our]7386-we chests all night ! "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian ejaculated . " [I]609-the baronet think while [he]187-benson preserves this aspect [we]7386-we wo n't have [him]187-benson at the dinner - table , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . [Adrian]346-adrian thought that would be a relief to [their]2911-their digestions ; and added : " [You]609-the baronet know , [sir]6036-sir , what [he]187-benson says ? "[346-adrian] Receiving a negative , [Adrian]346-adrian delicately explained to [him]609-the baronet that [Benson]187-benson 's excessive ponderosity of demeanour was caused by anxiety for the safety of [[his]187-benson master]6481-his master . " [You]609-the baronet must pardon [a faithful fool]7249-a faithful fool , [sir]6036-sir , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian continued , for [the baronet]609-the baronet became red , and exclaimed : " [His]187-benson stupidity is past belief ! [I]346-adrian have absolutely to bolt [[my]346-adrian study]7390-my study - door against [him]187-benson . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian at once beheld a charming scene in the interior of [the study]2914-the study , not unlike one that [Benson]187-benson had visually witnessed . For , like [a wary prophet]2915-a wary prophet , [Benson]187-benson , that [he]187-benson might have warrant for what [he]187-benson foretold of the future , had a care to spy upon the present : warned haply by [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip , of which [he]187-benson was [a diligent reader]2916-a diligent reader , and which says , rather emphatically : " Could [we]2919-we see [Time]261-time 's full face , [we]2919-we were wise of [him]187-benson . "[265-the pilgrim] Now to see [Time]261-time 's full face , it is sometimes necessary to look through keyholes , [the veteran]2917-the veteran having a trick of smiling peace to [you]2918-you on one cheek and grimacing confusion on the other behind the curtain . Decency and a sense of honour restrain most of [us]2919-we from being thus wise and miserable for ever . [Benson]187-benson 's excuse was that [he]187-benson believed in [[his]187-benson master]6481-his master , who was menaced . And moreover , notwithstanding [his]187-benson previous tribulation , to spy upon [Cupid]315-cupid was sweet to [him]187-benson . So [he]187-benson peeped , and [he]187-benson saw a sight . [He]187-benson saw [Time]261-time 's full face ; or , in other words , [he]187-benson saw the wiles of [woman]6810-woman and the weakness of [man]6035-man : which is [our]2919-we history , as [Benson]187-benson would have written it , and [a great many poets]2923-a great many poets and [philosophers]2924-philosophers have written it . Yet it was but the plucking of the Autumn primrose that [Benson]187-benson had seen : a somewhat different operation from the plucking of the Spring one : very innocent ! [[Our]2919-we staid elderly sister]2925-our staid elderly sister has paler blood , and has , or thinks [she]2925-our staid elderly sister has , a reason or two about the roots . [She]2925-our staid elderly sister is not all instinct . " For this high cause , and for that [I]2925-our staid elderly sister know [men]761-men , and know [him]761-men to be the flower of [men]761-men , [I]2925-our staid elderly sister give [myself]2925-our staid elderly sister to [him]761-men ! "[2925-our staid elderly sister] [She]2925-our staid elderly sister makes that lofty inward exclamation while the hand is detaching [her]2925-our staid elderly sister from the roots . Even so strong a self - justification [she]2925-our staid elderly sister requires . [She]2925-our staid elderly sister has not that blind glory in excess which [[her]2925-our staid elderly sister younger sister]2926-her younger sister can gild the longest leap with . And if , moth - like , [she]2925-our staid elderly sister desires the star , [she]2925-our staid elderly sister is nervously cautious of candles . Hence [her]2925-our staid elderly sister circles about the dangerous human flame are wide and shy . [She]2925-our staid elderly sister must be drawn nearer and nearer by a fresh reason . [She]2925-our staid elderly sister loves to sentimentalize . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry had been sentimentalizing for ten years . [She]489-mrs. berry would have preferred to pursue the game . [The dark - eyed dame]2927-the dark - eyed dame was pleased with [her]2927-the dark - eyed dame smooth life and the soft excitement that did not ruffle it . Not willingly did [she]2927-the dark - eyed dame let [herself]2927-the dark - eyed dame be won . " Sentimentalists , "[265-the pilgrim] says [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip , " are [they]7393-they who seek to enjoy without incurring [the Immense Debtorship]7394-the immense debtorship for a thing done . "[265-the pilgrim] " It is , "[2928-the writer] [the writer]2928-the writer says of Sentimentalism elsewhere , " a happy pastime and an important science to the timid , the idle , and the heartless ; but a damning one to [them]7393-they who have anything to forfeit . "[2928-the writer] However , [one who could set down the dying for love , as a sentimentalism]2929-one who could set down the dying for love , as a sentimentalism , can hardly be accepted as a clear authority . Assuredly [he]2929-one who could set down the dying for love , as a sentimentalism was [not one to avoid the incurring of the immense debtorship]2930-not one to avoid the incurring of the immense debtorship in any way : but [he]2929-one who could set down the dying for love , as a sentimentalism was [a bondsman]2931-a bondsman still to [the woman who had forsaken [him]2929-one who could set down the dying for love , as a sentimentalism]2932-the woman who had forsaken him , and a spoken word would have made it seem [his]2929-one who could set down the dying for love , as a sentimentalism duty to face that public scandal which was the last evil to [him]2929-one who could set down the dying for love , as a sentimentalism . What had so horrified [the virtuous Benson]187-benson , [Richard]186-richard had already beheld in [[Daphne]346-adrian 's Bower]1303-daphne 's bower ; a simple kissing of the fair white hand ! Doubtless the keyhole somehow added to [Benson]187-benson 's horror . The two similar performances , so very innocent , had wondrous opposite consequences . [The first]2934-the first kindled [Richard]186-richard to adore [Woman]129-woman ; [the second]2935-the second destroyed [Benson]187-benson 's faith in [Man]6035-man . But [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry knew the difference between the two . [She]489-mrs. berry understood why [the baronet]609-the baronet did not speak ; excused , and respected [him]609-the baronet for it . [She]489-mrs. berry was content , since [she]489-mrs. berry must love , to love humbly , and [she]489-mrs. berry had , besides , [her]489-mrs. berry pity for [his]609-the baronet sorrows to comfort [her]489-mrs. berry . A hundred fresh reasons for loving [him]609-the baronet arose and multiplied every day . [He]609-the baronet read to [her]489-mrs. berry the secret book in [his]609-the baronet own handwriting , composed for [Richard]186-richard 's Marriage Guide : containing Advice and Directions to [a Young Husband , full of the most tender wisdom and delicacy]2938-a young husband , full of the most tender wisdom and delicacy ; so [she]489-mrs. berry thought ; nay , not wanting in poetry , though neither rhymed nor measured . [He]609-the baronet expounded to [her]489-mrs. berry the distinctive character of the divers ages of love , giving the palm to the flower [she]489-mrs. berry put forth , over that of Spring , or the Summer rose . And while [they]2939-they sat and talked ; " [My]609-the baronet wound has healed , "[609-the baronet] [he]609-the baronet said . " How ? "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry asked . " At the fountain of [your]489-mrs. berry eyes , "[609-the baronet] [he]609-the baronet replied , and drew the joy of new life from [her]489-mrs. berry blushes , without incurring [further debtor ship]2940-further debtor ship for a thing done .

CHAPTER XXV

Let it be some apology for the damage caused by [the careering hero]2941-the careering hero , and a consolation to [the quiet wretches]2942-the quiet wretches , dragged along with [him]2941-the careering hero at [his]2941-the careering hero chariot - wheels , that [he]2941-the careering hero is generally the last to know when [he]2941-the careering hero has made an actual start ; [such a mere creature]2943-such a mere creature is [he]2941-the careering hero , like the rest of [us]2944-us , albeit [the head of [our]2944-us fates]2945-the head of our fates . By this [you]2946-you perceive [the true hero]2947-the true hero , whether [he]2941-the careering hero be [a prince]6607-a prince or [a pot - boy]2949-a pot - boy , that [he]2941-the careering hero does not plot ; [Fortune]386-fortune does all for [him]2941-the careering hero . [He]2941-the careering hero may be compared to [one to whom , in an electric circle , it is given to carry the battery]2950-one to whom , in an electric circle , it is given to carry the battery . [We]2944-us caper and grimace at [his]2941-the careering hero will ; yet not [his]2941-the careering hero the will , not [his]2941-the careering hero the power . ' Tis all [Fortune]386-fortune 's , whose puppet [he]2941-the careering hero is . [She]2951-she deals [her]2951-she dispensations through [him]2941-the careering hero . Yea , though [our]2944-us capers be never so comical , [he]2941-the careering hero laughs not . Intent upon [his]2941-the careering hero own business , [the true hero]2947-the true hero asks little services of [us]2944-us here and there ; thinks it quite natural that [they]2953-they should be acceded to , and sees nothing ridiculous in the lamentable contortions [we]2944-us must go through to fulfil them . Probably [he]2941-the careering hero is [the elect of [Fortune]386-fortune]2954-the elect of fortune , because of that notable faculty of being intent upon [his]2941-the careering hero own business : " Which is , "[265-the pilgrim] says [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip , " with [men]761-men to be valued equal to that force which in water makes a stream . "[265-the pilgrim] This prelude was necessary to the present chapter of [Richard]186-richard 's history . It happened that in the turn of the year , and while [old earth]2955-old earth was busy with [her]2955-old earth flowers , the fresh wind blew , the little bird sang , and [Hippias Feverel]139-hippias , [the Dyspepsy]387-the dyspepsy , amazed , felt the Spring move within [him]139-hippias . [He]139-hippias communicated [his]139-hippias delightful new sensations to [the baronet]609-the baronet , [[his]139-hippias brother]695-his brother , whose constant exclamation with regard to [him]139-hippias , was : " [Poor Hippias]334-hippias ! All [his]139-hippias machinery is bare ! "[695-his brother] and had no hope that [he]139-hippias would ever be in a condition to defend it from view . [Nevertheless Hippias]334-hippias had that hope , and so [he]139-hippias told [[his]139-hippias brother]695-his brother , making great exposure of [his]139-hippias machinery to effect the explanation . [He]139-hippias spoke of all [his]139-hippias physical experiences exultingly , and with wonder . The achievement of common efforts , not usually blazoned , [he]139-hippias celebrated as triumphs , and , of course , had [Adrian]346-adrian on [his]139-hippias back very quickly . But [he]139-hippias could bear [him]346-adrian , or anything , now . It was such ineffable relief to find [himself]139-hippias looking out upon the world of [mortals]757-mortals instead of into the black phantasmal abysses of [his]139-hippias own complicated frightful structure . " [My]334-hippias mind does n't so much seem to haunt itself , now , "[334-hippias] said [Hippias]334-hippias , nodding shortly and peering out of intense puckers to convey a glimpse of what hellish sufferings [his]334-hippias had been : " [I]334-hippias feel as if [I]334-hippias had come aboveground . "[334-hippias] [A poor Dyspepsy]2960-a poor dyspepsy may talk as [he]2960-a poor dyspepsy will , but [he]2960-a poor dyspepsy is [the one who never gets sympathy , or experiences compassion]2961-the one who never gets sympathy , or experiences compassion : and it is [he]2960-a poor dyspepsy whose groaning petitions for charity do at last rout that Christian virtue . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , [a charitable soul]2962-a charitable soul , could not listen to [Hippias]334-hippias , though [she]489-mrs. berry had a heart for little mice and flies , and [Sir Austin]186-richard had also small patience with [[his]186-richard brother]695-his brother 's gleam of health , which was just enough to make [his]186-richard disease visible . [He]186-richard remembered [his]186-richard early follies and excesses , and bent [his]186-richard ear to [him]334-hippias as [one man]2964-one man does to [another who complains of having to pay a debt legally incurred]2965-another who complains of having to pay a debt legally incurred . " [I]346-adrian think , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , seeing how the communications of [Hippias]334-hippias were received , " that when [[our]7396-our Nemesis]7397-our nemesis takes lodgings in the stomach , it 's best to act [the Spartan]7398-the spartan , smile hard , and be silent . "[346-adrian] [Richard]186-richard alone was decently kind to [Hippias]334-hippias ; whether from opposition , or real affection , could not be said , as [the young man]2387-the young man was mysterious . [He]186-richard advised [[his]186-richard uncle]674-his uncle to take exercise , walked with [him]674-his uncle , cultivated cheerful impressions in [him]674-his uncle , and pointed out innocent pursuits . [He]186-richard made [Hippias]334-hippias visit with [him]186-richard [some of [the poor old folk of [the village]1098-the village]2969-the poor old folk of the village , who bewailed the loss of [[his]186-richard cousin]1014-his cousin [Austin Wentworth]150-austin]2968-some of the poor old folk of the village , who bewailed the loss of his cousin austin wentworth , and did [his]186-richard best to waken [him]674-his uncle up , and give [the outer world]1874-the outer world a stronger hold on [him]674-his uncle . [He]186-richard succeeded in nothing but in winning [[his]186-richard uncle]674-his uncle 's gratitude . The season bloomed scarce longer than a week for [Hippias]334-hippias , and then began to languish . [The poor Dyspepsy]387-the dyspepsy 's eager grasp at beatification relaxed : [he]387-the dyspepsy went underground again . [He]387-the dyspepsy announced that [he]387-the dyspepsy felt ' spongy things " one of the more constant throes of [his]387-the dyspepsy malady . [His]387-the dyspepsy bitter face recurred : [he]387-the dyspepsy chewed the cud of horrid hallucinations . [He]387-the dyspepsy told [Richard]186-richard [he]387-the dyspepsy must give up going about with [him]387-the dyspepsy : [people]661-people telling of [their]661-people ailments made [him]387-the dyspepsy so uncomfortable the birds were so noisy , pairing [the rude bare soil]7400-the rude bare soil sickened [him]387-the dyspepsy . [Richard]186-richard treated [him]387-the dyspepsy with a gravity equal to [[his]186-richard father]775-his father 's . [He]186-richard asked what [the doctors]6982-the doctors said . "[387-the dyspepsy] Oh ! [the doctors]6982-the doctors ! " cried [Hippias]334-hippias with vehement scepticism . "[6982-the doctors] [No man of sense]2975-no man of sense believes in medicine for chronic disorder . Do [you]2976-you happen to have heard of any new remedy then , [Richard]186-richard ? No ? [They]6982-the doctors advertise a great many cures for indigestion , [I]0-i assure [you]2976-you , [[my]0-i dear boy]6104-my dear boy . [I]0-i wonder whether [one]836-one can rely upon the authenticity of those signatures ? [I]0-i see no reason why there should be no cure for such a disease ? Eh ? And it 's just one of the things a quack , as [they]6982-the doctors call them , would hit upon sooner than [one who is in the beaten track]2979-one who is in the beaten track . Do [you]2976-you know , [Richard]186-richard , [[my]0-i dear boy]6104-my dear boy , [I]0-i 've often thought that if [we]2981-we could by any means appropriate to [our]2981-we use some of the extraordinary digestive power that [a boa constrictor]2982-a boa constrictor has in [his]2982-a boa constrictor gastric juices , there is really no manner of reason why [we]2981-we should not comfortably dispose of as much of an ox as [our]2981-we stomachs will hold , and [one]836-one might eat French dishes without the wretchedness of thinking what 's to follow . And this makes [me]0-i think that [those fellows]2984-those fellows may , after all , have got some truth in [them]2984-those fellows : some secret that , of course , [they]2984-those fellows require to be paid for . [We]2981-we distrust each other in [this world]6473-this world too much , [Richard]186-richard . [I]0-i 've felt inclined once or twice but it 's absurd ! If it only alleviated a few of [my]0-i sufferings [I]0-i should be satisfied . [I]0-i 've no hesitation in saying that [I]0-i should be quite satisfied if it only did away with one or two , and left [me]0-i free to eat and drink as [other people]1164-other people do . Not that [I]0-i mean to try [them]2987-them . It 's only a fancy [Eh]2988-eh ? What a thing health is , [[my]0-i dear boy]6104-my dear boy ! Ah ! if [I]0-i were like [you]186-richard ! [I]0-i was in love once ! " "[0-i] Were [you]0-i ! " said [Richard]186-richard , coolly regarding [him]0-i . "[0-i] [I]0-i 've forgotten what [I]0-i felt ! " [Hippias]334-hippias sighed . "[0-i] [You]186-richard 've very much improved , [[my]0-i dear boy]6104-my dear boy . " "[186-richard] So [people]661-people say , " quoth [Richard]186-richard . [Hippias]334-hippias looked at [him]186-richard anxiously : "[186-richard] If [I]0-i go to [town]6720-town and get [the doctor]2151-the doctor 's opinion about trying a new course Eh , [Richard]186-richard ? will [you]186-richard come with [me]0-i ? [I]0-i should like [your]186-richard company . [We]2994-they could see [London]12-london together , [you]186-richard know . Enjoy [ourselves]2994-they , " and [Hippias]334-hippias rubbed [his]334-hippias hands . [Richard]186-richard smiled at the feeble glimmer of enjoyment promised by [[his]186-richard uncle]674-his uncle 's eyes , and said [he]186-richard thought it better [they]2994-they should stay where [they]2994-they were an answer that might mean anything . [Hippias]334-hippias immediately became possessed by the beguiling project . [He]334-hippias went to [the baronet]609-the baronet , and put the matter before [him]334-hippias , instancing [doctors]1983-doctors as the object of [his]334-hippias journey , not quacks , of course ; and requesting leave to take [Richard]186-richard . [Sir Austin]186-richard was getting uneasy about [[his]186-richard son]772-his son 's manner . It was not natural . [His]186-richard heart seemed to be frozen : [he]186-richard had no confidences : [he]186-richard appeared to have no ambition to have lost the virtues of youth with the poison that had passed out of [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard was disposed to try what effect a little travelling might have on [him]186-richard , and had [himself]186-richard once or twice hinted to [Richard]186-richard that it would be good for [him]186-richard to move about , [the young man]2387-the young man quietly replying that [he]2387-the young man did not wish to quit [Raynham]3-raynham at all , which was too strict a fulfilment of [[his]772-his son father]775-his father 's original views in educating [him]2387-the young man there entirely . On the day that [Hippias]334-hippias made [his]334-hippias proposal , [Adrian]346-adrian , seconded by [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , also made one . The sweet Spring season stirred in [Adrian]346-adrian as well as in others : not to pastoral measures : to the joys of [the operatic world]7409-the operatic world and bravura glories . [He]186-richard also suggested that it would be advisable to carry [Richard]186-richard to [town]6720-town for a term , and let [him]186-richard know [his]186-richard position , and some freedom . [Sir Austin]186-richard weighed the two proposals . [He]186-richard was pretty certain that [Richard]186-richard 's passion was consumed , and that [the youth]1506-the youth was now only under the burden of its ashes . [He]186-richard had found against [his]186-richard heart , at [the Bellingham inn]2842-the bellingham inn : a great lock of golden hair . [He]186-richard had taken it , and [the lover]2354-the lover , after feeling about for it with faint hands , never asked for it . This precious lock [Miss Davenport]338-miss davenport had thrust it into [his]186-richard hand at [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe as [Lucy]233-lucy 's last gift , what sighs and tears it had weathered ! [The baronet]609-the baronet laid it in [Richard]186-richard 's sight one day , and beheld [him]186-richard take it up , turn it over , and drop it down again calmly , as if [he]186-richard were handling any common curiosity . It pacified [him]186-richard on that score . [The young man]2387-the young man 's love was dead . [Dr. Clifford]181-lobourne said rightly : [he]181-lobourne wanted distractions . [The baronet]609-the baronet determined that [Richard]186-richard should go . [Hippias]334-hippias and [Adrian]346-adrian then pressed [their]7417-their several suits as to which should have [him]186-richard . [Hippias]334-hippias , when [he]334-hippias could forget [himself]334-hippias , did not lack sense . [He]334-hippias observed that [Adrian]346-adrian was not at present a proper companion for [Richard]186-richard , and would teach [him]346-adrian to look on life from the false point . "[2995-you] [You]2995-you do n't understand [a young philosopher]2996-a young philosopher , " said [the baronet]609-the baronet . "[2995-you] [A young philosopher]2996-a young philosopher 's [an old fool]2998-an old fool ! " returned [Hippias]334-hippias , not thinking that [his]334-hippias growl had begotten a phrase . [[His]334-hippias brother]695-his brother smiled with gratification , and applauded [him]346-adrian loudly : "[2998-an old fool] Excellent ! worthy of [your]2995-you best days ! [You]2995-you 're wrong , though , in applying it to [Adrian]346-adrian . [He]346-adrian has never been precocious . All [he]346-adrian has done has been to bring sound common sense to bear upon what [he]346-adrian hears and sees . [I]0-i think , however , " [the baronet]609-the baronet added , "[0-i] [he]346-adrian may want faith in the better qualities of [men]761-men . " And this reflection inclined [him]609-the baronet not to let [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son be alone with [Adrian]346-adrian . [He]609-the baronet gave [Richard]186-richard [his]609-the baronet choice , who saw which way [[his]186-richard father]775-his father 's wishes tended , and decided so to please [him]186-richard . Naturally it annoyed [Adrian]346-adrian extremely . [He]346-adrian said to [[his]346-adrian chief]6120-his chief : "[0-i] [I]0-i suppose [you]3000-you know what [you]3000-you are doing , [sir]6036-sir . [I]0-i do n't see that [we]3002-we derive any advantage from the family name being made notorious for twenty years of obscene suffering , and becoming a byword for [our]3002-we constitutional tendency to stomachic distension before [we]3002-we fortunately encountered [Quackem]388-quackem 's Pill . [[My]0-i uncle]3003-my uncle 's tortures have been huge , but [I]0-i would rather society were not intimate with [them]3003-my uncle under [their]3003-my uncle several headings . " [Adrian]346-adrian enumerated some of the most abhorrent . "[3000-you] [You]3000-you know [him]3003-my uncle , [sir]6036-sir . If [he]3003-my uncle conceives a duty , [he]3003-my uncle will do it in the face of every decency all the more obstinate because the conception is rare . If [he]3003-my uncle feels a little brisk the morning after the pill , [he]3003-my uncle sends the letter that makes [us]3002-we famous ! [We]3002-we go down to posterity with heightened characteristics , to say nothing of [a contemporary celebrity]3005-a contemporary celebrity nothing less than [our]3002-we being turned inside - out to the rabble . [I]0-i confess [I]0-i do n't desire to have [my]0-i machinery made bare to [them]3006-them . " [Sir Austin]186-richard assured [the wise youth]746-the wise youth that [Hippias]334-hippias had arranged to go to [Dr. Bairam]389-dr. bairam . [He]186-richard softened [Adrian]346-adrian 's chagrin by telling [him]346-adrian that in about two weeks [they]3002-we would follow to [London]12-london : hinting also at a prospective Summer campaign . The day was fixed for [Richard]186-richard to depart , and the day came . [Madame the Eighteenth Century]382-the eighteenth century called [him]186-richard to [[her]382-the eighteenth century chamber]631-her chamber and put into [his]186-richard hand a fifty - pound note , as [her]382-the eighteenth century contribution toward [his]186-richard pocket - expenses . [He]186-richard did not want it , [he]186-richard said , but [she]382-the eighteenth century told [him]186-richard [he]186-richard was [a young man]7024-a young man , and would soon make that fly when [he]186-richard stood on [his]186-richard own feet . [The old lady]7427-the old lady did not at all approve of the System in [her]7427-the old lady heart , and [she]7427-the old lady gave [her]7427-the old lady grandnephew to understand that , should [he]186-richard require more , [he]186-richard knew where to apply , and secrets would be kept . [[His]186-richard father]775-his father presented [him]186-richard with a hundred pounds which also [Richard]186-richard said [he]186-richard did not want [he]186-richard did not care for money . "[0-i] Spend it or not , " said [the baronet]609-the baronet , perfectly secure in [him]186-richard . [Hippias]334-hippias had few injunctions to observe . [They]7430-they were to take up quarters at [the hotel]7431-the hotel , [Algernon]264-algernon 's general run of company at [the house]711-the house not being altogether wholesome . [The baronet]609-the baronet particularly forewarned [Hippias]334-hippias of the imprudence of attempting to restrict [the young man]2387-the young man 's movements , and letting [him]2387-the young man imagine [he]2387-the young man was under surveillance . [Richard]186-richard having been , as it were , pollarded by despotism , was now to grow up straight , and bloom again , in complete independence , as far as [he]186-richard could feel . So did [the sage decree]7435-the sage decree ; and [we]7436-we may pause a moment to reflect how wise were [his]186-richard previsions , and how successful [they]7430-they must have been , had not [Fortune]386-fortune , the great foe to human cleverness , turned against [him]186-richard , or [he]186-richard against [himself]186-richard . The departure took place on a fine March morning . The bird of Winter sang from the budding tree ; in the blue sky sang the bird of Summer . [Adrian]346-adrian rode between [Richard]186-richard and [Hippias]334-hippias to [the Bellingham station]2456-the bellingham station , and vented [his]346-adrian disgust on [them]7430-they after [his]346-adrian own humorous fashion , because it did not rain and damp [their]7430-they ardour . In the rear came [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry and [the baronet]609-the baronet , conversing on the calm summit of success . "[0-i] [You]3007-you have shaped [him]3007-you exactly to resemble [yourself]3007-you , " [she]489-mrs. berry said , pointing with [her]489-mrs. berry riding - whip to the grave stately figure of [the young man]2387-the young man . "[3007-you] Outwardly , perhaps , " [he]346-adrian answered , and led to a discussion on Purity and Strength , [the lady]990-the lady saying that [she]990-the lady preferred Purity . "[3007-you] But [you]3007-you do not , " said [the baronet]609-the baronet . "[3007-you] And there [I]0-i admire the always true instinct of [women]738-women , that [they]738-women all worship Strength in whatever form , and seem to know it to be [the child of heaven]3009-the child of heaven ; whereas Purity is but a characteristic , a garment , and can be spotted how soon ! For there are questions in this life with which [we]3010-we must grapple or be lost , and when , hunted by that cold eye of intense inner - consciousness , the clearest soul becomes a cunning fox , if it have not courage to stand and do battle . Strength indicates a boundless nature like [the Maker]3011-the maker . Strength is a God to [you]3012-you Purity a toy . [A pretty one]3013-a pretty one , and [you]3012-you seem to be fond of playing with it , " [he]346-adrian added , with unaccustomed slyness . [The lady]990-the lady listened , pleased at the sportive malice which showed that the constraint on [his]346-adrian mind had left [him]346-adrian . It was for [women]738-women to fight [their]738-women fight now ; [she]990-the lady only took part in it for amusement . This is how the ranks of [[our]3010-we enemies]7444-our enemies are thinned ; no sooner do [poor women]2611-poor women put up [a champion]7446-a champion in [their]2611-poor women midst than [she]990-the lady betrays [them]2611-poor women . "[3012-you] [I]0-i see , " [she]990-the lady said archly , "[0-i] [we]3014-we are [the lovelier vessels]3015-the lovelier vessels ; [you]3016-he claim the more direct descent . [Men]761-men are [seedlings]3018-seedlings : [Women]738-women slips ! Nay , [you]3016-he have said so , " [she]990-the lady cried out at [his]3016-he gestured protestation , laughing . "[3016-he] But [I]0-i never printed it . " "[0-i] Oh ! what [you]3016-he speak answers for print with [me]0-i . " [Exquisite Blandish]390-exquisite blandish ! [He]3016-he could not choose but love [her]990-the lady . "[3016-he] Tell [me]0-i what are [your]3016-he plans ? " [she]990-the lady asked . "[3016-he] May [a woman]1754-a woman know ? " [He]3016-he replied , "[1754-a woman] [I]0-i have none or [you]1754-a woman would share them . [I]0-i shall study [him]3016-he in [the world]597-the world . This indifference must wear off . [I]0-i shall mark [his]3016-he inclinations now , and [he]3016-he shall be what [he]3016-he inclines to . [Occupation]391-occupation will be [his]3016-he prime safety . [[His]3016-he cousin]1014-his cousin [Austin]186-richard 's plan of life appears most to [his]3016-he taste , and [he]3016-he can serve [the people]6565-the people that way as well as in [Parliament]3024-parliament , should [he]3016-he have no stronger ambition . The clear duty of [a man of any wealth]3025-a man of any wealth is to serve [the people]6565-the people as [he]3016-he best can . [He]3016-he shall go among [Austin]186-richard 's set , if [he]3016-he wishes it , though personally [I]0-i find no pleasure in rash imaginations , and undigested schemes built upon the mere instinct of principles . " "[3016-he] Look at [him]3016-he now , " said [the lady]990-the lady . "[3016-he] [He]3016-he seems to care for nothing ; not even for the beauty of the day . " "[346-adrian] Or [Adrian]346-adrian 's jokes , " added [the baronet]609-the baronet . [Adrian]346-adrian could be seen to be trying zealously to torment a laugh , or a confession of irritation , out of [[his]346-adrian hearers]7449-his hearers , stretching out [his]346-adrian chin to one , and to the other , with audible asides . [Richard]186-richard [he]346-adrian treated as a new instrument of destruction about to be let loose on [the slumbering metropolis]7450-the slumbering metropolis ; [Hippias]334-hippias as one in an interesting condition ; and [he]346-adrian got so much fun out of the notion of [these two journeying together]7451-these two journeying together , and the mishaps that might occur to [them]7451-these two journeying together , that [he]346-adrian esteemed it almost a personal insult for [[his]346-adrian hearers]7449-his hearers not to laugh . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth 's dull life at [Raynham]3-raynham had afflicted [him]346-adrian with many peculiarities of [the professional joker]7454-the professional joker . "[346-adrian] Oh ! the Spring ! the Spring ! " [he]346-adrian cried , as in scorn of [his]346-adrian sallies [they]7451-these two journeying together exchanged [their]7451-these two journeying together unmeaning remarks on the sweet weather across [him]346-adrian . "[3027-you] [You]3027-you seem both to be uncommonly excited by the operations of turtles , rooks , and daws . Why ca n't [you]3027-you let [them]3028-them alone ? " ' Wind bloweth , [Cock croweth]392-cock croweth , Doodle - doo ; Hippy verteth , [Ricky]186-richard sterteth , [Sing Cuckoo]393-sing cuckoo ! ' There 's [an old native pastoral]7455-an old native pastoral ! Why do n't [you]3027-you write a Spring sonnet , [Ricky]186-richard ? The asparagus - beds are full of promise , [I]3027-you hear , and eke the strawberry . Berries [I]3027-you fancy [[your]3027-you [Pegasus]394-pegasus]7456-your pegasus has a taste for . What kind of berry was that [I]3027-you saw some verses of [yours]3027-you about once ? amatory verses to some kind of berry yewberry , blueberry , glueberry ! Pretty verses , decidedly warm . Lips , eyes , bosom , legs legs ? [I]3027-you do n't think [you]3027-you gave [her]7456-your pegasus any legs . No legs and no nose . That appears to be the poetic taste of the day . It shall be admitted that [you]3027-you create the very beauties for [a chaste people]7457-a chaste people . ' O might [I]3027-you lie where leans [her]7456-your pegasus lute ! ' and offend [no moral community]7458-no moral community . That 's not a bad image of [yours]3027-you , [[my]3027-you dear boy]6104-my dear boy : ' [Her]7456-your pegasus shape is like an antelope Upon [the Eastern hills]7460-the eastern hills . ' But as [a candid critic]7461-a candid critic , [I]3027-you would ask [you]3027-you if the likeness can be considered correct when [you]3027-you give [her]7456-your pegasus no legs ? [You]3027-you will see at the ballet that [you]3027-you are in error about [women]738-women at present , [Richard]186-richard . [That admirable institution which [[our]7464-our venerable elders]7465-our venerable elders have imported from [Gallia]64-gallia for the instruction of [[our]7464-our gaping youth]7466-our gaping youth]7463-that admirable institution which our venerable elders have imported from gallia for the instruction of our gaping youth , will edify and astonish [you]3027-you . [I]3027-you assure [you]3027-you [I]3027-you used , from reading [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip , to imagine all sorts of things about [them]738-women , till [I]3027-you was taken [there]6062-there , and learnt that [they]738-women are very like [us]7464-our after all , and then [they]738-women ceased to trouble [me]3027-you . Mystery is the great danger to youth , [[my]3027-you son]6332-my son ! Mystery is [woman]6810-woman 's redoubtable weapon , O [Richard of the Ordeal]127-richard ! [I]3027-you 'm aware that [you]3027-you 've had [your]3027-you lessons in anatomy , but nothing will persuade [you]3027-you that [an anatomical figure]7470-an anatomical figure means flesh and blood . [You]3027-you ca n't realize the fact . Do [you]3027-you intend to publish when [you]3027-you 're in [town]6720-town ? It 'll be better not to put [your]3027-you name . Having [one]836-one 's name to a volume of poems is as bad as to an advertising pill . "[3027-you] " [I]127-richard will send [you]3027-you an early copy , [Adrian]346-adrian , when [I]127-richard publish , "[127-richard] quoth [Richard]127-richard . " Hark at that old blackbird , [uncle]1049-uncle . "[127-richard] " Yes ! "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias quavered ; looking up from the usual subject of [his]334-hippias contemplation , and trying to take an interest in [him]334-hippias , " fine old fellow ! "[334-hippias] " What a chuckle [he]334-hippias gives out before [he]334-hippias flies ! Not unlike July nightingales . [You]3027-you know that bird [I]127-richard told [you]3027-you of the blackbird that had its mate shot , and used to come to sing to [old Dame Bakewell]209-dame bakewell 's bird from the tree opposite . [A rascal]7474-a rascal knocked it over the day before yesterday , and [the dame]1159-the dame says [her]1159-the dame bird has n't sung a note since . "[127-richard] " Extraordinary ! "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias muttered abstractedly . " [I]334-hippias remember the verses . "[334-hippias] " But where 's [your]334-hippias moral ? "[346-adrian] interposed the wrathful [Adrian]346-adrian . " Where 's constancy rewarded ? ' The ouzel - cock so black of hue , With orange - tawny bill ; [The rascal]7476-the rascal with [his]7476-the rascal aim so true ; [The Poet]2624-the poet 's little quill ! ' "[346-adrian] Where 's the moral of that ? except that all 's game to [the poet]2624-the poet ! Certainly [we]3030-we have a noble example of the devotedness of [the female]3031-the female , who for three entire days refuses to make [herself]3031-the female heard , on account of [a defunct male]3032-a defunct male . [I]0-i suppose that 's what [Ricky]127-richard dwells on . " "[127-richard] As [you]346-adrian please , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear [Adrian]346-adrian , " says [Richard]127-richard , and points out larch - buds to [[his]127-richard uncle]674-his uncle , as [they]3035-they ride by the young green wood . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth was driven to extremity . Such a lapse from [[his]746-the wise youth pupil]6572-his pupil 's heroics to this last verge of Arcadian coolness , [Adrian]346-adrian could not believe in . "[127-richard] Hark at [this old blackbird]3034-this old blackbird ! " [he]346-adrian cried , in [his]346-adrian turn , and pretending to interpret [his]346-adrian fits of song : "[127-richard] Oh , what a pretty comedy ! Do n't [we]3035-they wear the mask well , [[my]0-i Fiesco]3036-my fiesco ? [Genoa]396-genoa will be [our]3035-they own to - morrow ! Only wait until [the train]7180-the train has started jolly ! jolly ! jolly ! [We]3035-they 'll be winners yet ! " Not a bad verse eh , [Ricky]127-richard ? [[my]0-i Lucius Junius]397-my lucius junius ! "[0-i] " [You]346-adrian do the blackbird well , "[127-richard] said [Richard]127-richard , and looked at [him]0-i in a manner mildly affable . [Adrian]346-adrian shrugged . " [You]346-adrian 're [a young man of wonderful powers]7481-a young man of wonderful powers , "[0-i] [he]0-i emphatically observed ; meaning to say that [Richard]127-richard quite beat [him]0-i ; for which opinion [Richard]127-richard gravely thanked [him]0-i , and with this [they]3035-they rode into [Bellingham]57-bellingham . There was [young Tom Blaize]144-tom at [the station]7201-the station , in [his]144-tom Sunday beaver and gala waistcoat and neckcloth , coming [the lord over [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , who had preceded [[his]144-tom master]6481-his master in charge of the baggage]3039-the lord over tom bakewell , who had preceded his master in charge of the baggage . [He]144-tom likewise was bound for [London]12-london . [Richard]127-richard , as [he]127-richard was dismounting , heard [Adrian]346-adrian say to [the baronet]609-the baronet : " [The Beast]7482-the beast , [sir]6036-sir , appears to be going to fetch [Beauty]268-beauty ; "[346-adrian] but [he]127-richard paid no heed to the words . Whether [young Tom]199-tom heard them or not , [Adrian]346-adrian 's look took [the lord]6239-the lord out of [him]346-adrian , and [he]346-adrian shrunk away into obscurity , where the nearest approach to the fashions which [the tailors of [Bellingham]57-bellingham]3043-the tailors of bellingham could supply to [him]346-adrian , sat upon [him]346-adrian more easily , and [he]346-adrian was not stiffened by the eyes of [the superiors whom [he]346-adrian sought to rival]3044-the superiors whom he sought to rival . [The baronet]609-the baronet , [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , and [Adrian]346-adrian remained on horseback , and received [Richard]127-richard 's adieux across the palings . [He]127-richard shook hands with each of [them]3046-them in the same kindly cold way , elicitating from [Adrian]346-adrian a marked encomium on [his]346-adrian style of doing it . [The train]7180-the train came up , and [Richard]127-richard stepped after [[his]127-richard uncle]674-his uncle into one of [the carriages]3049-the carriages . Now surely there will come an age when the presentation of science at war with [Fortune]386-fortune and the Fates , will be deemed the true epic of modern life ; and the aspect of [a scientific humanist who , by dint of incessant watchfulness , has maintained a System against those active forties]3050-a scientific humanist who , by dint of incessant watchfulness , has maintained a system against those active forties , can not be reckoned less than sublime , even though at the moment [he]3050-a scientific humanist who , by dint of incessant watchfulness , has maintained a system against those active forties but sit upon [his]3050-a scientific humanist who , by dint of incessant watchfulness , has maintained a system against those active forties horse , on a fine March morning such as this , and smile wistfully to behold [the son of [his]3050-a scientific humanist who , by dint of incessant watchfulness , has maintained a system against those active forties heart]3051-the son of his heart , [his]3050-a scientific humanist who , by dint of incessant watchfulness , has maintained a system against those active forties System incarnate , wave a serene adieu to tutelage , neither too eager nor morbidly unwilling to try [his]3050-a scientific humanist who , by dint of incessant watchfulness , has maintained a system against those active forties luck alone for a term of two weeks . At present , [I]0-i am aware , [an audience impatient for blood and glory]3052-an audience impatient for blood and glory scorns the stress [I]0-i am putting on incidents so minute , a picture so little imposing . [An audience]3053-an audience will come to [whom it will be given to see the elementary machinery at work]3054-whom it will be given to see the elementary machinery at work : who , as it were , from some slight hint of the straws , will feel the winds of March when [they]3053-an audience do not blow . To [them]3053-an audience will nothing be trivial , seeing that [they]3053-an audience will have in [their]3053-an audience eyes the invisible conflict going on around [us]3055-us , whose features a nod , a smile , a laugh of ours perpetually changes . And [they]3053-an audience will perceive , moreover , that in real life all hangs together : [the train]7180-the train is laid in the lifting of an eyebrow , that bursts upon [the field of]3057-the field of [thousands]3058-thousands . [They]3053-an audience will see the links of things as [they]3053-an audience pass , and wonder not , as [foolish people]3059-foolish people now do , that this great matter came out of that small one . [Such an audience]3060-such an audience , then , will participate in [the baronet]609-the baronet 's gratification at [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son 's demeanour , wherein [he]609-the baronet noted the calm bearing of experience not gained in the usual wanton way : and will not be without some excited apprehension at [his]609-the baronet twinge of astonishment , when , just as [the train]7180-the train went sliding into swiftness , [he]609-the baronet beheld [the grave , cold , self - possessed young man]3064-the grave , cold , self - possessed young man throw [himself]3064-the grave , cold , self - possessed young man back in [the carriage]3065-the carriage violently laughing . [Science]398-science was at a loss to account for that . [Sir Austin]186-richard checked [his]186-richard mind from inquiring , that [he]186-richard might keep suspicion at a distance , but [he]186-richard thought it odd , and the jarring sensation that ran along [his]186-richard nerves at the sight , remained with [him]186-richard as [he]186-richard rode [home]675-home . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry 's tender womanly intuition bade [her]489-mrs. berry say : " [You]609-the baronet see it was the very thing [he]3064-the grave , cold , self - possessed young man wanted . [He]3064-the grave , cold , self - possessed young man has got [his]3064-the grave , cold , self - possessed young man natural spirits already . "[489-mrs. berry] " It was , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian put in [his]346-adrian word , " the exact thing [he]3064-the grave , cold , self - possessed young man wanted . [His]3064-the grave , cold , self - possessed young man spirits have returned miraculously . "[346-adrian] " Something amused [him]3064-the grave , cold , self - possessed young man , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , with an eye on [the puffing train]3068-the puffing train . " Probably something [[his]3064-the grave , cold , self - possessed young man uncle]674-his uncle said or did , "[609-the baronet] [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry suggested , and led off at a gallop . [Her]489-mrs. berry conjecture chanced to be quite correct . The cause for [Richard]186-richard 's laughter was simple enough . [Hippias]334-hippias , on finding the carriage - door closed on [him]334-hippias , became all at once aware of the bright - haired hope which dwells in Change ; for one who does not woo [her]3069-her too frequently ; and to express [his]334-hippias sudden relief from mental despondency at the amorous prospect , [the Dyspepsy]3070-the dyspepsy bent and gave [his]334-hippias hands a sharp rub between [his]334-hippias legs : which unlucky action brought [Adrian]346-adrian 's pastoral , " [Hippy verteth , Sing cuckoo]7485-hippy verteth , sing cuckoo ! "[346-adrian] in such comic colours before [Richard]186-richard , that [a demon of laughter]3071-a demon of laughter seized [him]186-richard . " Hippy verteth ! "[3071-a demon of laughter] Every time [he]186-richard glanced at [[his]186-richard uncle]674-his uncle the song sprang up , and [he]186-richard laughed so immoderately that it looked like madness come upon [him]186-richard . " Why , why , why , what are [you]186-richard laughing at , [[my]334-hippias dear boy]6104-my dear boy , "[334-hippias] said [Hippias]334-hippias , and was provoked by the contagious exercise to a modest " ha ! ha ! "[334-hippias] " Why , what are [you]334-hippias laughing at , [uncle]1049-uncle ? "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard . " [I]334-hippias really do n't know , "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias chuckled . " Nor [I]334-hippias , [uncle]1049-uncle ! Sing , [cuckoo]7489-cuckoo ! "[334-hippias] [They]3073-they laughed [themselves]3073-they into the pleasantest mood imaginable . [Hippias]334-hippias not only came aboveground , [he]334-hippias flew about in the very skies , verting like [any blithe creature of the season]3074-any blithe creature of the season . [He]334-hippias remembered old legal jokes , and anecdotes of [Circuit]399-circuit ; and [Richard]186-richard laughed at them all , but more at [him]334-hippias [he]334-hippias was so genial , and childishly fresh , and innocently joyful at [his]334-hippias own transformation , while a lurking doubt in the bottom of [his]334-hippias eyes , now and then , that it might not last , and that [he]334-hippias must go underground again , lent [him]334-hippias a look of pathos and humour which tickled [[his]334-hippias youthful companion]3075-his youthful companion irresistibly , and made [his]186-richard heart warm to [him]334-hippias . " [I]186-richard tell [you]334-hippias what , [uncle]1049-uncle , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , " [I]186-richard think travelling 's a capital thing . "[186-richard] " The best thing in [the world]597-the world , [[my]334-hippias dear boy]6104-my dear boy , "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias returned . " It makes [me]334-hippias wish [I]334-hippias had given up that Work of [mine]334-hippias , and tried it before , instead of chaining [myself]334-hippias to a task . [We]7493-we 're [quite different beings]7494-quite different beings in a minute . [I]334-hippias am . [Hem]400-hem ! what shall [we]7493-we have for dinner ? "[334-hippias] " Leave that to [me]334-hippias , [uncle]1049-uncle . [I]334-hippias shall order for [you]1049-uncle . [You]1049-uncle know , [I]334-hippias intend to make [you]1049-uncle well . How gloriously [we]7493-we go along ! [I]334-hippias should like to ride on [a railway]7496-a railway every day . "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias remarked : " [They]7497-they say it rather injures the digestion . "[334-hippias] " Nonsense ! see how [you]334-hippias 'll digest to - night and to - morrow . "[334-hippias] " Perhaps [I]334-hippias shall do something yet , "[334-hippias] sighed [Hippias]334-hippias , alluding to the vast literary fame [he]334-hippias had aforetime dreamed of . " [I]334-hippias hope [I]334-hippias shall have a good night to - night . "[334-hippias] " Of course [you]334-hippias will ! What ! after laughing like that ? "[334-hippias] " Ugh ! "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias grunted , " [I]334-hippias daresay , [Richard]186-richard , [you]186-richard sleep the moment [you]186-richard get into bed ! "[334-hippias] " The instant [my]334-hippias head 's on [my]334-hippias pillow , and up the moment [I]334-hippias wake . Health 's everything ! "[334-hippias] " Health 's everything ! "[334-hippias] echoed [Hippias]334-hippias , from [his]334-hippias immense distance . " And if [you]334-hippias 'll put [yourself]334-hippias in [my]186-richard hands , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard continued , " [you]334-hippias shall do just as [I]186-richard do . [You]334-hippias shall be well and strong , and sing ' Jolly ! ' like [Adrian]346-adrian 's blackbird . [You]334-hippias shall , upon [my]186-richard honour , [uncle]1049-uncle ! "[186-richard] [He]334-hippias specified the hours of devotion to [[his]334-hippias uncle]674-his uncle 's recovery no less than twelve a day that [he]334-hippias intended to expend , and [his]334-hippias cheery robustness almost won [[his]334-hippias uncle]674-his uncle to leap up recklessly and clutch health as [his]334-hippias own . " Mind , "[334-hippias] quoth [Hippias]334-hippias , with a half - seduced smile , " mind [your]674-his uncle dishes are not too savoury ! "[334-hippias] " Light food and claret ! Regular meals and amusement ! Lend [your]674-his uncle heart to all , but give it to none ! "[401-young wisdom] exclaims [young Wisdom]401-young wisdom , and [Hippias]334-hippias mutters , " Yes ! yes ! "[334-hippias] and intimates that the origin of [his]334-hippias malady lay in [his]334-hippias not following that maxim earlier . " Love ruins [us]7499-us , [[my]334-hippias dear boy]6104-my dear boy , "[334-hippias] [he]334-hippias said , thinking to preach [Richard]186-richard a lesson , and [Richard]186-richard boisterously broke out : " The love of [Monsieur Francatelli]402-monsieur francatelli , It was the ruin of et coetera . "[186-richard] [Hippias]334-hippias blinked , exclaiming , " Really , [[my]334-hippias dear boy]6104-my dear boy ! [I]334-hippias never saw [you]6104-my dear boy so excited . "[334-hippias] " It 's [the railway]7502-the railway ! It 's the fun , [uncle]1049-uncle ! "[334-hippias] " Ah ! "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias wagged a melancholy head , " [you]6104-my dear boy 've got [the Golden Bride]403-the golden bride ! Keep [her]403-the golden bride if [you]6104-my dear boy can . That 's a pretty fable of [[your]6104-my dear boy father]6302-your father 's . [I]334-hippias gave [him]6302-your father the idea , though . [Austin]186-richard filches a great many of [my]334-hippias ideas ! "[334-hippias] " Here 's the idea in verse , [uncle]1049-uncle : ' [O sunless walkers by the tide]7506-o sunless walkers by the tide ! [O]7506-o sunless walkers by the tide have [you]6104-my dear boy seen [the Golden Bride]7507-the golden bride ! [They]3080-a group of penitent sinners by the brink of a stream say that [she]3082-she is fair beyond [All women]7508-all women ; faithful , and more fond ! "[3078-you] [You]3078-you know , [the young inquirer]3079-the young inquirer comes to [a group of [penitent sinners by the brink of a stream]3081-penitent sinners by the brink of a stream]3080-a group of penitent sinners by the brink of a stream . [They]3080-a group of penitent sinners by the brink of a stream howl , and answer : Faithful [she]3082-she is , but [she]3082-she forsakes : And fond , yet endless woe [she]3082-she makes : And fair ! but with this curse [she]3082-she 's cross'd ; To know [her]3082-she not till [she]3082-she is lost ! ' " Then [the doleful party]7509-the doleful party march off in single file solemnly , and [the fabulist]7510-the fabulist pursues : ' [She]3082-she hath [a palace in [the West]59-the west]7511-a palace in the west : Bright Hesper lights [her]3082-she to [her]3082-she rest : And [him]3083-he [the Morning Star]7512-the morning star awakes Whom to [her]3082-she charmed arms [she]3082-she takes .[3082-she]

So lives [he]3083-he till [he]3083-he sees , alas ! [The maids of baser metal pass]3084-the maids of baser metal pass . ' " And prodigal of the happiness [she]3082-she lends [him]3083-he , [he]3083-he asks to share it with one of [them]3084-the maids of baser metal pass . There is [the Silver Maid]7513-the silver maid , and [the Copper]7514-the copper , and [the Brassy Maid]7515-the brassy maid , and [others of [them]3084-the maids of baser metal pass]7516-others of them . First , [you]7517-you know , [he]3083-he tries [Argentine]404-argentine , and finds [her]3082-she only twenty to the pound , and has a worse experience with [Copperina]405-copperina , till [he]3083-he descends to the scullery ; and the lower [he]3083-he goes , the less obscure become the features of [[his]3083-he Bride]6658-his bride of Gold , and all [her]3082-she radiance shines forth , [[my]334-hippias uncle]3003-my uncle . "[334-hippias] " Verse rather blunts the point . Well , keep to [her]3082-she , now [you]7517-you 've got [her]3082-she , "[334-hippias] says [Hippias]334-hippias . " [We]7520-we will , [uncle]1049-uncle ! Look how [the farms]7522-the farms fly past ! Look at the cattle in [the fields]2199-the fields ! And how the lines duck , and swim up ! ' [She]3082-she claims the whole , and not the part The coin of an unused heart ! To gain [his]3083-he Golden Bride again , [He]3083-he hunts with [melancholy men]7524-melancholy men , ' and is waked no longer by the Morning Star ! "[334-hippias] " Not if [he]3083-he does n't sleep till an hour before it rises ! "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias interjected . " [You]7517-you do n't rhyme badly . But stick to prose . Poetry 's [a Base - metal maid]7525-a base - metal maid . [I]334-hippias 'm not sure that any writing 's good for the digestion . [I]334-hippias 'm afraid it has spoilt [mine]334-hippias . "[334-hippias] " Fear nothing , [uncle]1049-uncle ! "[186-richard] laughed [Richard]186-richard . " [You]186-richard shall ride in [the park]802-the park with [me]186-richard every day to get an appetite . [You]186-richard and [I]186-richard and [the Golden Bride]7507-the golden bride . [You]186-richard know that little poem of [Sandoe]132-lucy 's ? ' [She]3087-her rides in [the park]802-the park on [a prancing bay]7530-a prancing bay , [She]3087-her and [[her]3087-her squires]7531-her squires together ; [Her]3087-her dark locks gleam from a bonnet of grey , And toss with the tossing feather .[186-richard]

' Too calmly proud for a glance of pride Is the beautiful face as it passes ; [The cockneys]3085-the cockneys nod to each other aside , [The coxcombs]3086-the coxcombs lift [their]3086-the coxcombs glasses .

' And throng to [her]3087-her , sigh to [her]3087-her , [you]3088-you that can breach The ice - wall that guards [her]3087-her securely ; [You]3088-you have not such bliss , though [she]3087-her smile on [you]3088-you each , As the heart that can image [her]3087-her purely . ' " Was n't [Sandoe]132-lucy once [a friend of [[my]334-hippias father]1400-my father 's]7532-a friend of my father 's ? [I]334-hippias suppose [they]7534-they quarrelled . [He]1400-my father understands the heart . What does [he]1400-my father make [his]1400-my father ' Humble Lover ' say ? ' True , [Madam]6090-madam , [you]6090-madam may think to part [Conditions]406-conditions by [a glacier - ridge]7536-a glacier - ridge , But [Beauty]268-beauty 's for the largest heart , And all abysses Love can bridge ! "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias now laughed ; grimly , as [men]761-men laugh at the emptiness of words . " "[334-hippias] Largest heart ! " [he]334-hippias sneered . "[334-hippias] What 's a ' [glacier - ridge]3090-glacier - ridge ' ? [I]0-i 've never seen one . [I]0-i ca n't deny it rhymes with ' bridge . ' But do n't go parading [your]0-i admiration of [that person]3091-that person , [Richard]186-richard . [[Your]186-richard father]6302-your father will speak to [you]186-richard on the subject when [he]6302-your father thinks fit . " "[6302-your father] [I]0-i thought [they]3093-their had quarrelled , " said [Richard]186-richard . "[0-i] What a pity ! " and [he]186-richard murmured to a pleased ear : "[268-beauty] [Beauty]268-beauty 's for the largest heart ! " The flow of [their]3093-their conversation was interrupted by the entrance of [passengers]7537-passengers at [a station]7538-a station . [Richard]186-richard examined [their]3093-their faces with pleasure . All faces pleased [him]186-richard . Human nature sat tributary at the feet of [him]186-richard and [[his]186-richard Golden Bride]7539-his golden bride . As [he]186-richard could not well talk [his]186-richard thoughts before [them]3093-their , [he]186-richard looked out at the windows , and enjoyed the changing landscape , projecting all sorts of delights for [[his]186-richard old friend]7540-his old friend [Ripton]158-ripton , and musing hazily on the wondrous things [he]186-richard was to do in [the world]597-the world ; of the great service [he]186-richard was to be to [his]186-richard fellow - creatures . In the midst of [his]186-richard reveries [he]186-richard was landed in [London]12-london . [Tom Bakewell]199-tom stood at the carriage door . A glance told [Richard]186-richard that [[his]186-richard squire]7542-his squire had something curious on [his]186-richard mind ; and [he]186-richard gave [Tom]199-tom the word to speak out . [Tom]199-tom edged [[his]199-tom master]6481-his master out of hearing , and began sputtering a laugh . "[268-beauty] Dash'd if [I]0-i can help it , [sir]6036-sir ! " [he]0-i said . "[3095-that young tom] [That young Tom]3095-that young tom ! [He've]3095-that young tom come to [town]6720-town dressed that spicy ! and [he]3095-that young tom do n't know [his]3095-that young tom way about no more than a stag . [He]3095-that young tom 's come to fetch [somebody]1168-somebody from another rail , and [he]3095-that young tom do n't know how to get there , and [he]3095-that young tom ai n't sure about which rail ' tis . Look at [him]3095-that young tom , [Mr. Richard]186-richard ! There [he]3095-that young tom goes . " [Young Tom]144-tom appeared to have the weight of all [London]12-london on [his]3095-that young tom beaver . "[3095-that young tom] Who has [he]3095-that young tom come for ? " [Richard]186-richard asked . "[3095-that young tom] Do n't [you]6036-sir know , [sir]6036-sir ? [You]6036-sir do n't like [me]0-i to mention the name , " mumbled [Tom]144-tom , bursting to be perfectly intelligible . "[6036-sir] Is it for [her]3099-her , [Tom]144-tom ? " "[144-tom] [Miss Lucy]233-lucy , [sir]6036-sir . " [Richard]186-richard turned away , and was seized by [Hippias]334-hippias , who begged [him]186-richard to get out of the noise and pother , and caught hold of [his]186-richard slack arm to bear [him]186-richard into a conveyance ; but [Richard]186-richard , by wheeling half to the right , or left , always got [his]186-richard face round to the point where [young Tom]144-tom was manoeuvring to appear at [his]3095-that young tom ease . Even when [they]7544-they were seated in the conveyance , [Hippias]334-hippias could not persuade [him]186-richard to drive off . [He]186-richard made the excuse that [he]186-richard did not wish to start till there was [a clear road]7545-a clear road . At last [young Tom]144-tom cast anchor by [a policeman]6453-a policeman , and , doubtless at [the official]7547-the official 's suggestion , bashfully took seat in [a cab]7548-a cab , and was shot into the whirlpool of [London]12-london . [Richard]186-richard then angrily asked [[his]186-richard driver]7549-his driver what [he]186-richard was waiting for . "[144-tom] Are [you]3101-you ill , [[my]0-i boy]1718-my boy ? " said [Hippias]334-hippias . "[3101-you] Where 's [your]3101-you colour ? " [He]0-i laughed oddly , and made a random answer that [he]0-i hoped [the fellow]6183-the fellow would drive fast . "[0-i] [I]0-i hate slow motion after being in [the railway]7502-the railway , " [he]0-i said . [Hippias]334-hippias assured [him]0-i there was something the matter with [him]0-i . "[0-i] Nothing , [uncle]1049-uncle ! nothing ! " said [Richard]186-richard , looking fiercely candid . [They]7551-they say , that when the skill and care of [men]761-men rescue a drowned wretch from extinction , and warm the flickering spirit into steady flame , such pain it is , the blood forcing its way along the dry channels , and the heavily - ticking nerves , and the sullen heart the struggle of life and death in [him]0-i grim death relaxing [his]0-i gripe ; such pain it is , [he]0-i cries out no thanks to [them]7551-they that pull [him]0-i by inches from [the depths of [the dead river]7554-the dead river]7553-the depths of the dead river . And [he]0-i who has thought a love extinct , and is surprised by the old fires , and the old tyranny , [he]0-i rebels , and strives to fight clear of the cloud of forgotten sensations that settle on [him]0-i ; such pain it is , the old sweet music reviving through [his]0-i frame , and the charm of [his]0-i passion filing [him]0-i afresh . Still was fair [Lucy]233-lucy [the one woman to [Richard]186-richard]7555-the one woman to richard . [He]186-richard had forbidden [her]233-lucy name but from an instinct of self - defence . Must [the maids of baser metal]7556-the maids of baser metal dominate [him]186-richard anew , it is in [Lucy]233-lucy 's shape . Thinking of [her]233-lucy now so near [him]186-richard [[his]186-richard darling]7557-his darling ! all [her]233-lucy graces , [her]233-lucy sweetness , [her]233-lucy truth ; for , despite [his]186-richard bitter blame of [her]233-lucy , [he]186-richard knew [her]233-lucy true swam in a thousand visions before [his]186-richard eyes ; visions pathetic , and full of glory , that now wrung [his]186-richard heart , and now elated it . As well might a ship attempt to calm [the sea]6065-the sea , as [this young man]2077-this young man the violent emotion that began to rage in [his]186-richard breast . "[1049-uncle] [I]0-i shall not see [her]3105-her ! " [he]0-i said to [himself]0-i exultingly , and at the same instant thought , how black was [every corner of [the earth]1036-the earth]7560-every corner of the earth but [that one spot where [Lucy]233-lucy stood]7562-that one spot where lucy stood ! how utterly cheerless [the place [he]0-i was going to]7563-the place he was going to ! Then [he]0-i determined to bear it ; to live in darkness ; there was a refuge in the idea of a voluntary martyrdom . "[1049-uncle] For if [I]0-i chose [I]0-i could see [her]3105-her this day within an hour ! [I]0-i could see [her]3105-her , and touch [her]3105-her hand , and , oh , heaven ! But [I]0-i do not choose . " And a great wave swelled through [him]0-i , and was crushed down only to swell again more stormily . Then [Tom Bakewell]199-tom 's words recurred to [him]0-i that [young Tom Blaize]144-tom was uncertain where to go for [her]3105-her , and that [she]3105-her might be thrown on [this Babylon]7564-this babylon alone . And flying from point to point , it struck [him]0-i that [they]3106-they had known at [Raynham]3-raynham of [her]3105-her return , and had sent [him]0-i to [town]6720-town to be out of the way [they]3106-they had been miserably plotting against [him]0-i once more . "[3106-they] [They]3106-they shall see what right [they]3106-they have to fear [me]0-i . [I]0-i 'll shame [them]3106-they ! " was the first turn taken by [his]0-i wrathful feelings , as [he]0-i resolved to go , and see [her]3105-her safe , and calmly return to [[his]0-i uncle]674-his uncle , whom [he]0-i sincerely believed not to be [one of [the conspirators]7568-the conspirators]7567-one of the conspirators . Nevertheless , after forming that resolve , [he]0-i sat still , as if there were something fatal in the wheels that bore [him]0-i away from it perhaps because [he]0-i knew , as some do when passion is [lord]6191-lord , that [his]0-i intelligence juggled with [him]0-i ; though none the less keenly did [he]0-i feel [his]0-i wrongs and suspicions . [His]0-i Golden Bride was waning fast . But when [Hippias]334-hippias ejaculated to cheer [him]0-i : "[3107-we] [We]3107-we shall soon be [there]6062-there ! " the spell broke . [Richard]186-richard stopped [the cab]7570-the cab , saying [he]186-richard wanted to speak to [Tom]144-tom , and would ride with [him]186-richard the rest of the journey . [He]186-richard knew well enough which line of railway [[his]186-richard [Lucy]233-lucy]2680-his lucy must come by . [He]186-richard had studied [[every town]7572-every town and station on [the line]7574-the line]7573-every town and station on the line . Before [[his]186-richard uncle]674-his uncle could express more than a mute remonstrance , [he]186-richard jumped out and hailed [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , who came behind with the boxes and baggage in [a companion cab]7576-a companion cab , [his]199-tom head a yard beyond the window to make sure of [his]199-tom ark of safety , [the vehicle]7577-the vehicle preceding . "[3107-we] What [an extraordinary , impetuous boy]3109-an extraordinary , impetuous boy it is , " said [Hippias]334-hippias . "[3109-an extraordinary , impetuous boy] [We]3110-we 're in [the very street]3111-the very street ! " Within a minute [the stalwart [Berry]354-berry , despatched by [the baronet]609-the baronet to arrange everything for [their]3110-we comfort]7578-the stalwart berry , despatched by the baronet to arrange everything for their comfort , had opened the door , and made [his]354-berry bow . "[186-richard] [Mr. Richard]186-richard , [sir]6036-sir ? evaporated ? " was [Berry]354-berry 's modulated inquiry . "[186-richard] Behind among the boxes , [fool]3113-fool ! " [Hippias]334-hippias growled , as [he]334-hippias received [Berry]354-berry 's muscular assistance to alight . "[186-richard] Lunch ready eh ! " "[186-richard] Luncheon was ordered precise at two o'clock , [sir]6036-sir been in attendance one quarter of an hour . [Heah]3115-heah ! " [Berry]354-berry sang out to [the second cab]7580-the second cab , which , with [its]7580-the second cab pyramid of luggage , remained stationary some thirty paces distant . At [his]354-berry voice the majestic pile deliberately turned its back on [them]7581-them , and went off in a contrary direction .[3115-heah]

CHAPTER XXVI

On the stroke of the hour when [Ripton Thompson]158-ripton was accustomed to consult [his]158-ripton gold watch for practical purposes , and sniff freedom and the forthcoming dinner , a burglarious foot entered [[the clerk]3116-the clerk 's office]3117-the clerk 's office where [he]158-ripton sat , and [a man of a scowling countenance]3118-a man of a scowling countenance , who looked [a villain]1492-a villain , and whom [he]158-ripton was afraid [he]158-ripton knew , slid a letter into [his]158-ripton hands , nodding that it would be prudent for [him]158-ripton to read , and be silent . [Ripton]158-ripton obeyed in alarm . Apparently the contents of the letter relieved [his]158-ripton conscience ; for [he]158-ripton reached down [his]158-ripton hat , and told [Mr. Beazley]304-mr. beazley to inform [[his]158-ripton father]775-his father that [he]775-his father had business of pressing importance in [the West]59-the west , and should meet [him]775-his father at [the station]7201-the station . [Mr. Beazley]304-mr. beazley zealously waited upon [the paternal Thompson]158-ripton without delay , and together making [their]3122-their observations from the window , [they]3122-their beheld [a cab of many boxes]3123-a cab of many boxes , into which [Ripton]158-ripton darted and was followed by one in [groom]3124-groom 's dress . It was Saturday , the day when [Ripton]158-ripton gave up [his]158-ripton law - readings , magnanimously to bestow [himself]158-ripton upon [[his]158-ripton family]6296-his family , and [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton liked to have [[his]158-ripton son]772-his son 's arm as [he]772-his son walked down to [the station]7201-the station ; but that third glass of Port which always stood for [his]158-ripton second , and [the groom]3128-the groom 's suggestion of [aristocratic acquaintances]3129-aristocratic acquaintances , prevented [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton from interfering : so [Ripton]158-ripton was permitted to depart . In [the cab]7570-the cab [Ripton]158-ripton made a study of the letter [he]158-ripton held . It had the preciseness of an imperial mandate . " [Dear Ripton]253-ripton , [You]253-ripton are to get lodgings for [a lady]673-a lady immediately . Not a word to [a soul]7583-a soul . Then come along with [Tom]199-tom . R.D.F. "[158-ripton] " Lodgings for [a lady]673-a lady ! "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton meditated aloud : " What sort of lodgings ? Where am [I]158-ripton to get lodgings ? Who 's [the lady]990-the lady ? [I]158-ripton say ! "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton addressed [the mysterious messenger]3131-the mysterious messenger . " So [you]199-tom 're [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , are [you]199-tom , [Tom]199-tom ? "[158-ripton] [Tom]199-tom grinned [his]199-tom identity . " Do [you]199-tom remember [the rick]6229-the rick , [Tom]199-tom ? Ha ! ha ! [We]7587-we got out of that neatly . [We]7587-we might all have been transported , though . [I]199-tom could have convicted [you]199-tom , [Tom]199-tom , safe ! It 's no use coming across [a practised lawyer]7588-a practised lawyer . Now tell [me]199-tom . "[199-tom] [Ripton]158-ripton having flourished [his]158-ripton powers , commenced [his]158-ripton examination : " Who 's [this lady]7589-this lady ? "[158-ripton] " Better wait till [you]158-ripton see [Mr. Richard]186-richard , [sir]6036-sir , "[199-tom] [Tom]199-tom resumed [his]199-tom scowl to reply . " Ah ! "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton acquiesced . " Is [she]7589-this lady young , [Tom]199-tom ? "[199-tom] [Tom]199-tom said [she]3132-she was not old . " [Handsome]407-handsome , [Tom]199-tom ? "[199-tom] " [Some]7591-some might think one thing , some another , "[199-tom] [Tom]199-tom said . " And where does [she]7589-this lady come from now ? "[158-ripton] asked [Ripton]158-ripton , with the friendly cheerfulness of [a baffled counsellor]3133-a baffled counsellor . " Comes from [the country]6203-the country , [sir]6036-sir . "[158-ripton] " [A friend of the family]7594-a friend of the family , [I]158-ripton suppose ? [a relation]7595-a relation ? "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton left this insinuating query to be answered by a look . [Tom]199-tom 's face was a dead blank . " Ah ! "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton took a breath , and eyed the mask opposite [him]158-ripton . " Why , [you]199-tom 're quite [a scholar]7596-a scholar , [Tom]199-tom ! [Mr. Richard]186-richard is well . All right at [home]675-home ? "[158-ripton] " Come to [town]6720-town this mornin ' with [[his]199-tom uncle]674-his uncle , "[199-tom] said [Tom]199-tom . " All well , thank [ye]158-ripton , [sir]6036-sir . "[199-tom] " Ha ! "[158-ripton] cried [Ripton]158-ripton , more than ever puzzled , " now [I]158-ripton see . [You]199-tom all came to [town]6720-town to - day , and these are [your]199-tom boxes outside . So , so ! But [Mr. Richard]186-richard writes for [me]158-ripton to get lodgings for [a lady]673-a lady . There must be some mistake [he]186-richard wrote in a hurry . [He]186-richard wants lodgings for [you]199-tom all eh ? "[158-ripton] " ' M sure [I]199-tom d'n know what [he]186-richard wants , "[199-tom] said [Tom]199-tom . " [You]158-ripton 'd better go by the letter , [sir]6036-sir . "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton re - consulted that document . " ' Lodgings for [a lady]673-a lady , and then come along with [Tom]199-tom . Not a word to [a soul]7583-a soul . ' [I]158-ripton say ! that looks like but [he]186-richard never cared for [them]7606-them . [You]158-ripton do n't mean to say , [Tom]199-tom , [he]186-richard 's been running away with [anybody]1879-anybody ? "[158-ripton] [Tom]199-tom fell back upon [his]199-tom first reply : " Better wait till [ye]6036-sir see [Mr. Richard]186-richard , [sir]6036-sir , "[199-tom] and [Ripton]158-ripton exclaimed : " Hanged if [you]199-tom ai n't [the tightest witness [I]158-ripton ever saw]7609-the tightest witness i ever saw ! [I]158-ripton should n't like to have [you]199-tom in a box . [Some of [[you]199-tom [country fellows]7612-country fellows]7611-you country fellows]7610-some of you country fellows beat any number of cockneys . [You]199-tom do ! "[158-ripton] [Tom]199-tom received the compliment stubbornly on [his]199-tom guard , and [Ripton]158-ripton , as nothing was to be got out of [him]199-tom , set about considering how to perform [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend 's injunctions ; deciding firstly , that [a lady fresh from [the country]6203-the country]3135-a lady fresh from the country ought to lodge near [the parks]3137-the parks , in which direction [he]158-ripton told [the cabman]3138-the cabman to drive . Thus , unaware of [his]158-ripton high destiny , [Ripton]158-ripton joined [the hero]3139-the hero , and accepted [his]158-ripton character in the New Comedy . It is , nevertheless , true that [certain favoured people]3140-certain favoured people do have beneficent omens to prepare [them]3140-certain favoured people for [their]3140-certain favoured people parts when [the hero]3139-the hero is in full career , so that [they]3140-certain favoured people really may be nerved to meet [him]3139-the hero ; ay , and to check [him]3139-the hero in [his]3139-the hero course , had [they]3140-certain favoured people that signal courage . For instance , [Mrs. Elizabeth Berry]489-mrs. berry , [a ripe and wholesome landlady of [advertised lodgings]3143-advertised lodgings]3142-a ripe and wholesome landlady of advertised lodgings , on [the borders of [Kensington]65-kensington]3144-the borders of kensington , noted , as [she]489-mrs. berry sat rocking [[her]489-mrs. berry contemplative person]3145-her contemplative person before the parlour fire this very March afternoon , a supernatural tendency in that fire to burn all on one side : which signifies that a wedding approaches [the house]711-the house . Why who shall say ? [Omens]409-omens are as impassable as [heroes]3147-heroes . It may be because in these affairs the fire is thought to be all on one side . Enough that the omen exists , and spoke its solemn warning to [the devout woman]3148-the devout woman . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , in [her]489-mrs. berry circle , was known as [a certificated lecturer against the snares of matrimony]3149-a certificated lecturer against the snares of matrimony . Still that was no reason why [she]489-mrs. berry should not like a wedding . Expectant , therefore , [she]489-mrs. berry watched the one glowing cheek of [Hymen]410-god , and with pleasing tremours beheld a cab of many boxes draw up by [[her]489-mrs. berry bit of [garden]3151-garden]3150-her bit of garden , and [a gentleman]698-a gentleman emerge from [it]3153-it in the set of consulting an advertisement paper . [The gentleman]3154-the gentleman required lodgings for [a lady]673-a lady . Lodgings for [a lady]673-a lady [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry could produce , and a very roseate smile for [a gentleman]698-a gentleman ; so much so that [Ripton]158-ripton forgot to ask about the terms , which made [the landlady in [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry]3158-the landlady in mrs. berry leap up to embrace [him]158-ripton as [the happy man]3159-the happy man . But [[her]489-mrs. berry experienced woman]3160-her experienced woman 's eye checked [her]489-mrs. berry enthusiasm . [He]158-ripton had not the air of [a bridegroom]3161-a bridegroom : [he]158-ripton did not seem to have a weight on [his]158-ripton chest , or an itch to twiddle everything with [his]158-ripton fingers . At any rate , [he]158-ripton was not [the bridegroom for whom [omens fly abroad]3163-omens fly abroad]3162-the bridegroom for whom omens fly abroad . Promising to have all ready for [the lady]990-the lady within an hour , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry fortified [him]158-ripton with [her]489-mrs. berry card , curtsied [him]158-ripton back to [[his]158-ripton cab]3165-his cab , and floated [him]158-ripton off on [her]489-mrs. berry smiles . [The remarkable vehicle which had woven this thread of intrigue through [London]12-london streets]3166-the remarkable vehicle which had woven this thread of intrigue through london streets , now proceeded sedately to finish [its]3166-the remarkable vehicle which had woven this thread of intrigue through london streets operations . [Ripton]158-ripton was landed at [[a hotel]3167-a hotel in [Westminster]66-westminster]3168-a hotel in westminster . Ere [he]158-ripton was halfway up [the stairs]3169-the stairs , a door opened , and [[his]158-ripton old comrade in adventure]3170-his old comrade in adventure rushed down . [Richard]186-richard allowed no time for salutations . " Have [you]158-ripton done it ? "[186-richard] was all [he]186-richard asked . For answer [Ripton]158-ripton handed [him]158-ripton [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's card . [Richard]186-richard took it , and left [him]158-ripton standing there . Five minutes elapsed , and then [Ripton]158-ripton heard the gracious rustle of feminine garments above . [Richard]186-richard came a little in advance , leading and half - supporting [a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet ; young that was certain , though [she]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet held [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet veil so close [he]186-richard could hardly catch the outlines of [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet face ; girlishly slender , and sweet and simple in appearance . The hush that came with [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet , and [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet soft manner of moving , stirred [the silly youth]3172-the silly youth to some of those ardours that awaken [the Knight of Dames in [our]3174-our bosoms]3173-the knight of dames in our bosoms . [He]186-richard felt that [he]186-richard would have given considerable sums for [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet to lift [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet veil . [He]186-richard could see that [she]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet was trembling perhaps weeping . It was [the master of [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet fate [she]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet clung to]3175-the master of her fate she clung to . [They]3176-they passed [him]186-richard without speaking . As [she]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet went by , [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet head passively bent , [Ripton]158-ripton had a glimpse of noble tresses and a lovely neck ; great golden curls hung loosely behind , pouring from under [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet bonnet . [She]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet looked [a captive borne to the sacrifice]3177-a captive borne to the sacrifice . What [Ripton]158-ripton , after a sight of those curls , would have given for [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet just to lift [her]3171-a figure in a black - silk mantle and small black straw bonnet veil an instant and strike [him]186-richard blind with beauty , was , fortunately for [[his]158-ripton exchequer]3178-his exchequer , never demanded of [him]158-ripton . And [he]158-ripton had absolutely been composing speeches as [he]158-ripton came along in [the cab]7570-the cab ! gallant speeches for [the lady]990-the lady , and sly congratulatory ones for [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend , to be delivered as occasion should serve , that both might know [him]186-richard [a man of [the world]597-the world]3182-a man of the world , and be at [their]3184-their ease . [He]158-ripton forgot the smirking immoralities [he]158-ripton had revelled in . This was clearly serious . [Ripton]158-ripton did not require to be told that [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend was in love , and meant that life and death business called marriage , [parents]3186-parents and [guardians]3187-guardians consenting or not . Presently [Richard]186-richard returned to [him]158-ripton , and said hurriedly , " [I]186-richard want [you]158-ripton now to go to [[my]186-richard uncle]3003-my uncle at [[our]7614-our hotel]7615-our hotel . Keep [him]3003-my uncle quiet till [I]186-richard come . Say [I]186-richard had to see [you]158-ripton say anything . [I]186-richard shall be [there]6062-there by the dinner hour . [Rip]188-rip ! [I]186-richard must talk to [you]158-ripton alone after dinner . "[186-richard] [Ripton]158-ripton feebly attempted to reply that [he]158-ripton was due at [home]675-home . [He]158-ripton was very curious to hear the plot of the New Comedy ; and besides , there was [Richard]186-richard 's face questioning [him]158-ripton sternly and confidently for signs of unhesitating obedience . [He]186-richard finished [his]186-richard grimaces by asking the name and direction of [the hotel]7431-the hotel . [Richard]186-richard pressed [his]186-richard hand . It is much to obtain even that recognition of [our]3190-our devotion from [the hero]3139-the hero . [Tom Bakewell]199-tom also received [his]199-tom priming , and , to judge by [his]199-tom chuckles and grins , rather appeared to enjoy the work cut out for [him]199-tom . In a few minutes [they]3192-they had driven to [[their]3192-they separate destinations]3193-their separate destinations ; [Ripton]158-ripton was left to the unusual exercise of [his]158-ripton fancy . Such is the nature of youth and its thirst for romance , that only to act as [a subordinate]3194-a subordinate is pleasant . When one unfurls the standard of defiance to [parents]3186-parents and [guardians]3187-guardians , [he]3197-he may be sure of raising a lawless troop of adolescent ruffians , [born rebels]3198-born rebels , to any amount . [The beardless crew]3199-the beardless crew know that [they]3199-the beardless crew have not a chance of pay ; but what of that when the rosy prospect of thwarting [[their]3199-the beardless crew elders]3200-their elders is in view ? Though it is to see another eat the Forbidden Fruit , [they]3199-the beardless crew will run all [his]3197-he risks with [him]3197-he . [Gaily Ripton]158-ripton took rank as [lieutenant in the enterprise]3201-lieutenant in the enterprise , and the moment [his]158-ripton heart had sworn the oaths , [he]158-ripton was rewarded by an exquisite sense of the charms of existence . [[London]12-london streets]3202-london streets wore a sly laugh to [him]158-ripton . [He]158-ripton walked with a dandified heel . [The generous youth]3203-the generous youth ogled [aristocratic carriages]3204-aristocratic carriages , and glanced intimately at [the ladies]3205-the ladies , overflowingly happy . [The crossing - sweepers]3206-the crossing - sweepers blessed [him]158-ripton . [He]158-ripton hummed lively tunes , [he]158-ripton turned over old jokes in [his]158-ripton mouth unctuously , [he]158-ripton hugged [himself]158-ripton , [he]158-ripton had a mind to dance down Piccadilly , and all because [a friend of]3207-a friend of [his]158-ripton was running away with [a pretty girl]3208-a pretty girl , and [he]158-ripton was in the secret . It was only when [he]158-ripton stood on the doorstep of [[Richard]186-richard 's hotel]3209-richard 's hotel , that [his]158-ripton jocund mood was a little dashed by remembering that [he]158-ripton had then to commence the duties of [[his]158-ripton office]3210-his office , and must fabricate a plausible story to account for what [he]158-ripton knew nothing about a part that [the greatest of sages]3211-the greatest of sages would find it difficult to perform . [The young]3212-the young , however , whom [sages]3213-sages well may envy , seldom fail in lifting [their]3212-the young inventive faculties to the level of [their]3212-the young spirits , and two minutes of [Hippias]334-hippias 's angry complaints against [the friend [he]334-hippias serenely inquired for]3214-the friend he serenely inquired for , gave [Ripton]158-ripton [his]158-ripton cue . " [We]7617-we 're in [the very street]3111-the very street within a stone's - throw of [the house]711-the house , and [he]158-ripton jumps like a harlequin out of [my]334-hippias cab into another ; [he]158-ripton must be mad that [boy]1054-boy 's got madness in [him]158-ripton ! and carries off all the boxes [my]334-hippias dinner - pills , too ! and keeps away the whole of the day , though [he]158-ripton promised to go to [the doctor]2151-the doctor , and had a dozen engagements with [me]334-hippias , "[334-hippias] said [Hippias]334-hippias , venting an enraged snarl to sum up [his]334-hippias grievances . [Ripton]158-ripton at once told [him]334-hippias that [the doctor]2151-the doctor was not at [home]675-home . " Why , [you]158-ripton do n't mean to say [he]158-ripton 's been to [the doctor]2151-the doctor ? "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias cried out . " [He]158-ripton has called on [him]158-ripton twice , [sir]6036-sir , "[158-ripton] said [Ripton]158-ripton , expressively . " On leaving [me]158-ripton [he]158-ripton was going a third time . [I]158-ripton should n't wonder that 's what detains [him]158-ripton [he]158-ripton 's so determined . "[158-ripton] By fine degrees [Ripton]158-ripton ventured to grow circumstantial , saying that [Richard]186-richard 's case was urgent and required immediate medical advice ; and that both [he]158-ripton and [[his]186-richard father]775-his father were of opinion [Richard]186-richard should not lose an hour in obtaining it . " [He]158-ripton 's alarmed about [himself]158-ripton , "[158-ripton] said [Ripton]158-ripton , and tapped [his]158-ripton chest . [Hippias]334-hippias protested [he]334-hippias had never heard a word from [[his]334-hippias nephew]6106-his nephew of any physical affliction . " [He]158-ripton was afraid of making [you]334-hippias anxious , [I]334-hippias think , [sir]6036-sir . "[334-hippias] [Algernon Feverel]140-algernon and [Richard]186-richard came in while [he]158-ripton was hammering at the alphabet to recollect the first letter of [the doctor]2151-the doctor 's name . [They]3220-they had met in [the hall below]3221-the hall below , and were laughing heartily as [they]3220-they entered [the room]671-the room . [Ripton]158-ripton jumped up to get the initiative . " Have [you]186-richard seen [the doctor]2151-the doctor ? "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton asked , significantly plucking at [Richard]186-richard 's fingers . [Richard]186-richard was all abroad at the question . [Algernon]140-algernon clapped [him]186-richard on the back . " What the deuce do [you]186-richard want with [doctor]6522-doctor , [boy]1054-boy ? "[140-algernon] The solid thump awakened [him]186-richard to see matters as they were . " Oh , ay ! [the doctor]2151-the doctor ! "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said , smiling frankly at [[his]186-richard lieutenant]3223-his lieutenant . " Why , [he]2151-the doctor tells [me]186-richard [he]2151-the doctor 'd back [me]186-richard to do [Milo]184-sir miles 's trick in a week from the present day . [Uncle]1049-uncle , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard came forward to [Hippias]334-hippias , " [I]186-richard hope [you]334-hippias 'll excuse [me]186-richard for running off as [I]186-richard did . [I]186-richard was in a hurry . [I]186-richard left something at [the railway]7502-the railway . [This stupid Rip thinks]7631-this stupid rip thinks [I]186-richard went to [the doctor]2151-the doctor about [myself]186-richard . The fact was , [I]186-richard wanted to fetch [the doctor]2151-the doctor to see [you]334-hippias here so that [you]334-hippias might have no trouble , [you]334-hippias know . [You]334-hippias ca n't bear the sight of [his]2151-the doctor instruments and skeletons [I]186-richard 've heard [you]334-hippias say so . [You]334-hippias said it set all [your]334-hippias marrow in revolt ' fried [your]334-hippias marrow , ' [I]186-richard think were the words , and made [you]334-hippias see twenty thousand different ways of sliding down to [the chambers of [the Grim King]7635-the grim king]7634-the chambers of the grim king . Do n't [you]334-hippias remember ? "[186-richard] [Hippias]334-hippias emphatically did not remember , and [he]334-hippias did not believe the story . Irritation at the mad ravishment of [his]334-hippias pill - box rendered [him]334-hippias incredulous . As [he]334-hippias had no means of confuting [[his]334-hippias nephew]6106-his nephew , all [he]334-hippias could do safely to express [his]334-hippias disbelief in [him]6106-his nephew , was to utter petulant remarks on [his]334-hippias powerlessness to appear at the dinner - table that day : upon which [Berry]489-mrs. berry just then trumpeting dinner [Algernon]140-algernon seized one arm of [the Dyspepsy]387-the dyspepsy , and [Richard]186-richard another , and [the laughing couple]3225-the laughing couple bore [him]334-hippias into [the room where dinner]3226-the room where dinner was laid , [Ripton]158-ripton sniggering in the rear , [the really happy man of the party]3227-the really happy man of the party . [They]3225-the laughing couple had fun at the dinner - table . [Richard]186-richard would have it ; and [his]186-richard gaiety , [his]186-richard by - play , [his]186-richard princely superiority to truth and heroic promise of overriding all [our]3228-our laws , [his]186-richard handsome face , [the lord]6239-the lord and possessor of beauty that [he]186-richard looked , as it were a star shining on [his]186-richard forehead , gained the old complete mastery over [Ripton]158-ripton , who had been , mentally at least , half patronizing [him]186-richard till then , because [he]186-richard knew more of [London]12-london and life , and was aware that [[his]186-richard friend]614-his friend now depended upon [him]186-richard almost entirely . After a second circle of [the claret]3231-the claret , [the hero]3139-the hero caught [[his]3139-the hero lieutenant]3223-his lieutenant 's eye across the table , and said : " [We]7636-we must go out and talk over that law - business , [Rip]188-rip , before [you]188-rip go . Do [you]188-rip think [the old lady]7427-the old lady has any chance ? "[3139-the hero] " Not a bit ! "[158-ripton] said [Ripton]158-ripton , authoritatively . " But it 's worth fighting eh , [Rip]188-rip ? "[158-ripton] " Oh , certainly ! "[158-ripton] was [Ripton]158-ripton 's mature opinion . [Richard]186-richard observed that [[Ripton]158-ripton 's father]3234-ripton 's father seemed doubtful . [Ripton]158-ripton cited [[his]158-ripton father]775-his father 's habitual caution . [Richard]186-richard made a playful remark on the necessity of sometimes acting in opposition to [fathers]2090-fathers . [Ripton]158-ripton agreed to it in certain cases . " Yes , yes ! in certain cases , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard . " Pretty legal morality , [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen ! "[186-richard] [Algernon]140-algernon interjected ; [Hippias]334-hippias adding : " And lay , too ! "[140-algernon] [The pair of uncles]3237-the pair of uncles listened further to the fictitious dialogue , well kept up on both sides , and in the end desired a statement of [the old lady]7427-the old lady 's garrulous case ; [Hippias]334-hippias offering to decide what [her]7427-the old lady chances were in law , and [Algernon]140-algernon to give a common - sense judgment . " [Rip]188-rip will tell [you]3239-the lawyer , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , deferentially signalling [the lawyer]3239-the lawyer . " [I]186-richard 'm a bad hand at these matters . Tell [them]3237-the pair of uncles how it stands , [Rip]188-rip . "[186-richard] [Ripton]158-ripton disguised [his]158-ripton excessive uneasiness under endeavours to right [his]158-ripton position on [his]158-ripton chair , and , inwardly praying speed to the claret jug to come and strengthen [his]158-ripton wits , began with a careless aspect : " Oh , nothing ! [She]7427-the old lady very curious old character ! [She]7427-the old lady a wears a wig . [She]7427-the old lady [a very curious old character]7639-a very curious old character indeed ! [She]7427-the old lady a quite the old style . There 's no doing anything with [her]7427-the old lady ! "[158-ripton] and [Ripton]158-ripton took a long breath to relieve [himself]158-ripton after [his]158-ripton elaborate fiction . " So it appears , "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias commented , and [Algernon]140-algernon asked : " Well ? and about [her]7427-the old lady wig ? [Somebody]1168-somebody stole it ? "[140-algernon] while [Richard]186-richard , whose features were grim with suppressed laughter , bade [the narrator]3240-the narrator continue . [Ripton]158-ripton lunged for the claret jug . [He]158-ripton had got [an old lady]3241-an old lady like an oppressive bundle on [his]158-ripton brain , and [he]158-ripton was as helpless as [she]3241-an old lady was . In the pangs of ineffectual authorship [his]158-ripton ideas shot at [her]3241-an old lady wig , and then at [her]3241-an old lady one characteristic of extreme obstinacy , and tore back again at [her]3241-an old lady wig , but [she]3241-an old lady would not be animated . [The obstinate old thing]3242-the obstinate old thing would remain a bundle . Law studies seemed light in comparison with this tremendous task of changing [an old lady]3241-an old lady from [a doll]3244-a doll to [a human creature]3245-a human creature . [He]158-ripton flung off some claret , perspired freely , and , with a mental tribute to the cleverness of [those author fellows]3246-those author fellows , recommenced : " Oh , nothing ! [She]3241-an old lady [Richard]186-richard knows [her]3241-an old lady better than [I]158-ripton do [an old lady somewhere down in [Suffolk]67-suffolk]7641-an old lady somewhere down in suffolk . [I]158-ripton think [we]7642-we had better advise [her]3241-an old lady not to proceed . The expenses of litigation are enormous ! [She]3241-an old lady [I]158-ripton think [we]7642-we had better advise [her]3241-an old lady to stop short , and not make any scandal . "[158-ripton] " And not make any scandal ! "[140-algernon] [Algernon]140-algernon took [him]158-ripton up . " Come , come ! there 's something more than a wig , then ? "[140-algernon] [Ripton]158-ripton was commanded to proceed , whether [she]3247-she did or no . [The luckless fictionist]3248-the luckless fictionist looked straight at [[his]158-ripton pitiless leader]3249-his pitiless leader , and blurted out dubiously , " [She]3241-an old lady there 's [a daughter]723-a daughter . "[3248-the luckless fictionist] " Born with effort ! "[334-hippias] ejaculated [Hippias]334-hippias . " Must give [her]3241-an old lady pause after that ! and [I]186-richard 'll take the opportunity to stretch [my]186-richard length on the sofa . Heigho ! that 's true what [Austin]186-richard says : ' The general prayer should be for a full stomach , and [the individual]7644-the individual for one that works well ; for on that basis only are [we]7642-we a match for temporal matters , and able to contemplate eternal . ' Sententious , but true . [I]186-richard gave [him]158-ripton the idea , though ! Take care of [your]7645-your stomachs , [boys]816-boys ! and if ever [you]7645-your hear of a monument proposed to [a scientific cook]7647-a scientific cook or [gastronomic doctor]7648-gastronomic doctor , send in [your]7645-your subscriptions . Or say to [him]158-ripton while [he]158-ripton lives , Go forth , and be [a Knight]7054-a knight ! Ha ! [They]7650-they have [a good cook]7651-a good cook at [this house]7652-this house . [He]7651-a good cook suits [me]186-richard better than [ours]7642-we at [Raynham]3-raynham . [I]186-richard almost wish [I]186-richard had brought [my]186-richard manuscript to [town]6720-town , [I]186-richard feel so much better . Aha ! [I]186-richard did n't expect to digest at all without [my]186-richard regular incentive . [I]186-richard think [I]186-richard shall give it up . What do [you]7654-you say to the theatre to - night , [boys]816-boys ! "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard shouted , " Bravo , [uncle]1049-uncle ! "[186-richard] " Let [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton finish first , "[140-algernon] said [Algernon]140-algernon . " [I]140-algernon want to hear the conclusion of the story . [The old girl]7657-the old girl has a wig and [a daughter]723-a daughter . [I]140-algernon 'll swear [somebody]1168-somebody runs away with [one of [the two]947-the two]7660-one of the two ! Fill [your]7654-you glass , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , and forward ! "[140-algernon] " So [somebody]1168-somebody does , "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton received [his]158-ripton impetus . " And [they]947-the two 're found in [town]6720-town together , "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton made a fresh jerk . " [She]7657-the old girl a that is , [the old lady]7427-the old lady found [them]947-the two in company . "[158-ripton] " [She]7657-the old girl finds [him]158-ripton with [her]7657-the old girl wig on in company ! "[140-algernon] said [Algernon]140-algernon . " Capital ! Here 's matter for [the lawyers]7665-the lawyers ! "[140-algernon] " And [you]140-algernon advise [her]7657-the old girl not to proceed , under such circumstances of aggravation ? "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias observed , humorously twinkling with [his]334-hippias stomachic contentment . " It 's [the daughter]7666-the daughter , "[334-hippias] [Ripton]158-ripton sighed , and surrendering to pressure , hurried on recklessly , " [A runaway match beautiful girl]7667-a runaway match beautiful girl ! [the only son of [a baronet married by special licence]7669-a baronet married by special licence]7668-the only son of a baronet married by special licence . A the point is , "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton now brightened and spoke from [his]158-ripton own element , " the point is whether the marriage can be annulled , as [she]7657-the old girl 's of the Catholic persuasion and [he]158-ripton 's [a Protestant]7670-a protestant , and [they]3251-the two elders 're both married under age . That 's the point . "[158-ripton] Having come to the point [he]158-ripton breathed extreme relief , and saw things more distinctly ; not a little amazed at [[his]158-ripton leader]876-his leader 's horrified face . [The two elders]3251-the two elders were making various absurd inquiries , when [Richard]186-richard sent [his]186-richard chair to the floor , crying , " What a muddle [you]158-ripton 're in , [Rip]188-rip ! [You]158-ripton 're mixing half - a - dozen stories together . [The old lady [I]186-richard told [you]158-ripton about]7671-the old lady i told you about was [old Dame Bakewell]209-dame bakewell , and the dispute was concerning [a neighbour of [hers]209-dame bakewell who encroached on [her]209-dame bakewell garden]7672-a neighbour of hers who encroached on her garden , and [I]186-richard said [I]186-richard 'd pay the money to see [her]209-dame bakewell righted ! "[186-richard] " Ah , "[158-ripton] said [Ripton]158-ripton , humbly , " [I]158-ripton was thinking of the other . [[Her]209-dame bakewell garden]7673-her garden ! Cabbages do n't interest [me]158-ripton "[158-ripton] " Here , come along , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard beckoned to [him]158-ripton savagely . " [I]186-richard 'll be back in five minutes , [uncle]1049-uncle , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard nodded coolly to [either]3252-either . [The young men]2291-the young men left [the room]671-the room . In [the hall]1015-the hall - passage [they]2291-the young men met [Berry]489-mrs. berry , dressed to return to [Raynham]3-raynham . [Richard]186-richard dropped a helper to the intelligence into [his]158-ripton hand , and warned [him]158-ripton not to gossip much of [London]12-london . [Berry]489-mrs. berry bowed perfect discreetness . " What on earth induced [you]158-ripton to talk about [Protestants]7675-protestants and [Catholics]411-catholics marrying , [Rip]188-rip ? "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , as soon as [they]2291-the young men were in [the street]2516-the street . " Why , "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton answered , " [I]3139-the hero was so hard pushed for it , ' pon [my]3139-the hero honour , [I]3139-the hero did n't know what to say . [I]3139-the hero ai n't [an author]7676-an author , [you]158-ripton know ; [I]3139-the hero ca n't make a story . [I]3139-the hero was trying to invent a point , and [I]3139-the hero could n't think of any other , and [I]3139-the hero thought that was just the point likely to make a jolly good dispute . Capital dinners [they]2291-the young men give at [those crack hotels]7677-those crack hotels . Why did [you]158-ripton throw it all upon [me]3139-the hero ? [I]3139-the hero did n't begin on [the old lady]7427-the old lady . "[3139-the hero] [The hero]3139-the hero mused , " It 's odd ! It 's impossible [you]158-ripton could have known ! [I]3139-the hero 'll tell [you]158-ripton why , [Rip]188-rip ! [I]3139-the hero wanted to try [you]158-ripton . [You]158-ripton fib well at long range , but [you]158-ripton do n't do at close quarters and single combat . [You]158-ripton 're good behind walls , but not worth a shot in the open . [I]3139-the hero just see what [you]158-ripton 're fit for . [You]158-ripton 're staunch that [I]3139-the hero am certain of . [You]158-ripton always were . Lead the way to one of [the parks]3137-the parks down in that direction . [You]158-ripton know ? where [she]7680-her is ! "[3139-the hero] [Ripton]158-ripton led the way . [His]158-ripton dinner had prepared [this young Englishman]3258-this young englishman to defy the whole artillery of established morals . With the muffled roar of [London]12-london around [them]3259-them , alone in [a dark slope of green]3260-a dark slope of green , [the hero]3139-the hero , leaning on [[his]3139-the hero henchman]3262-his henchman , and speaking in a harsh clear undertone , delivered [his]3139-the hero explanations . Doubtless [the true heroic insignia and point of view]3263-the true heroic insignia and point of view will be discerned , albeit in [common private]3264-common private 's uniform . " [They]7681-they 've been plotting against [me]3139-the hero for a year , [Rip]188-rip ! When [you]188-rip see [her]7680-her , [you]188-rip 'll know what it was to have such a creature taken away from [you]188-rip . It nearly killed [me]3139-the hero . Never mind what [she]7680-her is . [She]7680-her 's [the most perfect and noble creature [God]410-god ever made]7682-the most perfect and noble creature god ever made ! It 's not only [her]7680-her beauty [I]3139-the hero do n't care so much about that ! but when [you]188-rip 've once seen [her]7680-her , [she]7680-her seems to draw music from all the nerves of [your]188-rip body ; but [she]7680-her 's such [an angel]7683-an angel . [I]3139-the hero worship [her]7680-her . And [her]7680-her mind 's like [her]7680-her face . [She]7680-her 's pure gold . There , [you]188-rip 'll see [her]7680-her to - night . "[3139-the hero] Well , " [he]3139-the hero pursued , after inflating [Ripton]158-ripton with this rapturous prospect , "[3139-the hero] [they]3265-they got [her]3266-her away , and [I]0-i recovered . It was [Mister Adrian]346-adrian 's work . What 's [[my]0-i father]1400-my father 's objection to [her]3266-her ? Because of [her]3266-her birth ? [She]3266-her 's educated ; [her]3266-her manners are beautiful full of refinement quick and soft ! Can [they]3265-they show [me]0-i one of [[their]3265-they ladies]3268-their ladies like [her]3266-her ? [she]3266-her 's [the daughter of [a naval lieutenant]3270-a naval lieutenant]3269-the daughter of a naval lieutenant ! Because [she]3266-her 's [a Catholic]7015-a catholic ? What has religion to do with " [he]0-i pronounced "[3266-her] Love ! " a little modestly as it were a blush in [his]0-i voice . "[3266-her] Well , when [I]0-i recovered [I]0-i thought [I]0-i did not care for [her]3266-her . It shows how [we]3272-we know [ourselves]3272-we ! And [I]0-i cared for nothing . [I]0-i felt as if [I]0-i had no blood . [I]0-i tried to imitate [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear [Austin]186-richard . [I]0-i wish to [God]410-god [he]186-richard were [here]6225-here . [I]0-i love [Austin]186-richard . [He]186-richard would understand [her]3266-her . [He]186-richard 's coming back this year , and then but it 'll be too late then . Well , [[my]0-i father]1400-my father 's always scheming to make [me]0-i perfect [he]1400-my father has never spoken to [me]0-i a word about [her]3266-her , but [I]0-i can see [her]3266-her in [his]1400-my father eyes [he]1400-my father wanted to give [me]0-i a change , [he]1400-my father said , and asked [me]0-i to come to [town]6720-town with [[my]0-i uncle]3003-my uncle [Hippy]335-nephew hippy , and [I]0-i consented . It was another plot to get [me]0-i out of the way ! As [I]0-i live , [I]0-i had no more idea of meeting [her]3266-her than of flying to [heaven]6566-heaven ! " [He]0-i lifted [his]0-i face . "[1400-my father] Look at those old elm branches ! How they seem to mix among the stars ! glittering fruits of Winter ! " [Ripton]158-ripton tipped [his]158-ripton comical nose upward , and was in duty bound to say , Yes ! though [he]158-ripton observed no connection between [them]7684-them and the narrative . "[1400-my father] Well , " [the hero]3139-the hero went on , "[0-i] [I]0-i came to [town]6720-town . There [I]0-i heard [she]3266-her was coming , too coming [home]675-home . It must have been fate , [Ripton]158-ripton ! Heaven forgive [me]0-i ! [I]0-i was angry with [her]3266-her , and [I]0-i thought [I]0-i should like to see [her]3266-her once only once and reproach [her]3266-her for being false for [she]3266-her never wrote to [me]0-i . And , oh , [the dear angel]3281-the dear angel ! what [she]3266-her must have suffered ! [I]0-i gave [[my]0-i uncle]3003-my uncle the slip , and got to the railway [she]3266-her was coming by . There was [a fellow]3283-a fellow going to meet [her]3266-her [[a farmer]1051-a farmer 's son]3285-a farmer 's son and , [good God]3286-good god ! [they]3287-they were going to try and make [her]3266-her marry [him]3283-a fellow ! [I]0-i remembered it all then . [A servant of [the farm]1419-the farm]3288-a servant of the farm had told [me]0-i . [That fellow]1062-that fellow went to [the wrong station]3291-the wrong station , [I]0-i suppose , for [we]3292-we saw nothing of [him]3283-a fellow . There [she]3266-her was not changed a bit ! looking lovelier than ever ! And when [she]3266-her saw [me]0-i , [I]0-i knew in a minute that [she]3266-her must love [me]0-i till death ! [You]3293-you do n't know what it is yet , [Rip]188-rip ! Will [you]3293-you believe , it ? Though [I]0-i was as sure [she]3266-her loved [me]0-i and had been true as steel , as that [I]0-i shall see [her]3266-her to - night , [I]0-i spoke bitterly to [her]3266-her . And [she]3266-her bore it meekly [she]3266-her looked like [a saint]3294-a saint . [I]0-i told [her]3266-her there was but one hope of life for [me]0-i [she]3266-her must prove [she]3266-her was true , and as [I]0-i give up all , so must [she]3266-her . [I]0-i do n't know what [I]0-i said . The thought of losing [her]3266-her made [me]0-i mad . [She]3266-her tried to plead with [me]0-i to wait it was for [my]0-i sake , [I]0-i know . [I]0-i pretended , like [a miserable hypocrite]3295-a miserable hypocrite , that [she]3266-her did not love [me]0-i at all . [I]0-i think [I]0-i said shameful things . Oh what [noble creatures women]3296-noble creatures women are ! [She]3266-her hardly had strength to move . [I]0-i took [her]3266-her to that place where [you]3297-you found [us]3298-us , [Rip]188-rip ! [she]3266-her went down on [her]3266-her knees to [me]0-i , [I]0-i never dreamed of anything in life so lovely as [she]3266-her looked then . [Her]3266-her eyes were thrown up , bright with a crowd of tears [her]3266-her dark brows bent together , like Pain and Beauty meeting in one ; and [her]3266-her glorious golden hair swept off [her]3266-her shoulders as [she]3266-her hung forward to [my]0-i hands . Could [I]0-i lose such a prize . If anything could have persuaded [me]0-i , would not that ? [I]0-i thought of [[Dante]412-dante 's Madonna [Guido]412-dante 's [Magdalen]412-dante]412-dante . Is there sin in it ? [I]0-i see none ! And if there is , it 's all [mine]0-i ! [I]0-i swear [she]3266-her 's spotless of a thought of sin . [I]0-i see [her]3266-her very soul ? Cease to love [her]3266-her ? Who dares ask [me]0-i ? Cease to love [her]3266-her ? Why , [I]0-i live on [her]3266-her ! To see [her]3266-her little chin straining up from [her]3266-her throat , as [she]3266-her knelt to [me]0-i ! there was one curl that fell across [her]3266-her throat " .... [Ripton]158-ripton listened for more . [Richard]186-richard had gone off in a muse at the picture . "[3266-her] Well ? " said [Ripton]158-ripton , "[3266-her] and how about [that young farmer fellow]3299-that young farmer fellow ? " [The hero]3139-the hero 's head was again contemplating the starry branches . [[His]3139-the hero lieutenant]3223-his lieutenant 's question came to [him]3139-the hero after an interval . "[3299-that young farmer fellow] [Young Tom]144-tom ? Why , it 's [young Torn Blaize son of [[our]3301-our old enemy]3302-our old enemy]3300-young torn blaize son of our old enemy , [Rip]188-rip ! [I]0-i like [the old man]3303-the old man now . Oh ! [I]0-i saw nothing of [the fellow]6183-the fellow . " "[3305-lord] [Lord]3305-lord ! " cried [Ripton]158-ripton , "[3305-lord] are [we]3301-our going to get into a mess with [Blaizes]195-blaizes again ? [I]0-i do n't like that ! " [[His]158-ripton commander]7688-his commander quietly passed [his]158-ripton likes or dislikes . "[0-i] But when [he]3303-the old man goes to [the train]7180-the train , and finds [she]6183-the fellow 's not [there]6062-there ? " [Ripton]158-ripton suggested . "[0-i] [I]0-i 've provided for that . [The fool]3308-the fool went to [the South - east]3309-the south - east instead of [the South - west]3310-the south - west . All warmth , all sweetness , comes with the [South - west]3311-south - west ! [I]0-i 've provided for that , [friend Rip]3312-friend rip . [My]0-i trusty [Tom]144-tom awaits [him]3303-the old man [there]6062-there , as if by accident . [He]144-tom tells [him]3303-the old man [he]3303-the old man has not seen [her]6183-the fellow , and advises [him]3303-the old man to remain in [town]6720-town , and go for [her]6183-the fellow [there]6062-there to - morrow , and the day following . [Tom]144-tom has money for the work . [Young Tom]144-tom ought to see [London]12-london , [you]3312-friend rip know , [Rip]188-rip ! like [you]3312-friend rip . [We]3316-we shall gain some good clear days . And when [old Blaize]144-tom hears of it what then ? [I]0-i have [her]6183-the fellow ! [she]6183-the fellow 's mine ! Besides , [he]144-tom wo n't hear for a week . This [Tom]144-tom beats that [Tom]144-tom in cunning , [I]0-i 'll wager . Ha ! ha ! " [the hero]3139-the hero burst out at a recollection . "[3312-friend rip] What do [you]3312-friend rip think , [Rip]188-rip ? [[My]0-i father]1400-my father has some sort of System with [me]0-i , it appears , and when [I]0-i came to [town]6720-town the time before , [he]1400-my father took [me]0-i to [some people [the Grandisons]363-the grandisons]3319-some people the grandisons and what do [you]3312-friend rip think ? [one of [the daughters]3321-the daughters]3320-one of the daughters is [a little girl]6494-a little girl a nice little thing enough very funny and [he]1400-my father wants [me]0-i to wait for [her]6494-a little girl ! [He]1400-my father has n't said so , but [I]0-i know it . [I]0-i know what [he]1400-my father means . [Nobody]1322-nobody understands [him]1400-my father but [me]0-i . [I]0-i know [he]1400-my father loves [me]0-i , and is [one of the best of men]3324-one of the best of men but just consider ! [a little girl who just comes up to [my]0-i elbow]3325-a little girl who just comes up to my elbow . Is n't it ridiculous ? Did [you]3312-friend rip ever hear such nonsense ? " [Ripton]158-ripton emphasized [his]158-ripton opinion that it certainly was foolish . "[3326-the die 's cast] No , no ! [The die 's cast]3326-the die 's cast ! " said [Richard]186-richard . "[3327-they] [They]3327-they 've been plotting for a year up to this day , and this is what comes of it ! If [[my]0-i father]1400-my father loves [me]0-i , [he]1400-my father will love [her]3325-a little girl who just comes up to my elbow . And if [he]1400-my father loves [me]0-i , [he]1400-my father 'll forgive [my]0-i acting against [his]1400-my father wishes , and see it was the only thing to be done . Come ! step out ! what a time [we]3329-we 've been ! " and away [he]0-i went , compelling [Ripton]158-ripton to the sort of strides [a drummer - boy]7690-a drummer - boy has to take beside a column of grenadiers . [Ripton]158-ripton began to wish [himself]158-ripton in love , seeing that it endowed [a man]1294-a man with wind so that [he]158-ripton could breathe great sighs , while going at a tremendous pace , and experience no sensation of fatigue . [The hero]3139-the hero was communing with the elements , [his]158-ripton familiars , and allowed [him]158-ripton to pant as [he]158-ripton pleased . [Some keen - eyed Kensington urchins]7693-some keen - eyed kensington urchins , noticing the discrepancy between the pedestrian powers of [the two]947-the two , aimed [their]7693-some keen - eyed kensington urchins wit at [Mr. Thompson junior]158-ripton 's expense . The pace , and nothing but the pace , induced [Ripton]158-ripton to proclaim that [they]7693-some keen - eyed kensington urchins had gone too far , when [they]7693-some keen - eyed kensington urchins discovered that [they]7693-some keen - eyed kensington urchins had over shot the mark by half a mile . In [the street over which stood [love]291-love 's star]7695-the street over which stood love 's star , [the hero]3139-the hero thundered [his]3139-the hero presence at a door , and evoked [a flying housemaid]7697-a flying housemaid , who knew not [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . [The hero]3139-the hero attached significance to the fact that [his]3139-the hero instincts should have betrayed [him]3139-the hero , for [he]3139-the hero could have sworn to [that house]7699-that house . The door being shut [he]3139-the hero stood in dead silence . "[3330-you] Have n't [you]3330-you got [her]3331-her card ? " [Ripton]158-ripton inquired , and heard that it was in the custody of [the cabman]3138-the cabman . [Neither of [them]7693-some keen - eyed kensington urchins]7701-neither of them could positively bring to mind the number of [the house]711-the house . "[3330-you] [You]3330-you ought to have chalked it , like [that fellow in the Forty Thieves]3332-that fellow in the forty thieves , " [Ripton]158-ripton hazarded a pleasantry which met with no response . Betrayed by [his]3139-the hero instincts , [the magic slaves of [Love]291-love]7703-the magic slaves of love ! [The hero]3139-the hero heavily descended the steps . [Ripton]158-ripton murmured that [they]7693-some keen - eyed kensington urchins were done for . [[His]158-ripton commander]7688-his commander turned on [him]158-ripton , and said : "[3330-you] Take [all the houses on the opposite side]3333-all the houses on the opposite side , one after another . [I]0-i 'll take these . " With a wry face [Ripton]158-ripton crossed [the road]913-the road , altogether subdued by [Richard]186-richard 's native superiority to adverse circumstances . Then were [families aroused]7707-families aroused . Then did [mortals]757-mortals dimly guess that something portentous was abroad . Then were [labourers]7709-labourers all day in [the vineyard]7710-the vineyard , harshly wakened from [their]7709-labourers evening 's nap . [Hope]413-hope and [Fear]414-fear stalked [the street]2516-the street , as again and again the loud companion summonses resounded . Finally [Ripton]158-ripton sang out cheerfully . [He]158-ripton had [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry before [him]158-ripton , profuse of mellow curtsies . [Richard]186-richard ran to [her]489-mrs. berry and caught [her]489-mrs. berry hands : "[0-i] [She]3334-she 's well ? [upstairs]3335-upstairs ? " "[3334-she] Oh , quite well ! only a trifle tired with [her]3334-she journey , and fluttering - like , " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry replied to [Ripton]158-ripton alone . [The lover]2354-the lover had flown aloft . [The wise woman]7713-the wise woman sagely ushered [Ripton]158-ripton into [[her]7713-the wise woman own private parlour]7714-her own private parlour , there to wait till [he]158-ripton was wanted .[3334-she]

CHAPTER XXVII

" In all cases where [two have joined]7715-two have joined to commit an offence , punish one of the two lightly , "[3330-you] is the dictum of [The Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's 's Scrip . It is possible for [young heads]3337-young heads to conceive proper plans of action , and occasionally , by sheer force of will , to check the wild horses that are ever fretting to gallop off with [them]3337-young heads . But when [they]3337-young heads have given the reins and the whip to another , what are [they]3337-young heads to do ? [They]3337-young heads may go down on [their]3337-young heads knees , and beg and pray [the furious charioteer]3338-the furious charioteer to stop , or moderate [his]3338-the furious charioteer pace . Alas ! each fresh thing [they]3337-young heads do redoubles [his]3338-the furious charioteer ardour : There is a power in [their]3337-young heads troubled beauty [women]738-women learn the use of , and what wonder ? [They]3337-young heads have seen it kindle Ilium to flames so often ! But ere [they]3337-young heads grow matronly in [the house of [Menelaus]415-menelaus]3340-the house of menelaus , [they]3337-young heads weep , and implore , and do not , in truth , know how terribly two - edged is [their]3337-young heads gift of loveliness . [They]3337-young heads resign [themselves]3337-young heads to an incomprehensible frenzy ; pleasant to [them]3337-young heads , because [they]3337-young heads attribute it to excessive love . And so the very sensible things which [they]3337-young heads can and do say , are vain . [I]0-i reckon it absurd to ask [them]3337-young heads to be quite in earnest . Are not those [their]3337-young heads own horses in yonder team ? Certainly , if [they]3337-young heads were quite in earnest , [they]3337-young heads might soon have [[my]0-i gentleman]3341-my gentleman as sober as [a carter]3342-a carter . A hundred different ways of disenchanting [him]3341-my gentleman exist , and [Adrian]346-adrian will point [you]3343-you out one or two that shall be instantly efficacious . For [Love]291-love , [the charioteer]3344-the charioteer , is easily tripped , while [honest jog - trot Love]291-love keeps [his]291-love legs to the end . Granted [dear women]3345-dear women are not quite in earnest , still the mere words [they]3345-dear women utter should be put to [their]3345-dear women good account . [They]3345-dear women do mean [them]3345-dear women , though [their]3345-dear women hearts are set the wrong way . ' Tis a despairing , pathetic homage to the judgment of [the majority]743-the majority , in whose faces [they]3345-dear women are flying . Punish [Helen]272-helen , very young , lightly . After a certain age [you]3343-you may select [her]272-helen for special chastisement . [An innocent with Theseus]3347-an innocent with theseus , with [Paris]69-paris [she]3347-an innocent with theseus is [an advanced incendiary]3348-an advanced incendiary . [The fair young girl]3349-the fair young girl was sitting as [[her]3349-the fair young girl lover]2645-her lover had left [her]3349-the fair young girl ; trying to recall [her]3349-the fair young girl stunned senses . [Her]3349-the fair young girl bonnet was un - removed , [her]3349-the fair young girl hands clasped on [her]3349-the fair young girl knees ; dry tears in [her]3349-the fair young girl eyes . Like [a dutiful slave]3351-a dutiful slave , [she]3349-the fair young girl rose to [him]2645-her lover . And first [he]2645-her lover claimed [her]3349-the fair young girl mouth . There was a speech , made up of all the pretty wisdom [her]3349-the fair young girl wild situation and true love could gather , awaiting [him]2645-her lover there ; but [his]2645-her lover kiss scattered it to fragments . [She]3349-the fair young girl dropped to [her]3349-the fair young girl seat weeping , and hiding [her]3349-the fair young girl shamed cheeks . By [his]2645-her lover silence [she]3349-the fair young girl divined [his]2645-her lover thoughts , and took [his]2645-her lover hand and drew it to [her]3349-the fair young girl lips . [He]2645-her lover bent beside [her]3349-the fair young girl , bidding [her]3349-the fair young girl look at [him]2645-her lover . " Keep [your]3349-the fair young girl eyes so . "[2645-her lover] [She]3349-the fair young girl could not . " Do [you]3349-the fair young girl fear [me]2645-her lover , [Lucy]233-lucy ? "[2645-her lover] A throbbing pressure answered [him]2645-her lover . " Do [you]3349-the fair young girl love [me]3349-the fair young girl , [darling]7034-darling ? "[3349-the fair young girl] [She]3349-the fair young girl trembled from head to foot . " Then why do [you]3349-the fair young girl turn from [me]3349-the fair young girl ? "[3349-the fair young girl] [She]3349-the fair young girl wept : " O [Richard]186-richard , take [me]3349-the fair young girl [home]675-home ! take [me]3349-the fair young girl [home]675-home ! "[3349-the fair young girl] " Look at [me]3349-the fair young girl , [Lucy]233-lucy ! "[3349-the fair young girl] [Her]3349-the fair young girl head shrank timidly round . " Keep [your]233-lucy eyes on [me]3349-the fair young girl , [darling]7034-darling ! Now speak ! "[3349-the fair young girl] But [she]3349-the fair young girl could not look and speak too . [The lover]2354-the lover knew [his]2354-the lover mastery when [he]2354-the lover had [her]3349-the fair young girl eyes . " [You]2354-the lover wish [me]2354-the lover to take [you]233-lucy [home]675-home ? "[2354-the lover] [She]3349-the fair young girl faltered : " [O Richard]186-richard ? it is not too late . "[3349-the fair young girl] " [You]2354-the lover regret what [you]2354-the lover have done for [me]2354-the lover ? "[2354-the lover] " [Dearest]127-richard ! it is ruin . "[2354-the lover] " [You]2354-the lover weep because [you]2354-the lover have consented to be [mine]2354-the lover ? "[3349-the fair young girl] " Not for [me]2354-the lover ! [O Richard]127-richard ! "[2354-the lover] " For [me]2354-the lover [you]2354-the lover weep ? Look at [me]2354-the lover ! For [me]2354-the lover ? "[2354-the lover] " How will it end ! O [Richard]127-richard ! "[2354-the lover] " [You]2354-the lover weep for [me]3349-the fair young girl ? "[3349-the fair young girl] " [Dearest]7058-dearest ! [I]2354-the lover would die for [you]2354-the lover ! "[2354-the lover] " Would [you]2354-the lover see [me]2354-the lover indifferent to everything in [the world]597-the world ? Would [you]2354-the lover have [me]2354-the lover lost ? Do [you]2354-the lover think [I]2354-the lover will live another day in [England]23-england without [you]2354-the lover ? [I]2354-the lover have staked all [I]2354-the lover have on [you]2354-the lover , [Lucy]233-lucy . [You]2354-the lover have nearly killed [me]2354-the lover once . A second time , and [the earth]1036-the earth will not be troubled by [me]2354-the lover . [You]2354-the lover ask [me]2354-the lover to wait , when [they]7724-they are plotting against [us]7725-we on all sides ? Darling [Lucy]233-lucy ! look on [me]2354-the lover . Fix [your]2354-the lover fond eyes on [me]2354-the lover . [You]2354-the lover ask [me]2354-the lover to wait when here [you]2354-the lover are given to [me]2354-the lover when [you]2354-the lover have proved [my]2354-the lover faith when [we]7725-we know [we]7725-we love as [none]680-none have loved . Give [me]2354-the lover [your]2354-the lover eyes ! Let [them]7724-they tell [me]2354-the lover [I]2354-the lover have [your]2354-the lover heart ! "[2354-the lover] Where was [her]3353-she wise little speech ? How could [she]3353-she match such mighty eloquence ? [She]3353-she sought to collect a few more of the scattered fragments . " Dearest ! [[your]2354-the lover father]6302-your father may be brought to consent by and by , and then oh ! if [you]2354-the lover take [me]3353-she [home]675-home now "[3353-she] [The lover]2354-the lover stood up . " [He]6302-your father who has been arranging that fine scheme to disgrace and martyrize [you]2354-the lover ? True , as [I]3355-me live ! that 's the reason of [their]7724-they having [you]2354-the lover back . [[Your]2354-the lover old servant]7729-your old servant heard [him]7729-your old servant and [[your]2354-the lover uncle]7075-your uncle discussing it . [He]7729-your old servant ! [Lucy]233-lucy ! [he]7729-your old servant 's [a good man]7731-a good man , but [he]7729-your old servant must not step in between [you]2354-the lover and [me]3355-me . [I]3355-me say [God]410-god has given [you]2354-the lover to [me]3355-me . "[3355-me] [He]3355-me was down by [her]3356-she side again , [his]3355-me arms enfolding [her]3356-she . [She]3356-she had hoped to fight a better battle than in the morning , and [she]3356-she was weaker and softer . Ah ! why should [she]3356-she doubt that [his]3355-me great love was the first law to [her]3356-she ? Why should [she]3356-she not believe that [she]3356-she would wreck [him]3355-me by resisting ? And if [she]3356-she suffered , oh sweet to think it was for [his]3355-me sake ! [Sweet]296-sweet to shut out wisdom ; accept total blindness , and be led by [him]3355-me ! [The hag Wisdom]3357-the hag wisdom annoyed [them]3358-them little further . [She]3356-she rustled [her]3356-she garments ominously , and vanished . " Oh , [my]3356-she own [Richard]127-richard ! "[3356-she] [the fair girl]2416-the fair girl just breathed . [He]3355-me whispered , " Call [me]3355-me that name . "[3355-me] [She]2416-the fair girl blushed deeply . " Call [me]3355-me that name , "[3355-me] [he]3355-me repeated . " [You]2416-the fair girl said it once today . "[3355-me] " [Dearest]7058-dearest ! "[3355-me] " Not that . "[3355-me] " O darling ! "[3355-me] " Not that . "[3355-me] " [Husband]7733-husband ! "[3355-me] [She]2416-the fair girl was won . The rosy gate from which the word had issued was closed with a seal . [Ripton]158-ripton did not enjoy [his]158-ripton introduction to the caged bird of beauty that night . [He]158-ripton received a lesson in the art of pumping from [the worthy landlady below]3360-the worthy landlady below , up to an hour when [she]3360-the worthy landlady below yawned , and [he]158-ripton blinked , and [their]3361-their common candle wore with dignity [the brigand]3362-the brigand 's hat of midnight , and cocked a drunken eye at [them]3361-their from under it .

CHAPTER XXVIII

Beauty , of course , is for [the hero]3139-the hero . Nevertheless , it is not always [he]3139-the hero on whom beauty works its most conquering influence . It is [the dull commonplace man into whose slow brain she drops like a celestial light , and burns lastingly]3364-the dull commonplace man into whose slow brain she drops like a celestial light , and burns lastingly . [The poet]2624-the poet , for instance , is [a connoisseur of beauty]3366-a connoisseur of beauty : to [the artist]2728-the artist [she]2624-the poet is [a model]3368-a model . [These gentlemen]3369-these gentlemen by much contemplation of [her]2624-the poet charms wax critical . The days when [they]3369-these gentlemen had hearts being gone , [they]3369-these gentlemen are haply divided between [the blonde]3370-the blonde and [the brunette]3371-the brunette ; the aquiline nose and the Proserpine ; this shaped eye and that . But go about among [simple unprofessional fellows]3372-simple unprofessional fellows , [boors , dunderheads]3373-boors , dunderheads , and here and there [you]3374-you shall find some barbarous intelligence which has had just strength enough to conceive , and has taken [Beauty]268-beauty as its Goddess , and knows but one form to worship , in its poor stupid fashion , and would perish for [her]2624-the poet . Nay , more : [the man]644-the man would devote all [his]644-the man days to [her]2624-the poet , though [he]644-the man is dumb as a dog . And , indeed , [he]644-the man is [Beauty]268-beauty 's Dog . Almost every [Beauty]268-beauty has [her]268-beauty Dog . [The hero]3139-the hero possesses [her]2624-the poet ; [the poet]2624-the poet proclaims [her]2624-the poet ; [the painter]3378-the painter puts [her]2624-the poet upon canvas ; and [the faithful Old Dog]3379-the faithful old dog follows [her]2624-the poet : and the end of it all is that [the faithful Old Dog]3379-the faithful old dog is [[her]2624-the poet single attendant]3381-her single attendant . [Sir Hero]416-hero is revelling in the wars , or in [Armida]417-armida 's bowers ; [Mr. Poet]418-mr. poet has spied a wrinkle ; the brush is for the rose in its season . [She]2624-the poet turns to [her]2624-the poet Old Dog then . [She]2624-the poet hugs [him]416-hero ; and [he]416-hero , who has subsisted on a bone and a pat till there [he]416-hero squats decrepit , [he]416-hero turns [his]416-hero grateful old eyes up to [her]2624-the poet , and has not a notion that [she]2624-the poet is hugging sad memories in [him]416-hero : [Hero]416-hero , [Poet]3382-poet , [Painter]419-painter , in [one scrubby one]3383-one scrubby one ! Then is [she]2624-the poet buried , and [the village]1098-the village hears languid howls , and there is a paragraph in the newspapers concerning the extraordinary fidelity of [an Old Dog]3385-an old dog . Excited by suggestive recollections of [Nooredeen]420-nooredeen and [the Fair Persian]421-the fair persian , and the change in the obscure monotony of [his]416-hero life by [his]416-hero having quarters in [a crack hotel]3386-a crack hotel , and living familiarly with [West - End people living on [the fat of [the land]6345-the land]3388-the fat of the land which forms a stout portion of [an honest youth]3390-an honest youth 's romance]3387-west - end people living on the fat of the land which forms a stout portion of an honest youth 's romance , [Ripton Thompson]158-ripton breakfasted next morning with [[his]158-ripton chief]6120-his chief at half - past eight . The meal had been fixed overnight for seven , but [Ripton]158-ripton slept a great deal more than [the nightingale]3392-the nightingale , and to chronicle [his]158-ripton exact state even half - past eight rather afflicted [his]158-ripton new aristocratic senses and reminded [him]158-ripton too keenly of law and bondage . [He]158-ripton had preferred to breakfast at [Algernon]140-algernon 's hour , who had left word for eleven . [Him]158-ripton , however , it was [Richard]127-richard 's object to avoid , so [they]3393-they fell to , and [Ripton]158-ripton no longer envied [Hippias]334-hippias in bed . Breakfast done , [they]3393-they bequeathed the consoling information for [Algernon]140-algernon that [they]3393-they were off to hear [a popular preacher]3394-a popular preacher , and departed . " How happy [everybody]1030-everybody looks ! "[127-richard] said [Richard]127-richard , in [the quiet Sunday streets]3395-the quiet sunday streets . " Yes jolly ! "[158-ripton] said [Ripton]158-ripton . " When [I]3139-the hero 'm when this is over , [I]3139-the hero 'll see that [they]3393-they are , too as many as [I]3139-the hero can make happy , "[3139-the hero] said [the hero]3139-the hero ; adding softly : " [Her]7735-she blind was down at a quarter to six . [I]3139-the hero think [she]7735-she slept well ! "[3139-the hero] " [You]158-ripton 've been [there]6062-there this morning ? "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton exclaimed ; and an idea of what love was dawned upon [his]158-ripton dull brain . " Will [she]7735-she see [me]158-ripton , [Ricky]127-richard ? "[158-ripton] " Yes . [She]7735-she 'll see [you]127-richard to - day . [She]7735-she was tired last night . "[3139-the hero] " Positively ? "[127-richard] [Richard]127-richard assured [him]158-ripton that the privilege would be [his]158-ripton . " Here , "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton said , coming under some trees in [the park]802-the park , " here 's where [I]158-ripton talked to [you]127-richard last night . What a time it seems ! How [I]158-ripton hate the night ! "[158-ripton] On the way , that [Richard]127-richard might have an exalted opinion of [him]158-ripton , [Ripton]158-ripton hinted decorously at a somewhat intimate and mysterious acquaintance with the sex . Headings of certain random adventures [he]158-ripton gave . " Well ! "[6120-his chief] said [[his]158-ripton chief]6120-his chief , " why not marry [her]3399-the fair persian ? "[6120-his chief] Then was [Ripton]158-ripton shocked , and cried , " Oh ! "[158-ripton] and had a taste of the feeling of superiority , destined that day to be crushed utterly . [He]158-ripton was again deposited in [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's charge for a term that caused [him]158-ripton dismal fears that [the Fair Persian]3399-the fair persian still refused to show [her]3399-the fair persian face , but [Richard]127-richard called out to [him]158-ripton , and up [Ripton]158-ripton went , unaware of the transformation [he]158-ripton was to undergo . [Hero]416-hero and [Beauty]268-beauty stood together to receive [him]158-ripton . From the bottom of [the stairs]3169-the stairs [he]158-ripton had [his]158-ripton vivaciously agreeable smile ready for [them]3401-them , and by the time [he]158-ripton entered [the room]671-the room [his]158-ripton cheeks were painfully stiff , and [his]158-ripton eyes had strained beyond their exact meaning . [Lucy]233-lucy , with one hand anchored to [[her]233-lucy lover]2645-her lover , welcomed [him]158-ripton kindly . [He]158-ripton relieved [her]233-lucy shyness by looking so extremely silly . [They]3401-them sat down , and tried to commence a conversation , but [Ripton]158-ripton was as little master of [his]158-ripton tongue as [he]158-ripton was of [his]158-ripton eyes . After an interval , [the Fair Persian]3399-the fair persian having done duty by showing [herself]3399-the fair persian , was glad to quit [the room]671-the room . [[Her]3399-the fair persian lord]3406-her lord and [possessor]3407-possessor then turned inquiringly to [Ripton]158-ripton . " [You]158-ripton do n't wonder now , [Rip]188-rip ? "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton said . " No , [Richard]127-richard ! "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton waited to reply with sufficient solemnity , " indeed [I]158-ripton do n't ! "[158-ripton] [He]158-ripton spoke differently ; [he]158-ripton looked differently . [He]158-ripton had the Old Dog 's eyes in [his]158-ripton head . [They]3408-they watched the door [she]3399-the fair persian had passed through ; [they]3408-they listened for [her]3399-the fair persian , as dogs ' eyes do . When [she]3399-the fair persian came in , bonneted for a walk , [his]158-ripton agitation was dog - like . When [she]3399-the fair persian hung on [[her]3399-the fair persian lover]2645-her lover timidly , and went forth , [he]158-ripton followed without an idea of envy , or anything save the secret raptures the sight of [her]3399-the fair persian gave [him]158-ripton , which are the Old Dog 's own . For beneficent Nature requites [him]158-ripton : [His]158-ripton sensations can not be heroic , but they have a fulness and a wagging delight as good in [their]3410-their way . And this capacity for humble unaspiring worship has its peculiar guerdon . When [Ripton]158-ripton comes to think of [Miss Random]317-miss random now , what will [he]158-ripton think of [himself]158-ripton ? Let [no one]731-no one despise [the Old Dog]3412-the old dog . Through [him]158-ripton doth [Beauty]268-beauty vindicate [her]3399-the fair persian sex . It did not please [Ripton]158-ripton that [others]6776-others should have the bliss of beholding [her]317-miss random , and as , to [his]158-ripton perceptions , [everybody]1030-everybody did , and observed [her]317-miss random offensively , and stared , and turned [their]1030-everybody heads back , and interchanged comments on [her]317-miss random , and became in a minute madly in love with [her]317-miss random , [he]158-ripton had to smother low growls . [They]3415-they strolled about [the pleasant gardens of [Kensington]65-kensington]3416-the pleasant gardens of kensington all the morning , under the young chestnut buds , and round [the windless waters]3417-the windless waters , talking , and soothing the wild excitement of [their]3415-they hearts . If [Lucy]233-lucy spoke , [Ripton]158-ripton pricked up [his]158-ripton ears . [She]233-lucy , too , made the remark that [everybody]1030-everybody seemed to look happy , and [he]158-ripton heard it with thrills of joy . " So [everybody]1030-everybody is , where [you]233-lucy are ! "[233-lucy] [he]158-ripton would have wished to say , if [he]158-ripton dared , but was restrained by fears that [his]158-ripton burning eloquence would commit [him]158-ripton . [Ripton]158-ripton knew [the people [he]158-ripton met]3419-the people he met twice . It would have been difficult to persuade [him]158-ripton [they]3419-the people he met were [the creatures of accident]3420-the creatures of accident . From [the Gardens]3421-the gardens , in contempt of [Ripton]158-ripton 's frowned protest , [Richard]127-richard boldly struck into [the park]802-the park , where [solitary carriages]3423-solitary carriages were beginning to perform the circuit . Here [Ripton]158-ripton had some justification for [his]158-ripton jealous pangs . [The young girl]3424-the young girl 's golden locks of [hair]3425-hair ; [her]3424-the young girl sweet , now dreamily sad , face ; [her]3424-the young girl gentle graceful figure in the black straight dress [she]3424-the young girl wore ; a sort of half - conventual air [she]3424-the young girl had a mark of something not of class , that was partly beauty 's , partly maiden innocence growing conscious , partly remorse at [her]3424-the young girl weakness and dim fear of the future it was sowing did attract the eye - glasses . [Ripton]158-ripton had to learn that eyes are bearable , but eye - glasses an abomination . [They]3419-the people he met fixed a spell upon [his]158-ripton courage ; for somehow [the youth]1506-the youth had always ranked them as emblems of [[our]3427-our nobility]3428-our nobility , and hearing [two exquisite eye - glasses , who had been to front and rear several times]3429-two exquisite eye - glasses , who had been to front and rear several times , drawl in gibberish generally imputed to [lords]861-lords , that [[his]158-ripton heroine]3431-his heroine was [a charming little creature , just the size]3432-a charming little creature , just the size , but had no style , [he]158-ripton was abashed ; [he]158-ripton did not fly at them and tear them . [He]158-ripton became dejected . [Beauty]268-beauty 's dog is affected by the eye - glass in a manner not unlike the common animal 's terror of the human eye . [Richard]127-richard appeared to hear nothing , or it was homage that [he]127-richard heard . [He]127-richard repeated to [Lucy Diaper Sandoe]132-lucy 's verses " [The cockneys]3085-the cockneys nod to each other aside , [The coxcombs]3086-the coxcombs lift [their]3086-the coxcombs glasses , "[127-richard] and projected hiring a horse for [her]268-beauty to ride every day in [the park]802-the park , and shine among the highest . [They]3434-they had turned to [the West]3435-the west , against the sky glittering through the bare trees across [the water]6830-the water , and the bright - edged rack . [The lover]2354-the lover , [his]2354-the lover imagination just then occupied in clothing earthly glories in celestial , felt where [his]2354-the lover senses were sharpest the hand of [his]2354-the lover darling falter , and instinctively looked ahead . [[His]2354-the lover uncle]674-his uncle [Algernon]140-algernon was leisurely jolting towards [them]3434-they on [his]140-algernon one sound leg . [The dismembered Guardsman]3439-the dismembered guardsman talked to [a friend whose arm supported [him]3439-the dismembered guardsman , and speculated from time to time on [the fair ladies driving by]3441-the fair ladies driving by]3440-a friend whose arm supported him , and speculated from time to time on the fair ladies driving by . [The two white faces]3442-the two white faces passed [him]3439-the dismembered guardsman unobserved . [Unfortunately Ripton]158-ripton , coming behind , went plump upon [the Captain]6111-the captain 's live toe or so [he]3439-the dismembered guardsman pretended , crying , " Confound it , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton ! [you]158-ripton might have chosen the other . "[3439-the dismembered guardsman] [The horrible apparition]3444-the horrible apparition did confound [Ripton]158-ripton , who stammered that it was extraordinary . " Not at all , "[140-algernon] said [Algernon]140-algernon . " [Everybody]1030-everybody makes up to [that fellow]1062-that fellow . [Instinct]422-instinct , [I]140-algernon suppose ! "[140-algernon] [He]140-algernon had not to ask for [[his]140-algernon nephew]6106-his nephew . [Richard]127-richard turned to face the matter . " Sorry [I]127-richard could n't wait for [you]127-richard this morning , [uncle]1049-uncle , "[127-richard] [he]127-richard said , with the coolness of relationship . " [I]127-richard thought [you]127-richard never walked so far . "[127-richard] [His]127-richard voice was in perfect tone the heroic mask admirable . [Algernon]140-algernon examined the downcast visage at [his]140-algernon side , and contrived to allude to [the popular preacher]3446-the popular preacher . [He]140-algernon was instantly introduced to [[Ripton]158-ripton 's sister]3447-ripton 's sister , [Miss Thompson]249-letitia . [The Captain]6111-the captain bowed , smiling melancholy approval of [[his]6111-the captain nephew]6106-his nephew 's choice of [a minister]3450-a minister . After a few stray remarks , and an affable salute to [Miss Thompson]249-letitia , [he]6111-the captain hobbled away , and then [the three sealed volcanoes]3451-the three sealed volcanoes breathed , and [Lucy]132-lucy 's arm ceased to be squeezed quite so much up to the heroic pitch . This incident quickened [their]3452-their steps homeward to the sheltering wings of [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . All that passed between [them]3452-their on the subject comprised a stammered excuse from [Ripton]158-ripton for [his]158-ripton conduct , and a good - humoured rejoinder from [Richard]127-richard , that [he]127-richard had gained [a sister]3453-a sister by it : at which [Ripton]158-ripton ventured to wish aloud [Miss Desborough]297-miss desborough would only think so , and a faint smile twitched poor [Lucy]132-lucy 's lips to please [him]127-richard . [She]132-lucy hardly had strength to reach [her]132-lucy cage . [She]132-lucy had none to eat of [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's nice little dinner . To be alone , that [she]132-lucy might cry and ease [her]132-lucy heart of its accusing weight of tears , was all [she]132-lucy prayed for . [Kind Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , slipping into [[her]489-mrs. berry bedroom]7011-her bedroom to take off [her]489-mrs. berry things , found [the fair body]3455-the fair body in a fevered shudder , and finished by undressing [her]3455-the fair body completely and putting [her]3455-the fair body to bed . " Just an hour 's sleep , or so , "[3456-the mellifluous woman] [the mellifluous woman]3456-the mellifluous woman explained the case to [the two anxious gentlemen]3457-the two anxious gentlemen . " A quiet sleep and a cup of warm tea goes for [more than twenty doctors]7743-more than twenty doctors , it do when there 's the flutters , "[3456-the mellifluous woman] [she]3456-the mellifluous woman pursued . " [I]3456-the mellifluous woman know it by [myself]3456-the mellifluous woman . And a good cry beforehand 's better than the best of medicine . "[3456-the mellifluous woman] [She]3456-the mellifluous woman nursed [them]3457-the two anxious gentlemen into a make - believe of eating , and retired to [her]3456-the mellifluous woman softer charge and sweeter babe , reflecting , " [Lord]7744-lord ! [Lord]7745-lord ! [the three of 'em]7746-the three of 'em do n't make fifty ! [I]3456-the mellifluous woman 'm as old as two and a half of ['em]7747-'em , to say the least . "[3456-the mellifluous woman] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry used [her]489-mrs. berry apron , and by virtue of [their]3457-the two anxious gentlemen tender years took [them]3457-the two anxious gentlemen all three into [her]489-mrs. berry heart . Left alone , [neither of the young men]3458-neither of the young men could swallow a morsel . " Did [you]2354-the lover see the change come over [her]489-mrs. berry ? "[127-richard] [Richard]127-richard whispered . [Ripton]158-ripton fiercely accused [his]158-ripton prodigious stupidity . [The lover]2354-the lover flung down [his]2354-the lover knife and fork : " What could [I]2354-the lover do ? If [I]2354-the lover had said nothing , [we]3457-the two anxious gentlemen should have been suspected . [I]2354-the lover was obliged to speak . And [she]489-mrs. berry hates a lie ! See ! it has struck [her]489-mrs. berry down . [God]410-god forgive [me]2354-the lover ! "[2354-the lover] [Ripton]158-ripton affected a serene mind : " It was a fright , [Richard]127-richard , "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton said . " That 's what [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry means by flutters . [Those old women]7748-those old women talk in that way . [You]127-richard heard what [she]489-mrs. berry said . And [these old women]7749-these old women know . [I]158-ripton 'll tell [you]127-richard what it is . It 's this , [Richard]127-richard ! it 's because [you]127-richard 've got [a fool]814-a fool for [[your]127-richard friend]6281-your friend ! "[158-ripton] " [She]489-mrs. berry regrets it , "[2354-the lover] muttered [the lover]2354-the lover . " Good [God]410-god ! [I]158-ripton think [she]489-mrs. berry fears [me]158-ripton . "[158-ripton] [He]158-ripton dropped [his]158-ripton face in [his]158-ripton hands . [Ripton]158-ripton went to the window , repeating energetically for [his]158-ripton comfort : " It 's because [you]158-ripton 've got [a fool]814-a fool for [[your]158-ripton friend]6281-your friend ! "[158-ripton] Sombre grew [the street]2516-the street [they]3462-they had last night aroused . The sun was buried alive in cloud . [Ripton]158-ripton saw [himself]158-ripton no more in the opposite window . [He]158-ripton watched the deplorable objects passing on [the pavement]3463-the pavement . [His]158-ripton aristocratic visions had gone like [his]158-ripton breakfast . [Beauty]268-beauty had been struck down by [his]158-ripton egregious folly , and there [he]158-ripton stood [a wretch]3464-a wretch ! [Richard]127-richard came to [him]3464-a wretch : " Do n't mumble on like that , [Rip]188-rip ! "[127-richard] [he]127-richard said . " [Nobody]1322-nobody blames [you]188-rip . "[127-richard] " Ah ! [you]127-richard 're very kind , [Richard]127-richard , "[2352-the wretch] interposed [the wretch]2352-the wretch , moved at the face of misery [he]2352-the wretch beheld . " Listen to [me]158-ripton , [Rip]188-rip ! [I]158-ripton shall take [her]7755-her [home]675-home to - night . Yes ! If [she]7755-her 's happier away from [me]158-ripton ! do [you]127-richard think [me]158-ripton [a brute]7757-a brute , [Ripton]158-ripton ? Rather than have [her]7755-her shed a tear , [I]158-ripton 'd ! [I]158-ripton 'll take [her]7755-her [home]675-home to - night ! "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton suggested that it was sudden ; adding from [his]158-ripton larger experience , [people]661-people perhaps might talk . [The lover]2354-the lover could not understand what [they]661-people should talk about , but [he]158-ripton said : " If [I]158-ripton give [him]7759-him who came for [her]7755-her yesterday the clue ? If [no one]731-no one sees or hears of [me]158-ripton , what can [they]661-people say ? O [Rip]188-rip ! [I]158-ripton 'll give [her]7755-her up . [I]158-ripton 'm wrecked for ever ! What of that ? Yes let [them]661-people take [her]7755-her ! The world in arms should never have torn [her]7755-her from [me]158-ripton , but when [she]7755-her cries Yes ! all 's over . [I]158-ripton 'll find [him]158-ripton at once . "[158-ripton] [He]158-ripton searched in out - of - the - way corners for the hat of resolve . [Ripton]158-ripton looked on , wretcheder than ever . The idea struck [him]158-ripton : " Suppose , [Richard]127-richard , [she]7755-her does n't want to go ? "[158-ripton] It was a moment when , perhaps , one who sided with [parents]3186-parents and [guardians]3187-guardians and [the old wise world]3470-the old wise world , might have inclined [them]3471-them to pursue [their]3471-them righteous wretched course , and have given [small Cupid]315-cupid a smack and sent [him]315-cupid home to [[his]315-cupid naughty Mother]3472-his naughty mother . Alas ! it is [The Pilgrim 's Scrip interjecting women]3473-the pilgrim 's scrip interjecting women are [the born accomplices of mischief]3474-the born accomplices of mischief ! In bustles [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry to clear away the refection , and finds [the two knights helmed]3475-the two knights helmed , and sees , though ' tis dusk , that [they]3475-the two knights helmed wear doubtful brows , and guesses bad things for [her]489-mrs. berry dear [God Hymen]410-god in a twinkling . " [Dear]7001-dear ! dear ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry exclaimed , " and neither of [you]2354-the lover eaten a scrap ! And there 's [[my]489-mrs. berry dear young lady]7762-my dear young lady off into the prettiest sleep [you]2354-the lover ever see ! "[489-mrs. berry] " [Ha]424-ha ? "[2354-the lover] cried [the lover]2354-the lover , illuminated . " Soft as [a baby]7763-a baby ! "[2354-the lover] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry averred . " [I]489-mrs. berry went to look at [her]7762-my dear young lady this very moment , and there 's not a bit of trouble in [her]7762-my dear young lady breath . It come and it go like the sweetest regular instrument ever made . [The Black Ox]425-the black ox have n't trod on [her]7762-my dear young lady foot yet ! Most like it was the air of [London]12-london . But only fancy , if [you]2354-the lover had called in [a doctor]7764-a doctor ! Why , [I]489-mrs. berry should n't have let [her]7762-my dear young lady take any of [his]7764-a doctor quackery . Now , there ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Ripton]158-ripton attentively observed [[his]158-ripton chief]6120-his chief , and saw [him]6120-his chief doff [his]6120-his chief hat with a curious caution , and peer into its recess , from which , during [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's speech , [he]6120-his chief drew forth a little glove dropped there by some freak of chance . " Keep [me]2354-the lover , keep [me]2354-the lover , now [you]2354-the lover have [me]2354-the lover ! "[2354-the lover] sang the little glove , and amused [the lover]2354-the lover with a thousand conceits . " When will [she]7762-my dear young lady wake , do [you]489-mrs. berry think , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ? "[6120-his chief] [he]6120-his chief asked . " Oh ! [we]7765-we must n't go for disturbing [her]7762-my dear young lady , "[3479-the guileful good creature] said [the guileful good creature]3479-the guileful good creature . " Bless [ye]489-mrs. berry ! let [her]7762-my dear young lady sleep it out . And if [[you]489-mrs. berry young gentlemen]7766-you young gentlemen was to take [my]3479-the guileful good creature advice , and go and take a walk for to get a appetite [everybody]1030-everybody should eat ! it 's [their]1030-everybody sacred duty , no matter what [their]1030-everybody feelings be ! and [I]3479-the guileful good creature say it who'm no chicken ! [I]3479-the guileful good creature 'll frickashee this which is a chicken against [your]489-mrs. berry return . [I]3479-the guileful good creature 'm [a cook]7768-a cook , [I]3479-the guileful good creature can assure [ye]489-mrs. berry ! "[3479-the guileful good creature] [The lover]2354-the lover seized [her]3481-her two hands . " [You]489-mrs. berry 're [the best old soul in [the world]597-the world]7769-the best old soul in the world ! "[2354-the lover] [he]2354-the lover cried . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry appeared willing to kiss [him]2354-the lover . " [We]7771-we wo n't disturb [her]3481-her . Let [her]3481-her sleep . Keep [her]3481-her in bed , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . Will [you]489-mrs. berry ? And [we]7771-we 'll call to inquire after [her]3481-her this evening , and come and see [her]3481-her to - morrow . [I]489-mrs. berry 'm sure [you]2354-the lover 'll be kind to [her]3481-her . There ! there ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was preparing to whimper . " [I]489-mrs. berry trust [her]3481-her to [you]2354-the lover , [you]2354-the lover see . Good - bye , [[you]2354-the lover dear old soul]7772-you dear old soul . "[489-mrs. berry] [He]2354-the lover smuggled a handful of gold into [her]489-mrs. berry keeping , and went to dine with [[his]2354-the lover uncles]3482-his uncles , happy and hungry . Before [they]3483-they reached [the hotel]7431-the hotel , [they]3483-they had agreed to draw [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry into [their]3483-they confidence , telling [her]489-mrs. berry with embellishments all save [their]3483-they names , so that [they]3483-they might enjoy the counsel and assistance of [that trump of [a woman]1754-a woman]3485-that trump of a woman , and yet have nothing to fear from [her]489-mrs. berry . [Lucy]132-lucy was to receive the name of [Letitia]249-letitia , [[Ripton]158-ripton 's youngest and best - looking sister]3487-ripton 's youngest and best - looking sister . [The heartless fellow]3488-the heartless fellow proposed it in cruel mockery of an old weakness of [hers]489-mrs. berry . " [Letitia]249-letitia ! "[127-richard] mused [Richard]127-richard . " [I]127-richard like the name . Both begin with [L.]426-l. There 's something soft womanlike in the L. 's . "[127-richard] [Material Ripton]158-ripton remarked that they looked like pounds on paper . [The lover]2354-the lover roamed through [[his]158-ripton golden groves]3490-his golden groves . " [Lucy Feverel]132-lucy ! that sounds better ! [I]2354-the lover wonder where [Ralph]262-ralph is . [I]2354-the lover should like to help [him]262-ralph . [He]262-ralph 's in love with [[my]2354-the lover cousin]7033-my cousin [Clare]147-clare . [He]262-ralph 'll never do anything till [he]262-ralph marries . [No man]7774-no man can . [I]2354-the lover 'm going to do a hundred things when it 's over . [We]7775-we shall travel first . [I]2354-the lover want to see [the Alps]70-the alps . [One]836-one does n't know what [the earth]1036-the earth is till one has seen [the Alps]70-the alps . What a delight it will be to [her]836-one ! [I]2354-the lover fancy [I]2354-the lover see [her]836-one eyes gazing up at [them]7778-them . ' And oh , [your]0-i dear blue eyes , that heavenward glance With kindred beauty , banished humbleness , Past weeping for mortality 's distress Yet from [your]0-i soul a tear hangs there in trance . And fills , but does not fall ; Softly [I]2354-the lover hear it call At heaven 's gate , till [Sister Seraphs]429-sister seraphs press To look on [you]0-i [their]429-sister seraphs old love from the skies : Those are the eyes of [Seraphs]429-sister seraphs bright on [your]0-i blue eyes ! "[2354-the lover] Beautiful ! These lines , [Rip]188-rip , were written by [a man who was once a friend of [[my]0-i father]1400-my father 's]3491-a man who was once a friend of my father 's . [I]0-i intend to find [him]3491-a man who was once a friend of my father 's and make [them]3493-them [friends]6380-friends again . [You]0-i do n't care for poetry . It 's no use [your]0-i trying to swallow it , [Rip]188-rip ! " "[188-rip] It sounds very nice , " said [Ripton]158-ripton , modestly shutting [his]158-ripton mouth . "[188-rip] [The Alps]70-the alps ! [Italy]71-italy ! [Rome]72-rome ! and then [I]0-i shall go to [the East]3495-the east , " [the hero]3139-the hero continued . "[3496-she] [She]3496-she 's ready to go anywhere with [me]0-i , [the dear brave heart]3497-the dear brave heart ! Oh , [the glorious golden East]73-the glorious golden east ! [I]0-i dream of [the desert]7259-the desert . [I]0-i dream [I]0-i 'm [chief of [an Arab tribe]3500-an arab tribe]3499-chief of an arab tribe , and [we]3501-we fly all white in the moonlight on [our]3501-we mares , and hurry to the rescue of [[my]0-i darling]7104-my darling ! And [we]3501-we push the spears , and [we]3501-we scatter [them]3503-them , and [I]0-i come to the tent where [she]3496-she crouches , and catch [her]3496-she to [my]0-i saddle , and away ! Rip ! what a life ! " [Ripton]158-ripton strove to imagine [he]158-ripton could enjoy it . "[0-i] And then [we]3501-we shall come [home]675-home , and [I]0-i shall lead [Austin]186-richard 's life , with [her]3496-she to help [me]0-i . First be virtuous , [Rip]188-rip ! and then serve [your]188-rip country heart and soul . [A wise man]1421-a wise man told [me]0-i that . [I]0-i think [I]0-i shall do something . " Sunshine and cloud , cloud and sunshine , passed over [the lover]2354-the lover . Now life was a narrow ring ; now the distances extended , were winged , flew illimitably . An hour ago and food was hateful . Now [he]0-i manfully refreshed [his]0-i nature , and joined in [Algernon]140-algernon 's encomiums on [Miss Letitia Thompson]249-letitia . [Meantime Beauty]268-beauty slept , watched by [the veteran volunteer of [the hero]3139-the hero 's band]7781-the veteran volunteer of the hero 's band . [Lucy]132-lucy awoke from dreams which seemed reality , to the reality which was a dream . [She]132-lucy awoke calling for [some friend]7783-some friend , "[430-margaret] [Margaret]430-margaret ! " and heard [one]836-one say , "[430-margaret] [My]0-i name is [Bessy Berry]354-berry , [[my]0-i love]3506-my love ! not [Margaret]430-margaret . " Then [she]132-lucy asked piteously where [she]132-lucy was , and where was [Margaret]430-margaret , [[her]132-lucy dear friend]7785-her dear friend , and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry whispered , "[430-margaret] Sure [you]3506-my love 've got [a dearer]3507-a dearer ! " "[430-margaret] Ah ! " sighed [Lucy]132-lucy , sinking on [her]132-lucy pillow , overwhelmed by the strangeness of [her]132-lucy state . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry closed the frill of [her]489-mrs. berry nightgown and adjusted the bedclothes quietly . [Her]132-lucy name was breathed . "[430-margaret] Yes , [[my]0-i love]3506-my love ? " [she]132-lucy said . "[430-margaret] Is [he]3509-he here ? " "[3509-he] [He]3509-he 's gone , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear . " "[3509-he] Gone ? Oh , where ? " [The young girl]3424-the young girl started up in disorder . "[430-margaret] Gone , to be back , [[my]0-i love]3506-my love ! Ah ! [that young gentleman]1305-that young gentleman ! " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry chanted : "[1305-that young gentleman] Not a morsel have [he]3509-he eat ; not a drop have [he]3509-he drunk ! " "[489-mrs. berry] O [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! why did [you]489-mrs. berry not make [him]3509-he ? " [Lucy]132-lucy wept for [the famine - struck hero]7787-the famine - struck hero , who was just then feeding mightily . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry explained that to make one eat who thought the darling of [his]3509-he heart like to die , was a sheer impossibility for [the cleverest of [women]738-women]7788-the cleverest of women ; and on this deep truth [Lucy]132-lucy reflected , with [her]132-lucy eyes wide at the candle . [She]132-lucy wanted one to pour [her]132-lucy feelings out to . [She]132-lucy slid [her]132-lucy hand from under the bedclothes , and took [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's , and kissed it . [The good creature]7790-the good creature required no further avowal of [her]132-lucy secret , but forthwith leaned [her]132-lucy consummate bosom to the pillow , and petitioned heaven to bless [them]7791-them both ! Then [the little bride]7792-the little bride was alarmed , and wondered how [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry could have guessed it . "[489-mrs. berry] Why , " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , "[489-mrs. berry] [your]3513-you love is out of [your]3513-you eyes , and out of everything [ye]3513-you do . " And [the little bride]7792-the little bride wondered more . [She]7792-the little bride thought [she]7792-the little bride had been so very cautious not to betray it . [The common woman in [them]7791-them]7794-the common woman in them made cheer together after [their]7794-the common woman in them own April fashion . Following which [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry probed for the sweet particulars of this beautiful love - match ; but [the little bride]7792-the little bride 's lips were locked . [She]7792-the little bride only said [[her]7792-the little bride lover]2645-her lover was above [her]7792-the little bride in station . "[3513-you] And [you]3513-you 're [a Catholic]7015-a catholic , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ! " "[3513-you] Yes , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! " "[489-mrs. berry] And [him]3516-him [a Protestant]7670-a protestant . " "[7670-a protestant] Yes , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! " "[489-mrs. berry] [Dear]7001-dear , [dear]7001-dear ! And why should n't [ye]3513-you be ? " [she]489-mrs. berry ejaculated , seeing sadness return to [the bridal babe]7797-the bridal babe . "[489-mrs. berry] So as [you]3513-you was born , so shall [ye]3513-you be ! But [you]3513-you 'll have to make [your]3513-you arrangements about [the children]3520-the children . [The girls]3521-the girls to worship with yet , [the boys]839-the boys with [him]3516-him . It 's the same God , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ! [You]3513-you must n't blush at it , though [you]3513-you do look so pretty . If [[my]0-i young gentleman]3524-my young gentleman could see [you]3513-you now ! " "[3524-my young gentleman] Please , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! " [Lucy]132-lucy murmured . "[489-mrs. berry] Why , [he]3524-my young gentleman will , [you]3513-you know , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ! " "[489-mrs. berry] Oh , please , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! " "[489-mrs. berry] And [you]3513-you that ca n't bear the thoughts of it ! Well , [I]0-i do wish there was [fathers]2090-fathers and [mothers on both sides]3527-mothers on both sides and [dock - ments]3528-dock - ments signed , and [bridesmaids]3529-bridesmaids , and a breakfast ! but love is love , and ever will be , in spite of [them]3530-them . " [She]132-lucy made other and deeper dives into the little heart , but though [she]132-lucy drew up pearls , they were not of the kind [she]132-lucy searched for . The one fact that hung as a fruit upon [her]132-lucy tree of Love , [Lucy]132-lucy had given [her]132-lucy ; [she]132-lucy would not , in fealty to [[her]132-lucy lover]2645-her lover , reveal its growth and history , however sadly [she]132-lucy yearned to pour out all to [this dear old Mother Confessor]7799-this dear old mother confessor . [Her]132-lucy conduct drove [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry from the rosy to the autumnal view of matrimony , generally heralded by the announcement that it is a lottery . "[3513-you] And when [you]3513-you see [your]3513-you ticket , " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , "[3513-you] [you]3513-you sha n't know whether it 's a prize or a blank . And , [Lord]3531-lord knows ! [some]7591-some go on thinking it 's a prize when it turns on 'em and tears 'em . [I]0-i 'm one of the blanks , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ! [I]0-i drew a blank in [Berry]489-mrs. berry . [He]3534-he was a black [Berry]489-mrs. berry to [me]0-i , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ! Smile away ! [he]3534-he truly was , and [I]0-i a - prizin ' [him]3534-he as proud as [you]3513-you can conceive ! [[My]0-i dear]6235-my dear ! " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry pressed [her]489-mrs. berry hands flat on [her]489-mrs. berry apron . "[6235-my dear] [We]3537-we had n't been [a three months man]3538-a three months man and [wife]3539-wife , when [that man]6304-that man it was n't the honeymoon , which some ca n't say [that man]6304-that man Yes ! [he]6304-that man kicked [me]0-i . [[His]6304-that man wedded wife]3542-his wedded wife [he]6304-that man kicked ! Ah ! " [she]489-mrs. berry sighed to [Lucy]132-lucy 's large eyes , "[6304-that man] [I]0-i could have borne that . A blow do n't touch the heart , " [the poor creature]7800-the poor creature tapped [her]489-mrs. berry sensitive side . "[0-i] [I]0-i went on loving of [him]6304-that man , for [I]0-i 'm [a soft one]3543-a soft one . Tall as a Grenadier [he]6304-that man is , and when out of service grows [his]6304-that man moustache . [I]0-i used to call [him]6304-that man [[my]0-i body - guardsman]3544-my body - guardsman like [a Queen]3545-a queen ! [I]0-i flattered [him]6304-that man like [the fools [we]3547-we women]3546-the fools we women are . For , take [my]0-i word for it , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear , there 's nothing here below so vain as [a man]1294-a man ! That [I]0-i know . But [I]0-i did n't deserve it .... [I]0-i 'm [a superior cook]3550-a superior cook .... [I]0-i did not deserve that noways . " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry thumped [her]489-mrs. berry knee , and accentuated up [her]489-mrs. berry climax : "[0-i] [I]0-i mended [his]6304-that man linen . [I]0-i saw to [his]6304-that man adornments [he]6304-that man called [his]6304-that man clothes , [the bad man]3551-the bad man ! [I]0-i was [a servant to [him]6304-that man]3552-a servant to him , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ! and there it was nine months nine months from the day [he]6304-that man swear to protect and cherish and that nine calendar months , and [[my]0-i gentleman]3341-my gentleman is off with [another woman]3555-another woman ! Bone of [his]6304-that man bone ! pish ! " exclaimed [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , reckoning [her]489-mrs. berry wrongs over vividly . "[6304-that man] Here 's [my]0-i ring . A pretty ornament ! What do it mean ? [I]0-i 'm for tearin ' it off [my]0-i finger a dozen times in the day . It 's a symbol ? [I]0-i call it a tomfoolery for [the dead - alive]3556-the dead - alive to wear it , that 's [a widow]6773-a widow and not [a widow]6773-a widow , and have n't got a name for what [she]3559-she is in any Dixonary , [I]0-i 've looked , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear , and " [she]489-mrs. berry spread out [her]489-mrs. berry arms "[355-johnson] [Johnson]355-johnson have n't got a name for [me]0-i ! " At this impressive woe [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's voice quavered into sobs . [Lucy]132-lucy spoke gentle words to [the poor outcast from [Johnson]355-johnson]7801-the poor outcast from johnson . The sorrows of Autumn have no warning for [April]431-april . [The little bride]7792-the little bride , for all [her]7792-the little bride tender pity , felt happier when [she]7792-the little bride had heard [[her]7792-the little bride landlady]7803-her landlady 's moving tale of the wickedness of man , which cast in bright relief the glory of [that one hero who was [hers]7792-the little bride]7804-that one hero who was hers . Then from a short flight of inconceivable bliss , [she]7792-the little bride fell , shot by one of [her]7792-the little bride hundred Argus - eyed fears . "[355-johnson] O [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! [I]0-i 'm so young ! Think of [me]0-i only just seventeen ! " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry immediately dried [her]489-mrs. berry eyes to radiance . "[355-johnson] Young , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ! Nonsense ! There 's no so much harm in being young , here and there . [I]0-i knew [an Irish lady]3562-an irish lady was married at fourteen . [[Her]3562-an irish lady daughter]1755-her daughter married close over fourteen . [She]3562-an irish lady was [a grandmother]3564-a grandmother by thirty ! When [any strange man]3565-any strange man began , [she]3562-an irish lady used to ask [him]3565-any strange man what pattern [caps grandmothers]3566-caps grandmothers wore . [They]3566-caps grandmothers 'd stare ! Bless [you]3565-any strange man ! [the grandmother]3567-the grandmother could have married over and over again . It was [[her]3562-an irish lady daughter]1755-her daughter 's fault , not [hers]3567-the grandmother , [you]3565-any strange man know . " "[3562-an irish lady] [She]3562-an irish lady was three years younger , " mused [Lucy]132-lucy . "[3562-an irish lady] [She]3562-an irish lady married beneath [her]3562-an irish lady , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear . Ran off with [[[her]3562-an irish lady father]6343-her father 's bailiff 's son]3571-her father 's bailiff 's son . ' Ah , [Berry]489-mrs. berry ! ' [she]3562-an irish lady 'd say , ' if [I]0-i had n't been foolish , [I]0-i should be [[my]0-i lady]7056-my lady now not [Granny]432-granny ! ' [[Her]3562-an irish lady father]6343-her father never forgave [her]3562-an irish lady left all [[his]6343-her father estates]3574-his estates out of [the family]679-the family . " "[6343-her father] Did [[her]3562-an irish lady husband]1653-her husband always love [her]3562-an irish lady ? " [Lucy]132-lucy preferred to know . "[1653-her husband] In [his]1653-her husband way , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear , [he]1653-her husband did , " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , coming upon [her]132-lucy matrimonial wisdom . "[1653-her husband] [He]1653-her husband could n't help [himself]1653-her husband . If [he]1653-her husband left off , [he]1653-her husband began again . [She]3562-an irish lady was so clever , and did make [him]1653-her husband so comfortable . [Cook]3578-cook ! there was n't [such another cook out of [[a Alderman]3580-a alderman 's kitchen]3581-a alderman 's kitchen]3579-such another cook out of a alderman 's kitchen ; no , indeed ! And [she]3562-an irish lady [a born lady]3582-a born lady ! That tells [ye]3583-ye it 's the duty of [all women]7508-all women ! [She]3562-an irish lady had [her]3562-an irish lady saying ' When the parlour fire gets low , put coals on the ketchen fire ! ' and a good saying it is to treasure . [Such is man]3585-such is man ! no use in havin' [their]3585-such is man hearts if [ye]3583-ye do n't have [their]3585-such is man stomachs . " Perceiving that [she]3583-ye grew abstruse , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry added briskly : "[3583-ye] [You]3583-ye know nothing about that yet , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear . Only mind [me]0-i and mark [me]0-i : do n't neglect [your]3583-ye cookery . [Kissing]433-kissing do n't last : cookery do ! " Here , with an aphorism worthy a place in [The Pilgrim 'S Scrip]2698-the pilgrim 's scrip , [she]3583-ye broke off to go posseting for [[her]3583-ye dear invalid]7806-her dear invalid . [Lucy]132-lucy was quite well ; very eager to be allowed to rise and be ready when the knock should come . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , in [her]489-mrs. berry loving considerateness for [the little bride]7792-the little bride , positively commanded [her]132-lucy to lie down , and be quiet , and submit to be nursed and cherished . For [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry well knew that ten minutes alone with [the hero]3139-the hero could only be had while [the little bride]7792-the little bride was in that unattainable position . Thanks to [her]489-mrs. berry strategy , as [she]489-mrs. berry thought , [her]489-mrs. berry object was gained . The night did not pass before [she]489-mrs. berry learnt , from [the hero]3139-the hero 's own mouth , that [Mr. Richards]434-mr. richards , [the father of [the hero]3139-the hero]7811-the father of the hero , and [a stern lawyer]7813-a stern lawyer , was adverse to [his]434-mr. richards union with [this young lady [he]434-mr. richards loved]7814-this young lady he loved , because of [a ward of [his]434-mr. richards]7815-a ward of his , heiress to an immense property , whom [he]434-mr. richards desired [[his]434-mr. richards son]772-his son to espouse ; and because [[his]434-mr. richards darling [Letitia]249-letitia]7817-his darling letitia was [a Catholic Letitia]7818-a catholic letitia , [the sole daughter of [a brave naval officer deceased]7820-a brave naval officer deceased , and in the hands of [a savage uncle]7821-a savage uncle , who wanted to sacrifice this beauty to [a brute of a son]7822-a brute of a son]7819-the sole daughter of a brave naval officer deceased , and in the hands of a savage uncle , who wanted to sacrifice this beauty to a brute of a son . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry listened credulously to the emphatic narrative , and spoke to the effect that the wickedness of [old people]7823-old people formed the excuse for the wildness of [young ones]7824-young ones . The ceremonious administration of oaths of secrecy and devotion over , [she]489-mrs. berry was enrolled in [[the hero]3139-the hero 's band , which now numbered three , and entered upon the duties with feminine energy , for there are [no conspirators like [women]738-women]7827-no conspirators like women]7826-the hero 's band , which now numbered three , and entered upon the duties with feminine energy , for there are no conspirators like women . [Ripton]158-ripton 's lieutenancy became a sinecure , [his]158-ripton rank merely titular . [He]158-ripton had never been married [he]158-ripton knew nothing about licences , except that they must be obtained , and were not difficult [he]158-ripton had not an idea that so many days ' warning must be given to [the clergyman of [the parish where one of [the parties was resident]7831-the parties was resident]7830-the parish where one of the parties was resident]7829-the clergyman of the parish where one of the parties was resident . How should [he]158-ripton ? All [his]158-ripton forethought was comprised in the ring , and whenever the discussion of arrangements for the great event grew particularly hot and important , [he]158-ripton would say , with a shrewd nod : "[433-kissing] [We]3587-they must n't forget the ring , [you]3588-you know , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! " and [the new member]7832-the new member was only prevented by natural complacence from shouting : "[489-mrs. berry] Oh , [drat]3589-drat [ye]3588-you ! and [your]3588-you ring too . " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry had acted conspicuously in fifteen marriages , by banns , and by licence , and to have such an obvious requisite dinned in [her]489-mrs. berry ears was exasperating . [They]3587-they could not have contracted alliance with [an auxiliary more invaluable , an authority so profound]7833-an auxiliary more invaluable , an authority so profound ; and [they]3587-they acknowledged it to [themselves]3587-they . [The hero]3139-the hero marched like [an automaton]7835-an automaton at [her]489-mrs. berry bidding ; [Lieutenant Thompson]435-lieutenant thompson was rejoiced to perform services as [errand - boy in the enterprise]7836-errand - boy in the enterprise . "[3589-drat] It 's in hopes [you]3588-you 'll be happier than [me]0-i , [I]0-i do it , " said [the devout and charitable Berry]489-mrs. berry . "[0-i] Marriages is made in heaven , [they]3590-they say ; and if that 's the case , [I]0-i say [they]3590-they do n't take much account of [us]3591-us below ! " [Her]489-mrs. berry own woeful experiences had been given to [the hero]3139-the hero in exchange for [his]3139-the hero story of [cruel parents]7838-cruel parents . [Richard]186-richard vowed to [her]489-mrs. berry that [he]186-richard would henceforth hold it a duty to hunt out [the wanderer]7839-the wanderer from wedded bonds , and bring [him]3592-he back bound and suppliant . "[3590-they] Oh , [he]3592-he 'll come ! " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , pursing prophetic wrinkles : "[3592-he] [he]3592-he 'll come of [his]3592-he own accord . Never anywhere will [he]3592-he meet [such a cook]3593-such a cook as [Bessy Berry]354-berry ! And [he]3592-he know [her]3593-such a cook value in [his]3592-he heart of hearts . And [I]0-i do believe , when [he]3592-he do come , [I]0-i shall be opening these arms to [him]3592-he again , and not slapping [his]3592-he impidence in the face [I]0-i 'm that soft ! [I]0-i always was in matrimony , [Mr. Richards]434-mr. richards ! " As when [nations]7840-nations are secretly preparing for war , [the docks]7841-the docks and [arsenals]7842-arsenals hammer night and day , and [busy contractors]7843-busy contractors measure time by inches , and the air hums around : for leagues as it were myriads of bees , so [the house]711-the house and neighbourhood of [the matrimonial soft one]7845-the matrimonial soft one resounded in the heroic style , and knew little of the changes of light decreed by Creation . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was [the general of the hour]7846-the general of the hour . Down to [Doctors]436-doctors ' Commons [she]489-mrs. berry expedited [the hero]3139-the hero , instructing [him]3139-the hero how boldly to face the Law , and fib : for that [the Law]437-the law never could mist a fib and a bold face . Down [the hero]3139-the hero went , and proclaimed [his]3139-the hero presence . And lo ! [the Law]7849-the law danced to [him]3139-the hero its sedatest lovely bear's - dance . Think [ye]7850-ye [the Lawless]438-the lawless susceptible to [him]3139-the hero than flesh and blood ? With a beautiful confidence it put the few familiar questions to [him]3139-the hero , and nodded to [his]3139-the hero replies : then stamped the bond , and took the fee . It must be an old vagabond at heart that can permit the irrevocable to go so cheap , even to [a hero]2675-a hero . For only mark [him]3139-the hero when [he]3139-the hero is petitioned by [heroes]3147-heroes and [heroines]7853-heroines to undo what [he]3139-the hero does so easily ! [That small archway of [Doctors]436-doctors ' Commons]7854-that small archway of doctors ' commons seems the eye of a needle , through which the lean purse has a way , somehow , of slipping more readily than the portly ; but once through , [all are camels]7855-all are camels alike , [the lean purse]7856-the lean purse an especially big camel . Dispensing tremendous marriage as it does , [the Law]7849-the law can have no conscience . "[434-mr. richards] [I]0-i had n't the slightest difficulty , " said [the exulting hero]7858-the exulting hero . "[0-i] Of course not ! " returns [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . "[0-i] It 's as easy , if ye're in earnest , as buying a plum bun . " Likewise [the ambassador of [the hero]3139-the hero]7859-the ambassador of the hero went to claim the promise of [the Church]7861-the church to be in attendance on a certain spot , on a certain day , and there hear oath of eternal fealty , and gird [him]3139-the hero about with all its forces : which [the Church]7861-the church , receiving a wink from [the Law]7849-the law , obsequiously engaged to do , for less than the price of a plum - cake . Meantime , while [craftsmen]7864-craftsmen and [skilled women]7865-skilled women , directed by [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , were toiling to deck the day at hand , [Raynham]3-raynham and [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe slept , the former soundly ; and one day was as another to [them]7855-all are camels . Regularly every morning a letter arrived from [Richard]186-richard to [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , containing observations on the phenomena of [London]12-london ; remarks mainly cynical on the speeches and acts of Parliament ; and reasons for not having yet been able to call on [the Grandisons]363-the grandisons . [They]7855-all are camels were certainly rather monotonous and spiritless . [The baronet]609-the baronet did not complain . That cold dutiful tone assured [him]609-the baronet there was no internal trouble or distraction . "[0-i] The letters of [a healthful physique]3594-a healthful physique ! " [he]609-the baronet said to [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , with sure insight . Complacently [he]609-the baronet sat and smiled , little witting that [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son 's ordeal was imminent , and that [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son 's ordeal was to be [his]609-the baronet own . [Hippias]334-hippias wrote that [[his]609-the baronet nephew]6106-his nephew was killing [him]609-the baronet by making appointments which [he]609-the baronet never kept , and altogether neglecting [him]609-the baronet in the most shameless way , so that [his]609-the baronet ganglionic centre was in a ten times worse state than when [he]609-the baronet left [Raynham]3-raynham . [He]609-the baronet wrote very bitterly , but it was hard to feel compassion for [his]609-the baronet offended stomach . On the other hand , [young Tom Blaize]144-tom was not forthcoming , and had despatched no tidings whatever . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize smoked [his]167-farmer blaize pipe evening after evening , vastly disturbed . [London]12-london was [a large place [young Tom]144-tom might be lost in [it]12-london]7871-a large place young tom might be lost in it , [he]167-farmer blaize thought ; and [young Tom]144-tom had [his]144-tom weaknesses . [A wolf at [Belthorpe]22-belthorpe]7872-a wolf at belthorpe , [he]144-tom was likely to be [a sheep in [London]12-london]7873-a sheep in london , as yokels have proved . But what had become of [Lucy]132-lucy ? This consideration almost sent [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize off to [London]12-london direct , and [he]167-farmer blaize would have gone had not [his]167-farmer blaize pipe enlightened [him]167-farmer blaize . [A young fellow]7874-a young fellow might play truant and get into a scrape , but [a young man]7024-a young man and [a young woman]7876-a young woman were sure to be heard of , unless [they]7877-they were acting in complicity . Why , of course , [young Tom]144-tom had behaved like [a man]1294-a man , [the rascal]7476-the rascal ! and married [her]132-lucy outright there , while [he]144-tom had the chance . It was a long guess . Still it was the only reasonable way of accounting for [his]144-tom extraordinary silence , and therefore [the farmer]863-the farmer held to it that [he]144-tom had done the deed . [He]144-tom argued as [modern men]7881-modern men do who think [the hero , the upsetter of ordinary calculations]7882-the hero , the upsetter of ordinary calculations , is gone from [us]7883-us . So , after despatching a letter to [a friend in [town]6720-town]7884-a friend in town to be on the outlook for [son Tom]7886-son tom , [he]144-tom continued awhile to smoke [his]144-tom pipe , rather elated than not , and mused on the shrewd manner [he]144-tom should adopt when [Master Honeymoon]439-master honeymoon did appear . Toward the middle of the second week of [Richard]186-richard 's absence , [Tom Bakewell]199-tom came to [Raynham]3-raynham for Cassandra , and privately handed a letter to [the Eighteenth Century]713-the eighteenth century , containing a request for money , and a round sum . [The Eighteenth Century]713-the eighteenth century was as good as [her]713-the eighteenth century word , and gave [Tom]199-tom a letter in return , enclosing a cheque on [her]713-the eighteenth century bankers , amply providing to keep the heroic engine in motion at a moderate pace . [Tom]199-tom went back , and [Raynham]3-raynham and [Lobourne]181-lobourne slept and dreamed not of the morrow . [The System]6689-the system , wedded to Time , slept , and knew not how [he]144-tom had been outraged anticipated by seven pregnant seasons . For Time had heard [the hero]3139-the hero swear to that legalizing instrument , and had also registered an oath . Ah [me]3539-wife ! venerable Hebrew Time ! [he]3139-the hero is unforgiving . Half the confusion and fever of [the world]597-the world comes of this vendetta [he]3139-the hero declares against [the hapless innocents who have once done [him]3139-the hero]7892-the hapless innocents who have once done him a wrong . [They]7892-the hapless innocents who have once done him can not escape [him]3139-the hero . [They]7892-the hapless innocents who have once done him will never outlive it . [The father of jokes]7893-the father of jokes , [he]3139-the hero is [himself]3139-the hero no joke ; which it seems the business of [men]761-men to discover . The days roll round . [He]3139-the hero is [[their]761-men servant]7895-their servant now . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry has a new satin gown , a beautiful bonnet , a gold brooch , and sweet gloves , presented to [her]489-mrs. berry by [the hero]3139-the hero , wherein to stand by [[his]3139-the hero bride]6658-his bride at the altar to - morrow ; and , instead of being [an old wary hen]7898-an old wary hen , [she]489-mrs. berry is as much a chicken as [any of [the party]7900-the party]7899-any of the party , such has been the magic of these articles . [Fathers]2090-fathers [she]489-mrs. berry sees accepting the facts produced for [them]2090-fathers by [[their]2090-fathers children]6796-their children ; a world content to be carved out as it pleases [the hero]3139-the hero . At last Time brings the bridal eve , and is blest as [a benefactor]646-a benefactor . The final arrangements are made ; [the bridegroom]7905-the bridegroom does depart ; and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry lights [the little bride]7792-the little bride to [her]7792-the little bride bed . [Lucy]132-lucy stops on [the landing]7907-the landing where there is an old clock eccentrically correct that night . ' Tis the palpitating pause before the gates of [her]132-lucy transfiguration . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry sees [her]132-lucy put [her]132-lucy rosy finger on the One about to strike , and touch all the hours successively till [she]132-lucy comes to the Twelve that shall sound "[3539-wife] [Wife]3539-wife " in [her]132-lucy ears on the morrow , moving [her]132-lucy lips the while , and looking round archly solemn when [she]132-lucy has done ; and that sight so catches at [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's heart that , not guessing Time to be [[the poor child]2586-the poor child 's enemy]7909-the poor child 's enemy , [she]489-mrs. berry endangers [her]489-mrs. berry candle by folding [Lucy]132-lucy warmly in [her]489-mrs. berry arms , whimpering ; "[3539-wife] Bless [you]3596-you for [a darling]3597-a darling ! [[you]3596-you innocent lamb]3598-you innocent lamb ! [You]3596-you shall be happy ! [You]3596-you shall ! " [Old Time]440-old time gazes grimly ahead .[3596-you]

CHAPTER XXIX

Although it blew hard when [Caesar]441-caesar crossed [the Rubicon]75-the rubicon , [the passage of [that river]3600-that river]3599-the passage of that river is commonly calm ; calm as [Acheron]76-acheron . So long as [he]441-caesar gets [his]441-caesar fare , [the ferryman]3601-the ferryman does not need to be told whom [he]441-caesar carries : [he]441-caesar pulls with a will , and [heroes]3147-heroes may be over in half - an - hour . Only when [they]3147-heroes stand on [the opposite bank]3603-the opposite bank , do [they]3147-heroes see what a leap [they]3147-heroes have taken . [The shores]2649-the shores [they]3147-heroes have relinquished shrink to an infinite remoteness . There [they]3147-heroes have dreamed : here [they]3147-heroes must act . There lie youth and irresolution : here manhood and purpose . [They]3147-heroes are veritably in [another land]3605-another land : a moral Acheron divides [their]3147-heroes life . [Their]3147-heroes memories scarce seem [their]3147-heroes own ! The Philosophical Geography about to be published observes that [each man]3606-each man has , one time or other , a little Rubicon a clear or a foul water to cross . It is asked [him]3606-each man : " Wilt [thou]3147-heroes [we]3607-us d this Fate , and give up all behind [thee]3147-heroes ? "[3606-each man] And " [I]3606-each man will , "[3606-each man] firmly pronounced , speeds [him]3606-each man over . The above - named manuscript authority informs [us]3607-us , that by far the greater number of caresses rolled by this heroic flood to [[its]3608-its sister stream below]3609-its sister stream below , are [those of fellows who have repented [their]3610-those of fellows who have repented their pledge , and have tried to swim back to the bank they have blotted out pledge , and have tried to swim back to [the bank]6829-the bank [they]3610-those of fellows who have repented their pledge , and have tried to swim back to the bank they have blotted out have blotted out]3610-those of fellows who have repented their pledge , and have tried to swim back to the bank they have blotted out . For though [every man of [us]3607-us]3612-every man of us may be [a hero]2675-a hero for one fatal minute , [very few]7215-very few remain so after a day 's march even : and who wonders that [Madam Fate]442-madam fate is indignant , and wears the features of the terrible Universal Fate to [him]3606-each man ? Fail before [her]3615-her , either in heart or in act , and lo , how the alluring loves in [her]3615-her visage wither and sicken to what it is modelled on ! Be [your]3616-your Rubicon big or small , clear or foul , it is the same : [you]3616-your shall not return . On or to [Acheron]76-acheron ! [I]0-i subscribe to that saying of [The Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's Scrip : " The danger of a little knowledge of things is disputable : but beware the little knowledge of one 's self ! "[226-richard] [Richard Feverel]226-richard was now crossing [the River]78-the river of [[his]226-richard Ordeal]3618-his ordeal . Already the mists were stealing over [the land]6345-the land [he]226-richard had left : [his]226-richard life was cut in two , and [he]226-richard breathed but the air that met [his]226-richard nostrils . [[His]226-richard father]775-his father , [[his]226-richard father]775-his father 's love , [his]226-richard boyhood and ambition , were shadowy . [His]226-richard poetic dreams had taken a living attainable shape . [He]226-richard had a distincter impression of the Autumnal [Berry]489-mrs. berry and [[her]489-mrs. berry household]3622-her household than of anything at [Raynham]3-raynham . And yet [the young man]2387-the young man loved [[his]2387-the young man father]775-his father , loved [[his]2387-the young man home]3625-his home : and [I]0-i daresay [Caesar]441-caesar loved [Rome]72-rome : but whether [he]441-caesar did or no , [Caesar]441-caesar when [he]441-caesar killed [the Republic]3626-the republic was quite bald , and [the hero [we]3628-we are dealing with]3627-the hero we are dealing with is scarce beginning to feel [his]441-caesar despotic moustache . Did [he]441-caesar know what [he]441-caesar was made of ? Doubtless , nothing at all . But honest passion has an instinct that can be safer than conscious wisdom . [He]441-caesar was an arrow drawn to the head , flying from the bow . [His]441-caesar audacious mendacities and subterfuges did not strike [him]441-caesar as in any way criminal ; for [he]441-caesar was perfectly sure that the winning and securing of [Lucy]132-lucy would in the end be boisterously approved of , and in that case , were not the means justified ? Not that [he]441-caesar took trouble to argue thus , as [older heroes]3629-older heroes and [self - convicting villains]3630-self - convicting villains are in the habit of doing ; to deduce a clear conscience . [Conscience]259-conscience and [Lucy]132-lucy went together . It was a soft fair day . The [Rubicon]75-the rubicon sparkled in the morning sun . One of those days when [London]12-london embraces the prospect of summer , and troops forth all [its]12-london babies . [The pavement]3463-the pavement , [the squares]3632-the squares , [the parks]3137-the parks , were early alive with the cries of young [Britain]303-moral britain . [Violet and primrose girls]3634-violet and primrose girls , and [organ boys with military monkeys]3635-organ boys with military monkeys , and systematic bands very determined in tone if not in tune , filled the atmosphere , and crowned the blazing procession of omnibuses , freighted with [business men]3636-business men , Cityward , where a column of reddish brown smoke , blown aloft by [the South - west]3310-the south - west , marked the scene of conflict to which [these persistent warriors]3638-these persistent warriors repaired . [Richard]226-richard had seen much of early [London]12-london that morning . [His]226-richard plans were laid . [He]226-richard had taken care to ensure [his]226-richard personal liberty against accidents , by leaving [[his]226-richard hotel]1995-his hotel and [[his]226-richard injured uncle]3640-his injured uncle [Hippias]334-hippias at sunrise . To - day or to - morrow [[his]226-richard father]775-his father was to arrive . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize , [Tom Bakewell]199-tom reported to [him]226-richard , was raging in [town]6720-town . Another day and [she]3643-she might be torn from [him]226-richard : but to - day this miracle of creation would be [his]226-richard , and then from [those glittering banks yonder]3644-those glittering banks yonder , let [them]3644-those glittering banks yonder summon [him]226-richard to surrender [her]3643-she who dared ! The position of things looked so propitious that [he]226-richard naturally thought the powers waiting on love conspired in [his]226-richard behalf . And [she]3643-she , too since [she]3643-she must cross [this river]3645-this river , [she]3643-she had sworn to [him]226-richard to be brave , and do [him]226-richard honour , and wear the true gladness of [her]3643-she heart in [her]3643-she face . Without a suspicion of folly in [his]226-richard acts , or fear of results , [Richard]226-richard strolled into [Kensington Gardens]81-kensington gardens , breakfasting on the foreshadow of [his]226-richard great joy , now with a vision of [[his]226-richard bride]6658-his bride , now of the new life opening to [him]226-richard . Mountain masses of clouds , rounded in sunlight , swung up the blue . The flowering chestnut pavilions overhead rustled and hummed . A sound in [his]226-richard ears as of a banner unfolding in the joyful distance lulled [him]226-richard . [He]226-richard was to meet [[his]226-richard bride]6658-his bride at [the church]7861-the church at a quarter past eleven . [His]226-richard watch said a quarter to ten . [He]226-richard strolled on beneath the long - stemmed trees toward [the well dedicated to [a saint obscure]3650-a saint obscure]3649-the well dedicated to a saint obscure . [Some people]3651-some people were drinking at [the well]3652-the well . [A florid lady]3653-a florid lady stood by [a younger one]3654-a younger one , who had a little silver mug half - way to [her]3653-a florid lady mouth , and evinced undisguised dislike to the liquor of [the salutary saint]3655-the salutary saint . " Drink , [child]1705-child ! "[3656-the maturer lady] said [the maturer lady]3656-the maturer lady . " That is only [your]1705-child second mug . [I]3656-the maturer lady insist upon [your]1705-child drinking three full ones every morning [we]7911-we 're in [town]6720-town . [Your]1705-child constitution positively requires iron ! "[3656-the maturer lady] " But , [mama]7913-mama , "[933-the other] [the other]933-the other expostulated , " it 's so nasty . [I]933-the other shall be sick . "[933-the other] " Drink ! "[3656-the maturer lady] was the harsh injunction . " Nothing to the German waters , [[my]3656-the maturer lady dear]6235-my dear . Here , let [me]3656-the maturer lady taste . "[3656-the maturer lady] [She]3656-the maturer lady took the mug and gave it a flying kiss . " [I]3656-the maturer lady declare [I]3656-the maturer lady think it almost nice not at all objectionable . Pray , taste it , "[3656-the maturer lady] [she]3656-the maturer lady said to [a gentleman standing below [them]3659-them]3658-a gentleman standing below them to act as [cup - bearer]3660-cup - bearer . [An unmistakable cis - Rubicon voice]3661-an unmistakable cis - rubicon voice replied : " Certainly , if it 's good fellowship ; though [I]3661-an unmistakable cis - rubicon voice confess [I]3661-an unmistakable cis - rubicon voice do n't think mutual sickness a very engaging ceremony . "[3661-an unmistakable cis - rubicon voice] Can [one]836-one never escape from [[one]836-one 's relatives]3664-one 's relatives ? [Richard]226-richard ejaculated inwardly . Without a doubt [those people]3665-those people were [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , [Clare]147-clare , and [Adrian]346-adrian . [He]226-richard had them under [his]226-richard eyes . [Clare]147-clare , peeping up from [her]3656-the maturer lady constitutional dose to make sure [no man]7774-no man was near to see the possible consequence of it , was the first to perceive [him]226-richard . [Her]3656-the maturer lady hand dropped . " Now , pray , drink , and do not fuss ! "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . " [Mama]7913-mama ! "[147-clare] [Clare]147-clare gasped . [Richard]226-richard came forward and capitulated honourably , since retreat was out of the question . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria swam to meet [him]226-richard : " [[My]138-mrs. doria own boy]7916-my own boy ! [[My]138-mrs. doria dear]6235-my dear [Richard]226-richard ! "[138-mrs. doria] profuse of exclamations . [Clare]147-clare shyly greeted [him]226-richard . [Adrian]346-adrian kept in the background . " Why , [we]7918-we were coming for [you]226-richard to - day , [Richard]226-richard , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , smiling effusion ; and rattled on , " [We]7918-we want [another cavalier]7919-another cavalier . This is delightful ! [[My]138-mrs. doria dear nephew]7920-my dear nephew ! [You]7920-my dear nephew have grown from [a boy]1243-a boy to [a man]1294-a man . And there 's down on [his]7920-my dear nephew lip ! And what brings [you]7920-my dear nephew here at such an hour in the morning ? Poetry , [I]138-mrs. doria suppose ! Here , take [my]138-mrs. doria arm , [child]1705-child . [Clare]147-clare ! finish that mug and thank [[your]147-clare cousin]6184-your cousin for sparing [you]147-clare the third . [I]138-mrs. doria always bring [her]6184-your cousin , when [we]7918-we are by a chalybeate , to take the waters before breakfast . [We]7918-we have to get up at unearthly hours . Think , [[my]138-mrs. doria dear boy]6104-my dear boy ! [Mothers]7926-mothers are sacrifices ! And so [you]147-clare 've been alone a fortnight with [[your]147-clare agreeable uncle]7927-your agreeable uncle ! A charming time of it [you]147-clare must have had ! [Poor Hippias]334-hippias ! what may be [his]334-hippias last nostrum ? "[138-mrs. doria] " [Nephew]7928-nephew ! "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian stretched [his]346-adrian head round to [the couple]1811-the couple . " [Doses of [nephew]7928-nephew]7929-doses of nephew taken morning and night fourteen days ! And [he]334-hippias guarantees that it shall destroy an iron constitution in a month . "[346-adrian] [Richard]226-richard mechanically shook [Adrian]346-adrian 's hand as [he]226-richard spoke . " Quite well , [Ricky]226-richard ? "[226-richard] " Yes : well enough , "[226-richard] [Richard]226-richard answered . " Well ? "[3668-his vigorous aunt] resumed [[his]226-richard vigorous aunt]3668-his vigorous aunt , walking on with [him]226-richard , while [Clare]147-clare and [Adrian]346-adrian followed . " [I]3669-i really never saw [you]7928-nephew looking so handsome . There 's something about [your]7928-nephew face look at [me]3669-i [you]7928-nephew need n't blush . [You]7928-nephew 've grown to [an Apollo]7931-an apollo . That blue buttoned - up frock coat becomes [you]7928-nephew admirably and those gloves , and that easy neck - tie . [Your]7928-nephew style is irreproachable , quite a style of [your]7928-nephew own ! And nothing eccentric . [You]7928-nephew have the instinct of dress . Dress shows blood , [[my]3669-i dear boy]6104-my dear boy , as much as anything else . [Boy]1054-boy ! [you]7928-nephew see , [I]3669-i ca n't forget old habits . [You]7928-nephew were [a boy]1243-a boy when [I]3669-i left , and now ! Do [you]7928-nephew see any change in [him]7928-nephew , [Clare]147-clare ? "[3669-i] [she]3669-i turned half round to [[her]3669-i daughter]1755-her daughter . " [Richard]226-richard is looking very well , [mama]7913-mama , "[147-clare] said [Clare]147-clare , glancing at [him]3671-you under [her]3669-i eyelids . " [I]147-clare wish [I]147-clare could say the same of [you]3671-you , [[my]147-clare dear]6235-my dear . Take [my]147-clare arm , [Richard]226-richard . Are [you]3671-you afraid of [[your]3671-you aunt]7937-your aunt ? [I]147-clare want to get used to [you]3671-you . Wo n't it be pleasant , [our]7938-our being all in [town]6720-town together in the season ? How fresh the Opera will be to [you]3671-you ! [Austin]186-richard , [I]147-clare hear , takes [stalls]7940-stalls . [You]3671-you can come to [the Forey 's box]7941-the forey 's box when [you]3671-you like . [We]7938-our are staying with [the Foreys]443-the foreys close by here . [I]147-clare think it 's a little too far out , [you]3671-you know ; but [they]443-the foreys like [the neighbourhood]1791-the neighbourhood . This is what [I]147-clare have always said : Give [him]186-richard more liberty ! [Austin]186-richard has seen it at last . How do [you]186-richard think [Clare]147-clare looking ? "[147-clare] The question had to be repeated . [Richard]186-richard surveyed [[his]186-richard cousin]1014-his cousin hastily , and praised [her]1014-his cousin looks . " Pale ! "[186-richard] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria sighed . " Rather pale , [aunt]7943-aunt . "[138-mrs. doria] " Grown very much do n't [you]186-richard think , [Richard]186-richard ? "[186-richard] " [Very tall girl]7944-very tall girl indeed , [aunt]7943-aunt . "[186-richard] " If [she]1014-his cousin had but a little more colour , [[my]138-mrs. doria dear [Richard]186-richard]7946-my dear richard ! [I]138-mrs. doria 'm sure [I]138-mrs. doria give [her]1014-his cousin all the iron [she]1014-his cousin can swallow , but that pallor still continues . [I]138-mrs. doria think [she]1014-his cousin does not prosper away from [[her]1014-his cousin old companion]7947-her old companion . [She]1014-his cousin was accustomed to look up to [you]186-richard , [Richard]186-richard "[138-mrs. doria] " Did [you]3673-you get [Ralph]262-ralph 's letter , [aunt]7943-aunt ? "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard interrupted [her]3673-you . " Absurd ! "[3673-you] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria pressed [his]186-richard arm . " The nonsense of [a boy]1243-a boy ! Why did [you]186-richard undertake to forward such stuff ? "[138-mrs. doria] " [I]186-richard 'm certain [he]1243-a boy loves [her]7943-aunt , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , in a serious way . The maternal eyes narrowed on [him]186-richard . " Life , [[my]138-mrs. doria dear]6235-my dear [Richard]186-richard , is a game of cross - purposes , "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria observed , dropping [her]138-mrs. doria fluency , and was rather angered to hear [him]186-richard laugh . [He]186-richard excused [himself]186-richard by saying that [she]138-mrs. doria spoke so like [[his]186-richard father]775-his father . " [You]186-richard breakfast with [us]7951-us , "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria freshened off again . " [The Foreys]443-the foreys wish to see [you]186-richard ; [the girls]3521-the girls are dying to know [you]186-richard . Do [you]186-richard know , [you]186-richard have a reputation on account of that "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria crushed an intruding adjective " System [you]186-richard were brought up on . [You]186-richard must n't mind it . For [my]138-mrs. doria part , [I]138-mrs. doria think [you]186-richard look a credit to it . Do n't be bashful with [young women]7953-young women , mind ! As much as [you]186-richard please with [the old ones]7954-the old ones . [You]186-richard know how to behave among [men]761-men . There [you]186-richard have [[your]186-richard Drawing - room Guide]7956-your drawing - room guide ! [I]138-mrs. doria 'm sure [I]138-mrs. doria shall be proud of [you]186-richard . Am [I]138-mrs. doria not ? "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria addressed [his]3675-his eyes coaxingly . A benevolent idea struck [Richard]186-richard , that [he]186-richard might employ the minutes to spare , in pleading the case of [poor Ralph]262-ralph ; and , as [he]186-richard was drawn along , [he]186-richard pulled out [his]186-richard watch to note the precise number of minutes [he]186-richard could dedicate to [this charitable office]3676-this charitable office . " Pardon [me]138-mrs. doria , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . " [You]186-richard want manners , [[my]138-mrs. doria dear boy]6104-my dear boy . [I]138-mrs. doria think it never happened to [me]138-mrs. doria before that [a man]1294-a man consulted [his]1294-a man watch in [my]138-mrs. doria presence . "[138-mrs. doria] [Richard]186-richard mildly replied that [he]186-richard had an engagement at a particular hour , up to which [he]186-richard was [[her]138-mrs. doria servant]3677-her servant . " [Fiddlededee]444-fiddlededee ! "[3678-the vivacious lady] [the vivacious lady]3678-the vivacious lady sang . " Now [I]3678-the vivacious lady 've got [you]186-richard , [I]3678-the vivacious lady mean to keep [you]186-richard . Oh ! [I]3678-the vivacious lady 've heard all about [you]186-richard . This ridiculous indifference that [[your]186-richard father]6302-your father makes so much of ! Why , of course , [you]186-richard wanted to see [the world]597-the world ! [A strong healthy young man]7961-a strong healthy young man shut up all [his]7961-a strong healthy young man life in [a lonely house]7962-a lonely house [no friends]748-no friends , [no society]7964-no society , no amusements but those of [rustics]7965-rustics ! Of course [you]186-richard were indifferent ! [Your]186-richard intelligence and superior mind alone saved [you]186-richard from becoming [a dissipated country boor]7966-a dissipated country boor . Where are the others ? "[3678-the vivacious lady] [Clare]147-clare and [Adrian]346-adrian came up at a quick pace . " [[My]346-adrian damozel]7967-my damozel dropped something , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian explained . [[Her]3679-her mother]6590-her mother asked what it was . " Nothing , [mama]7913-mama , "[147-clare] said [Clare]147-clare , demurely , and [they]3681-they proceeded as before . Overborne by [[his]3679-her aunt]3682-his aunt 's fluency of tongue , and occupied in acute calculation of the flying minutes , [Richard]186-richard let many pass before [he]186-richard edged in a word for [Ralph]262-ralph . When [he]186-richard did , [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria stopped [him]186-richard immediately . " [I]138-mrs. doria must tell [you]7913-mama , [child]1705-child , that [I]138-mrs. doria refuse to listen to such rank idiotcy . "[138-mrs. doria] " It 's nothing of the kind , [aunt]7943-aunt . "[138-mrs. doria] " The fancy of [a boy]1243-a boy . "[138-mrs. doria] " [He]1243-a boy 's not [a boy]1243-a boy . [He]1243-a boy 's half - a - year older than [I]138-mrs. doria am ! "[138-mrs. doria] " [[You]1705-child silly child]7973-you silly child ! The moment [you]1705-child fall in love , [you]1705-child all think [yourselves]1705-child [men]761-men . "[138-mrs. doria] " On [my]138-mrs. doria honour , [aunt]7943-aunt ! [I]138-mrs. doria believe [he]1243-a boy loves [her]7943-aunt thoroughly . "[138-mrs. doria] " Did [he]1243-a boy tell [you]1705-child so , [child]1705-child ? "[138-mrs. doria] " [Men]761-men do n't speak openly of those things , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard . " [Boys]816-boys do , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . " But listen to [me]138-mrs. doria in earnest , [aunt]7943-aunt . [I]138-mrs. doria want [you]7943-aunt to be kind to [Ralph]262-ralph . Do n't drive [him]262-ralph to [You]7943-aunt maybe sorry for it . Let [him]262-ralph do let [him]262-ralph write to [her]7943-aunt , and see [her]7943-aunt . [I]138-mrs. doria believe [women]738-women are as cruel as [men]761-men in these things . "[138-mrs. doria] " [I]138-mrs. doria never encourage absurdity , [Richard]186-richard . "[138-mrs. doria] " What objection have [you]138-mrs. doria to [Ralph]262-ralph , [aunt]7943-aunt ? "[138-mrs. doria] " Oh , [they]7983-they 're [both good families]7984-both good families . It 's not that absurdity , [Richard]186-richard . It will be to [his]262-ralph credit to remember that [his]262-ralph first fancy was n't [a dairymaid]1738-a dairymaid . "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria pitched [her]138-mrs. doria accent tellingly . It did not touch [[her]138-mrs. doria nephew]3683-her nephew . " Do n't [you]138-mrs. doria want [Clare]147-clare ever to marry ? "[3683-her nephew] [He]3683-her nephew put the last point of reason to [her]138-mrs. doria . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria laughed . " [I]138-mrs. doria hope so , [child]1705-child . [We]7987-we must find [some comfortable old gentleman]7988-some comfortable old gentleman for [her]138-mrs. doria . "[138-mrs. doria] " What infamy ! "[186-richard] mutters [Richard]186-richard . " And [I]138-mrs. doria engage [Ralph]262-ralph shall be ready to dance at [her]138-mrs. doria wedding , or eat a hearty breakfast [We]7987-we do n't dance at weddings now , and very properly . It 's a horrid sad business , not to be treated with levity . Is that [[his]262-ralph regiment]6815-his regiment ? "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria said , as [they]3684-they passed out of [the hussar - sentinelled gardens]3685-the hussar - sentinelled gardens . " Tush , tush , [child]1705-child ! [Master Ralph]445-ralph will recover , as hem ! [others]6776-others have done . A little headache [you]1705-child call it heartache and up [you]1705-child rise again , looking better than ever . No doubt , to have a grain of sense forced into [your]1705-child brains , [[you]1705-child poor dear children]7992-you poor dear children ! must be painful .. [Girls]6498-girls suffer as much as [boys]816-boys , [I]138-mrs. doria assure [you]1705-child . More , for [their]816-boys heads are weaker , and [their]816-boys appetites less constant . Do [I]138-mrs. doria talk like [[your]1705-child father]6302-your father now ? Whatever makes [the boy]703-the boy fidget at [his]703-the boy watch so ? "[138-mrs. doria] [Richard]186-richard stopped short . [Time]440-old time spoke urgently . " [I]186-richard must go , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said . [His]186-richard face did not seem good for trifling . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria would trifle in spite . " Listen , [Clare]147-clare ! [Richard]186-richard is going . [He]186-richard says [he]186-richard has an engagement . What possible engagement can [a young man]7024-a young man have at eleven o'clock in the morning ? unless it 's to be married ! "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria laughed at the ingenuity of [her]138-mrs. doria suggestion . " Is the church handy , [Ricky]186-richard ? "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " [You]147-clare can still give [us]7998-us half - an - hour if it is . The celibate hours strike at Twelve . "[346-adrian] And [he]346-adrian also laughed in [his]346-adrian fashion . " Wo n't [you]186-richard stay with [us]7998-us , [Richard]186-richard ? "[346-adrian] [Clare]147-clare asked . [She]3686-her blushed timidly , and [her]3686-her voice shook . Something indefinite a sharp - edged thrill in the tones made [the burning bridegroom]3687-the burning bridegroom speak gently to [her]3686-her . " Indeed , [I]138-mrs. doria would , [Clare]147-clare ; [I]138-mrs. doria should like to please [you]147-clare , but [I]138-mrs. doria have a most imperative appointment that is , [I]138-mrs. doria promised [I]138-mrs. doria must go . [I]138-mrs. doria shall see [you]147-clare again "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , took forcible possession of [him]3687-the burning bridegroom . " Now , do come , and do n't waste words . [I]138-mrs. doria insist upon [your]147-clare having some breakfast first , and then , if [you]147-clare really must go , [you]147-clare shall . Look ! there 's [the house]711-the house . At least [you]147-clare will accompany [[your]147-clare aunt]7937-your aunt to the door . "[138-mrs. doria] [Richard]186-richard conceded this . [She]138-mrs. doria little imagined what [she]138-mrs. doria required of [him]186-richard . Two of [his]186-richard golden minutes melted into nothingness . [They]3688-they were growing to be jewels of price , one by one more and more precious as [they]3688-they ran , and now so costly - rare rich as [his]186-richard blood ! not to kindest relations , [dearest friends]3689-dearest friends , could [he]186-richard give another . The die is cast ! [Ferryman]446-ferryman ! push off . " Good - bye ! "[186-richard] [he]186-richard cried , nodding bluffly at [the three as one]3690-the three as one , and fled . [They]3690-the three as one watched [his]186-richard abrupt muscular stride through [the grounds of [the house]711-the house]3691-the grounds of the house . [He]186-richard looked like resolution on the march . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , as usual with [her]138-mrs. doria out of [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother 's hearing , began rating the System . " See what becomes of that nonsensical education ! [The boy]703-the boy really does not know how to behave like [a common mortal]8002-a common mortal . [He]703-the boy has some paltry appointment , or is mad after some ridiculous idea of [his]703-the boy own , and everything must be sacrificed to it ! That 's what [Austin]186-richard calls concentration of the faculties . [I]138-mrs. doria think it 's more likely to lead to downright insanity than to greatness of any kind . And so [I]138-mrs. doria shall tell [Austin]186-richard . It 's time [he]186-richard should be spoken to seriously about [him]703-the boy . "[138-mrs. doria] " [He]703-the boy 's [an engine]8003-an engine , [[my]346-adrian dear aunt]8004-my dear aunt , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " [He]703-the boy is n't [a boy]1243-a boy , or [a man]1294-a man , but an engine . And [he]703-the boy appears to have been at high pressure since [he]703-the boy came to [town]6720-town out all day and half the night . "[346-adrian] " [He]703-the boy 's mad ! "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria interjected . " Not at all . Extremely shrewd is [Master Ricky]186-richard , and carries as open an eye ahead of [him]703-the boy as [the ships before [Troy]447-troy]8008-the ships before troy . [He]703-the boy 's more than a match for [any of [us]3694-their]8009-any of us . [He]703-the boy is for [me]138-mrs. doria , [I]138-mrs. doria confess . "[138-mrs. doria] " Then , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , " [he]703-the boy does astonish [me]138-mrs. doria ! "[138-mrs. doria] [Adrian]346-adrian begged [her]138-mrs. doria to retain [her]138-mrs. doria astonishment till the right season , which would not be long arriving . [Their]3694-their common wisdom counselled [them]3694-their not to tell [the Foreys]443-the foreys of [[their]3694-their hopeful relative]3695-their hopeful relative 's ungracious behaviour . [Clare]147-clare had left [them]3694-their . When [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria went to [[her]138-mrs. doria room]1007-her room [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter was there , gazing down at something in [her]1755-her daughter hand , which [she]1755-her daughter guiltily closed . In answer to an inquiry why [she]1755-her daughter had not gone to take off [her]1755-her daughter things , [Clare]147-clare said [she]1755-her daughter was not hungry . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria lamented the obstinacy of a constitution that no quantity of iron could affect , and eclipsed the looking - glass , saying : " Take [them]8010-them off here , [child]1705-child , and learn to assist [yourself]1705-child . "[1755-her daughter] [She]1755-her daughter disentangled [her]1755-her daughter bonnet from the array of [her]1755-her daughter spreading hair , talking of [Richard]186-richard , and [his]186-richard handsome appearance , and extraordinary conduct . [Clare]147-clare kept opening and shutting [her]1755-her daughter hand , in an attitude half - pensive , half - listless . [She]1755-her daughter did not stir to undress . A joyless dimple hung in one pale cheek , and [she]1755-her daughter drew long even breaths . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , assured by the glass that [she]138-mrs. doria was ready to show , came to [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter . " Now , really , "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria said , " [you]1755-her daughter are too helpless , [[my]138-mrs. doria dear]6235-my dear . [You]1755-her daughter can not do a thing without [a dozen women]8013-a dozen women at [your]1755-her daughter elbow . What will become of [you]1755-her daughter ? [You]1755-her daughter will have to marry [a millionaire]8014-a millionaire . What 's the matter with [you]1755-her daughter , [child]1705-child ? "[138-mrs. doria] [Clare]147-clare undid [her]1755-her daughter tight - shut fingers , as if to some attraction of [her]1755-her daughter eyes , and displayed a small gold hoop on the palm of a green glove . " A wedding - ring ! "[138-mrs. doria] exclaimed [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , inspecting the curiosity most daintily . There on [Clare]147-clare 's pale green glove lay a wedding - ring ! Rapid questions as to where , when , how , it was found , beset [Clare]147-clare , who replied : " In [the Gardens]3421-the gardens , [mama]7913-mama . This morning . When [I]147-clare was walking behind [Richard]186-richard . "[147-clare] " Are [you]147-clare sure [he]186-richard did not give it [you]147-clare , [Clare]147-clare ? "[138-mrs. doria] " Oh no , [mama]7913-mama ! [he]186-richard did not give it [me]147-clare . "[147-clare] " Of course not ! only [he]186-richard does such absurd things ! [I]138-mrs. doria thought , perhaps [these boys]1214-these boys are so exceedingly ridiculous ! [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria had an idea that it might have been concerted between [the two young gentlemen]8020-the two young gentlemen , [Richard]186-richard and [Ralph]445-ralph , that [the former]7218-the former should present this token of hymeneal devotion from [the latter]8022-the latter to [the young lady of [his]186-richard love]8023-the young lady of his love ; but a moment 's reflection exonerated [boys]816-boys even from such preposterous behaviour . "[138-mrs. doria] Now , [I]0-i wonder , " [she]138-mrs. doria speculated on [Clare]147-clare 's cold face , "[0-i] [I]0-i do wonder whether it 's lucky to find a wedding - ring . What very quick eyes [you]3699-her have , [[my]0-i darling]7104-my darling ! " [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria kissed [her]3699-her . [She]138-mrs. doria thought it must be lucky , and the circumstance made [her]138-mrs. doria feel tender to [[her]138-mrs. doria child]1650-her child . [[Her]138-mrs. doria child]1650-her child did not move to the kiss . "[3699-her] Let 's see whether it fits , " said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , almost infantine with surprise and pleasure . [Clare]147-clare suffered [her]3699-her glove to be drawn off . The ring slid down [her]3699-her long thin finger , and settled comfortably . "[3699-her] It does ! " [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria whispered . To find a wedding ring is open to [any woman]8027-any woman ; but to find a wedding - ring that fits may well cause a superstitious emotion . Moreover , that it should be found while walking in the neighbourhood of [the identical youth whom [a mother]6784-a mother has destined for [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter]8028-the identical youth whom a mother has destined for her daughter , gives significance to the gentle perturbation of ideas consequent on such a hint from [Fortune]386-fortune . "[3699-her] It really fits ! " [she]138-mrs. doria pursued . "[3699-her] Now [I]0-i never pay any attention to the nonsense of omens and that kind of thing " had the ring been a horseshoe [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria would have pinked it up and dragged it obediently [home]675-home , "[147-clare] but this , [I]0-i must say , is odd to find a ring that fits ! singular ! It never happened to [me]0-i . Sixpence is the most [I]0-i ever discovered , and [I]0-i have it now . Mind [you]3701-you keep it , [Clare]147-clare this ring : And , " [she]138-mrs. doria laughed , "[147-clare] offer it to [Richard]186-richard when [he]186-richard comes ; say , [you]3701-you think [he]186-richard must have dropped it . " The dimple in [Clare]147-clare 's cheek quivered . [Mother]1657-mother and [daughter]8033-daughter had never spoken explicitly of [Richard]186-richard . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , by exquisite management , had contrived to be sure that on one side there would be no obstacle to [her]138-mrs. doria project of general happiness , without , as [she]138-mrs. doria thought , compromising [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter 's feelings unnecessarily . It could do no harm to [an obedient young girl]8035-an obedient young girl to hear that there was [no youth in [the world]597-the world like [a certain youth]8038-a certain youth]8036-no youth in the world like a certain youth . [He]186-richard [the prince of [[his]186-richard generation]8040-his generation]8039-the prince of his generation , [she]8035-an obedient young girl might softly consent , when requested , to be [[his]186-richard princess]8041-his princess ; and if never requested for [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria envisaged failure , [she]8035-an obedient young girl might easily transfer [her]8035-an obedient young girl softness to [squires of lower degree]8042-squires of lower degree . [Clare]147-clare had always been blindly obedient to [[her]1755-her daughter mother]6590-her mother [Adrian]346-adrian called [them]8044-them [Mrs. Doria Battledoria]138-mrs. doria and [the fair Shuttlecockiana]449-the fair shuttlecockiana , and [[her]1755-her daughter mother]6590-her mother accepted in this blind obedience the text of [her]8035-an obedient young girl entire character . It is difficult for [those who think very earnestly for [[their]8046-those who think very earnestly for their children to know when their children are thinking on their own account children]6796-their children to know when [[their]8046-those who think very earnestly for their children to know when their children are thinking on their own account children]6796-their children are thinking on [their]8046-those who think very earnestly for their children to know when their children are thinking on their own account own account]8046-those who think very earnestly for their children to know when their children are thinking on their own account . The exercise of [their]6796-their children volition [we]8049-we construe as revolt . [[Our]8049-we love]8050-our love does not like to be invalided and deposed from its command , and here [I]147-clare think [yonder]8051-yonder old thrush on the lawn who has just kicked the last of [her]8035-an obedient young girl lank offspring out of the nest to go shift for itself , much the kinder of the two , though [sentimental people]8052-sentimental people do shrug [their]8052-sentimental people shoulders at these unsentimental acts of the creatures who never wander from nature . Now , excess of obedience is , to [one who manages most exquisitely , as bad as insurrection]8053-one who manages most exquisitely , as bad as insurrection . [Happily Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria saw nothing in [[her]8035-an obedient young girl daughter]1755-her daughter 's manner save a want of iron . [Her]1755-her daughter pallor , [her]1755-her daughter lassitude , the tremulous nerves in [her]1755-her daughter face , exhibited an imperious requirement of the mineral . "[147-clare] The reason why [men]761-men and [women]738-women are mysterious to [us]3704-we , and prove disappointing , " [we]3704-we learn from [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip , "[147-clare] is , that [we]3704-we will read them from [our]3704-we own book ; just as [we]3704-we are perplexed by reading [ourselves]3704-we from [theirs]3705-theirs . " [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria read [[her]8035-an obedient young girl daughter]1755-her daughter from [her]8035-an obedient young girl own book , and [she]8035-an obedient young girl was gay ; [she]8035-an obedient young girl laughed with [Adrian]346-adrian at the breakfast - table , and mock - seriously joined in [his]346-adrian jocose assertion that [Clare]147-clare was positively and by all hymeneal auspices betrothed to [the owner of that ring]8056-the owner of that ring , be [he]346-adrian who [he]346-adrian may , and must , whenever [he]346-adrian should choose to come and claim [her]8035-an obedient young girl , give [her]8035-an obedient young girl hand to [him]346-adrian for [everybody]1030-everybody agreed [the owner]8058-the owner must be masculine , as [no woman]1762-no woman would drop a wedding - ring , and follow [him]346-adrian whither [he]346-adrian listed all [the world]597-the world over . [Amiable giggling Forey]147-clare girls called [Clare]147-clare , [The Betrothed]8061-the betrothed . [Dark man]8062-dark man , or fair ? was mooted . [Adrian]346-adrian threw off the first strophe of [Clare]147-clare 's fortune in burlesque rhymes , with an insinuating gipsy twang . [[Her]8035-an obedient young girl aunt]8063-her aunt [Forey]147-clare warned [her]8035-an obedient young girl to have [her]8035-an obedient young girl dresses in readiness . [[Her]8035-an obedient young girl grandpapa [Forey]147-clare]8064-her grandpapa forey pretended to grumble at bridal presents being expected from [grandpapas]8065-grandpapas . [This one]8066-this one smelt orange - flower , [another]2590-another spoke solemnly of an old shoe . The finding of a wedding - ring was celebrated through all the palpitating accessories and rosy ceremonies involved by that famous instrument . In the midst of the general hilarity , [Clare]147-clare showed [her]8035-an obedient young girl deplorable want of iron by bursting into tears . Did [the poor mocked]8068-the poor mocked - at heart divine what might be then enacting ? Perhaps , dimly , as [we]8069-we say : that is , without eyes . At an altar stand [two fair young creatures]8070-two fair young creatures , ready with [their]8070-two fair young creatures oaths . [They]8070-two fair young creatures are asked to fix all time to the moment , and [they]8070-two fair young creatures do so . If there is hesitation at the immense undertaking , it is but maidenly . [She]8035-an obedient young girl conceives as little mental doubt of the sanity of the act as [he]8064-her grandpapa forey . Over [them]8070-two fair young creatures hangs [a cool young curate]8071-a cool young curate in [his]8071-a cool young curate raiment of office . Behind are [two apparently lucid people]8072-two apparently lucid people , distinguished from [each other by sex and age]8073-each other by sex and age : [the foremost a bunch of simmering black satin]8074-the foremost a bunch of simmering black satin ; under [her]8035-an obedient young girl shadow a cock - robin in the dress of [a gentleman]698-a gentleman , big joy swelling out [his]8071-a cool young curate chest , and pert satisfaction cocking [his]8071-a cool young curate head . These be [[they]8072-two apparently lucid people who stand here in place of [parents]3186-parents to [the young couple]8078-the young couple]8076-they who stand here in place of parents to the young couple . All is well . The service proceeds . Firmly [the bridegroom]7905-the bridegroom tells forth [his]7905-the bridegroom words . This hour of [the complacent giant]8080-the complacent giant at least is [his]7905-the bridegroom , and that [he]7905-the bridegroom means to hold [him]7905-the bridegroom bound through the eternities , [men]761-men may hear . Clearly , and with brave modesty , speaks [she]8035-an obedient young girl : no less firmly , though [her]8035-an obedient young girl body trembles : [her]8035-an obedient young girl voice just vibrating while the tone travels on , like a smitten vase . Time hears sentence pronounced on [him]8071-a cool young curate : the frail hands bind [his]8071-a cool young curate huge limbs and lock the chains . [He]8071-a cool young curate is used to it : [he]8071-a cool young curate lets [them]8072-two apparently lucid people do as [they]8072-two apparently lucid people will . Then comes that period when [they]8072-two apparently lucid people are to give [their]8072-two apparently lucid people troth to [each other]935-each other . [The Man]367-man with [his]367-man right hand takes [the Woman]2509-the woman by [her]2509-the woman right hand : [the Woman]2509-the woman with [her]2509-the woman right hand takes [the Man]644-the man by [his]644-the man right hand . [Devils]450-devils dare not laugh at whom [Angels crowd]8086-angels crowd to contemplate . [Their]450-devils hands are joined ; [their]450-devils blood flows as one stream . [Adam]288-adam and [fair Eve]160-eve front [the generations]2105-the generations . Are [they]450-devils not lovely ? Purer fountains of life were never in two bosoms . And then [they]8072-two apparently lucid people loose [their]8072-two apparently lucid people hands , and [the cool curate]8088-the cool curate doth bid [the Man]644-the man to put a ring on [the Woman]2509-the woman 's fourth finger , counting thumb . And [the Man]644-the man thrusts [his]644-the man hand into one pocket , and into another , forward and back many times into all [his]644-the man pockets . [He]644-the man remembers that [he]644-the man felt for it , and felt it in [his]644-the man waistcoat pocket , when in [the Gardens]3421-the gardens . And [his]644-the man hand comes forth empty . And [the Man]644-the man is ghastly to look at ! Yet , though [Angels]451-angels smile , shall not [Devils]450-devils laugh ! [The curate]989-the curate deliberates . [The black satin bunch]8095-the black satin bunch ceases to simmer . [He]644-the man in [her]2509-the woman shadow changes from a beaming cock - robin to an inquisitive sparrow . Eyes multiply questions : lips have no reply . Time ominously shakes [his]644-the man chain , and in the pause a sound of mockery stings [their]8072-two apparently lucid people ears . Think [ye]8096-ye [a hero]2675-a hero is one to be defeated in [his]2675-a hero first battle ? Look at the clock ! there are but seven minutes to the stroke of the celibate hours : [the veteran]2917-the veteran is surely lifting [his]2917-the veteran two hands to deliver fire , and [his]2917-the veteran shot will sunder them in twain so nearly united . [All the jewellers of [London]12-london]8099-all the jewellers of london speeding down with sacks full of the nuptial circlet can not save [them]8072-two apparently lucid people ! The battle must be won on the field , and what does [the hero]3139-the hero now ? It is an inspiration ! For who else would dream of such a reserve in the rear ? [None]680-none see what [he]644-the man does ; only that the black - satin bunch is remonstratingly agitated , stormily shaken , and subdued : and as though the menacing cloud had opened , and dropped the dear token from the skies at [his]644-the man demand , [he]644-the man produces the symbol of [their]8072-two apparently lucid people consent , and the service proceeds : "[3705-theirs] With this ring [I]0-i [thee]3706-thee [we]3707-we d. " [They]8072-two apparently lucid people are prayed over and blest . For good , or for ill , this deed is done . The names are registered ; fees fly right and left : [they]8072-two apparently lucid people thank , and salute , [the curate , whose official coolness melts into a smile of monastic gallantry]8102-the curate , whose official coolness melts into a smile of monastic gallantry : the beadle on the steps waves off a gaping world as [they]8072-two apparently lucid people issue forth [bridegroom]8103-bridegroom and [bridesman]8104-bridesman recklessly scatter gold on [him]644-the man : carriage doors are banged to : [the coachmen]8105-the coachmen drive off , and the scene closes , [everybody]1030-everybody happy .[3706-thee]

CHAPTER XXX

And the next moment [the bride]3708-the bride is weeping as if [she]3708-the bride would dissolve to one of [Dian]452-dian 's Virgin Fountains from the clasp of [the Sun - God]3709-the sun - god . [She]3708-the bride has nobly preserved the mask imposed by comedies , till the curtain has fallen , and now [she]3708-the bride weeps , streams with tears . Have patience , [O impetuous young man]3710-o impetuous young man ! It is [your]3710-o impetuous young man profession to be [a hero]2675-a hero . This poor heart is new to it , and [her]3708-the bride duties involve such wild acts , such brigandage , such terrors and tasks , [she]3708-the bride is quite unnerved . [She]3708-the bride did [you]3710-o impetuous young man honour till now . Bear with [her]3708-the bride now . [She]3708-the bride does not cry the cry of [ordinary maidens]3712-ordinary maidens in like cases . While the struggle went on [her]3708-the bride tender face was brave ; but , alas ! [Omens]409-omens are against [her]3708-the bride : [she]3708-the bride holds an ever - present dreadful one on that fatal fourth finger of hers , which has coiled itself round [her]3708-the bride dream of delight , and takes [her]3708-the bride in its clutch like a horrid serpent . And yet [she]3708-the bride must love it . [She]3708-the bride dares not part from it . [She]3708-the bride must love and hug it , and feed on its strange honey , and all the bliss it gives [her]3708-the bride casts all the deeper shadow on what is to come . Say : Is it not enough to cause feminine apprehension , for [a woman]1754-a woman to be married in [another woman]3555-another woman 's ring ? [You]3710-o impetuous young man are [amazons]3715-amazons , [ladies]603-ladies , at [Saragossa]82-saragossa , and a thousand citadels wherever there is strife , and Time is to be taken by the throat . Then shall [few men]3717-few men match [your]3710-o impetuous young man sublime fury . But what if [you]3710-o impetuous young man see a vulture , visible only to [yourselves]3710-o impetuous young man , hovering over [the house]711-the house [you]3710-o impetuous young man are gaily led by the torch to inhabit ? Will [you]3710-o impetuous young man not crouch and be [cowards]7265-cowards ? As for [the hero]3139-the hero , in the hour of victory [he]3139-the hero pays no heed to omens . [He]3139-the hero does [his]3139-the hero best to win [[his]3139-the hero darling]7557-his darling to confidence by caresses . Is [she]7557-his darling not [his]3139-the hero ? Is [he]3139-the hero not [hers]7557-his darling ? And why , when the battle is won , does [she]7557-his darling weep ? Does [she]7557-his darling regret what [she]7557-his darling has done ? Oh , never ! never ! [her]7557-his darling soft blue eyes assure [him]3139-the hero , steadfast love seen swimming on clear depths of faith in them , through the shower . [He]3139-the hero is silenced by [her]7557-his darling exceeding beauty , and sits perplexed waiting for the shower to pass . Alone with [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , in [[her]7557-his darling bedroom]7011-her bedroom , [Lucy]132-lucy gave tongue to [her]132-lucy distress , and [a second character in the comedy]3723-a second character in the comedy changed [her]7557-his darling face . " O [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! what has happened ! what has happened ! "[3723-a second character in the comedy] " [[My]489-mrs. berry darlin ' child]8107-my darlin ' child ! "[489-mrs. berry] [The bridal Berry]489-mrs. berry gazed at the finger of doleful joy . " [I]489-mrs. berry 'd forgot all about it ! And that 's what 've made [me]489-mrs. berry feel so queer ever since , then ! [I]489-mrs. berry 've been seemin ' as if [I]489-mrs. berry was n't [myself]489-mrs. berry somehow , without [my]489-mrs. berry ring . [Dear]7001-dear ! [dear]7001-dear ! what [a wilful young gentleman]8110-a wilful young gentleman ! [We]8111-we ai n't a match for [men]761-men in that state [Lord]8113-lord help [us]8111-we ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry sat on the edge of a chair : [Lucy]132-lucy on the edge of the bed . " What do [you]489-mrs. berry think of it , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ? Is it not terrible ? "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]489-mrs. berry ca n't say [I]489-mrs. berry should ' a liked it [myself]489-mrs. berry , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear , "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry candidly responded . " Oh ! why , why , why did it happen ! "[489-mrs. berry] [the young bride]3724-the young bride bent to a flood of fresh tears , murmuring that [she]3724-the young bride felt already old forsaken . " Have n't [you]489-mrs. berry got a comfort in [your]489-mrs. berry religion for all accidents ? "[3724-the young bride] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry inquired . " None for this . [I]489-mrs. berry know it 's wrong to cry when [I]489-mrs. berry am so happy . [I]489-mrs. berry hope [he]8115-he will forgive [me]489-mrs. berry . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry vowed [[her]489-mrs. berry bride]3725-her bride was the sweetest , softest , beautifulest thing in life . " [I]132-lucy 'll cry no more , "[132-lucy] said [Lucy]132-lucy . " Leave [me]132-lucy , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , and come back when [I]132-lucy ring . "[132-lucy] [She]132-lucy drew forth a little silver cross , and fell upon [her]132-lucy knees to the bed . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry left [the room]671-the room tiptoe . When [she]132-lucy was called to return , [Lucy]132-lucy was calm and tearless , and smiled kindly to [her]132-lucy . " It 's over now , "[132-lucy] [she]132-lucy said . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry sedately looked for [her]489-mrs. berry ring to follow . " [He]8116-he does not wish [me]489-mrs. berry to go in to the breakfast [you]489-mrs. berry have prepared , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . [I]489-mrs. berry begged to be excused . [I]489-mrs. berry can not eat . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry very much deplored it , as [she]489-mrs. berry had laid out a superior nuptial breakfast , but with [her]489-mrs. berry mind on [her]489-mrs. berry ring [she]489-mrs. berry nodded assentingly . " [We]8117-we shall not have much packing to do , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . "[489-mrs. berry] " No , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear . It 's pretty well all done . "[489-mrs. berry] " [We]8117-we are going to [the Isle of Wight]83-the isle of wight , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . "[489-mrs. berry] " And [a very suitable spot]8119-a very suitable spot [ye've]489-mrs. berry chose , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ! "[489-mrs. berry] " [He]8121-he loves [the sea]6065-the sea . [He]8121-he wishes to be near [it]6065-the sea . "[489-mrs. berry] " Do n't [ye]6235-my dear cross to - night , if it 's anyways rough , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear . It is n't advisable . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry sank [her]489-mrs. berry voice to say , " Do n't [ye]6235-my dear be soft and give way to [him]8121-he there , or [you]6235-my dear 'll both be repenting it . "[489-mrs. berry] [Lucy]132-lucy had only been staving off the unpleasantness [she]132-lucy had to speak . [She]132-lucy saw [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's eyes pursuing [her]489-mrs. berry ring , and screwed up [her]132-lucy courage at last . " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . "[489-mrs. berry] " Yes , [[my]132-lucy dear]6235-my dear . "[132-lucy] " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , [you]489-mrs. berry shall have another ring . "[489-mrs. berry] " Another , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Berry]489-mrs. berry did not comprehend . " One 's quite enough for [the objeck]8126-the objeck , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry remarked . " [I]132-lucy mean , "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy touched [her]132-lucy fourth finger , " [I]132-lucy can not part with this . "[132-lucy] [She]132-lucy looked straight at [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . [That bewildered creature]3727-that bewildered creature gazed at [her]489-mrs. berry , and at the ring , till [she]3727-that bewildered creature had thoroughly exhausted the meaning of the words , and then exclaimed , horror - struck : " Deary [me]3727-that bewildered creature , now ! [you]489-mrs. berry do n't say that ? [You]489-mrs. berry 're to be married again in [your]489-mrs. berry own religion . "[3727-that bewildered creature] [The young wife]3728-the young wife repeated : " [I]3727-that bewildered creature can never part with it . "[3727-that bewildered creature] " But , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ! "[489-mrs. berry] [the wretched Berry]489-mrs. berry wrung [her]489-mrs. berry hands , divided between compassion and a sense of injury . " [[My]3728-the young wife dear]6235-my dear ! "[3728-the young wife] [she]3728-the young wife kept expostulating like [a mute]3729-a mute . " [I]3728-the young wife know all that [you]489-mrs. berry would say , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . [I]3728-the young wife am very grieved to pain [you]489-mrs. berry . It is [mine]3728-the young wife now , and must be [mine]3728-the young wife . [I]3728-the young wife can not give it back . "[3728-the young wife] There [she]489-mrs. berry sat , suddenly developed to [the most inflexible little heroine in [the three Kingdoms]3731-the three kingdoms]3730-the most inflexible little heroine in the three kingdoms . From [her]489-mrs. berry first perception of the meaning of [the young bride]3724-the young bride 's words , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , [a shrewd physiognomist]3733-a shrewd physiognomist , knew that [her]489-mrs. berry case was hopeless , unless [she]489-mrs. berry treated [her]489-mrs. berry as [she]489-mrs. berry [herself]489-mrs. berry had been treated , and seized the ring by force of arms ; and that [she]489-mrs. berry had not heart for . " What ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry gasped faintly , " one 's own lawful wedding - ring [you]489-mrs. berry would n't give back to a body ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Because it is [mine]3728-the young wife , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . It was [yours]3728-the young wife , but it is [mine]3728-the young wife now . [You]489-mrs. berry shall have whatever [you]489-mrs. berry ask for but that . Pray , forgive [me]489-mrs. berry ! It must be so . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry rocked on [her]489-mrs. berry chair , and sounded [her]489-mrs. berry hands together . It amazed [her]489-mrs. berry that [this soft little creature]3734-this soft little creature could be thus firm . [She]489-mrs. berry tried argument . " Do n't [ye]489-mrs. berry know , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear , it 's the fatalest thing [you]489-mrs. berry 're inflictin ' upon [me]489-mrs. berry , reelly ! Do n't [ye]489-mrs. berry know that bein ' bereft of one 's own lawful wedding - ring 's the fatalest thing in life , and there 's no prosperity after it ! For what stands in place o ' that , when that 's gone , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ? And what could [ye]489-mrs. berry give [me]489-mrs. berry to compensate a body for the loss o ' that ? Do n't [ye]489-mrs. berry know Oh , deary [me]489-mrs. berry ! "[489-mrs. berry] [The little bride]7792-the little bride 's face was so set that [poor Berry]489-mrs. berry wailed off in despair . " [I]132-lucy know it , "[132-lucy] said [Lucy]132-lucy . " [I]132-lucy know it all . [I]132-lucy know what [I]132-lucy do to [you]489-mrs. berry . [Dear]7001-dear , [dear Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! forgive [me]132-lucy ! If [I]132-lucy parted with [my]132-lucy ring [I]132-lucy know it would be fatal . "[132-lucy] So [this fair young freebooter]3736-this fair young freebooter took possession of [her]3736-this fair young freebooter argument as well as [her]3736-this fair young freebooter ring . [Berry]489-mrs. berry racked [her]489-mrs. berry distracted wits for a further appeal . " But , [[my]489-mrs. berry child]6722-my child , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry counter - argued , " [you]6722-my child do n't understand . It ai n't as [you]6722-my child think . It ai n't a hurt to [you]6722-my child now . Not a bit , it ai n't . It makes no difference now ! Any ring does while [the wearer]8133-the wearer 's [a maid]2776-a maid . And [[your]6722-my child Mr. [Richard]186-richard]8135-your mr. richard will find the very ring [he]186-richard intended for [ye]6722-my child . And , of course , that 's the one [you]6722-my child 'll wear as [[his]186-richard wife]612-his wife . It 's all the same now , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear . It 's no shame to [a maid]2776-a maid . Now do now do there 's a darlin ' ! "[489-mrs. berry] Wheedling availed as little as argument . " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , "[132-lucy] said [Lucy]132-lucy , " [you]489-mrs. berry know what [my]132-lucy [he]186-richard spoke : ' With this ring [I]132-lucy thee [we]8139-we d. ' It was with this ring . Then how could it be with another ? "[132-lucy] [Berry]489-mrs. berry was constrained despondently to acknowledge that was logic . [She]489-mrs. berry hit upon an artful conjecture : " Wo n't it be unlucky [your]489-mrs. berry wearin ' of the ring which served [me]489-mrs. berry so ? Think o ' that ! "[489-mrs. berry] " It may ! it may ! it may ! "[132-lucy] cried [Lucy]132-lucy . " And arn't [you]489-mrs. berry rushin ' into it , [[my]132-lucy dear]6235-my dear ? "[132-lucy] " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy said again , " it was this ring . It can not it never can be another . It was this . What it brings [me]132-lucy [I]132-lucy must bear . [I]132-lucy shall wear it till [I]132-lucy die ! "[132-lucy] " Then what am [I]3737-the ill - used woman to do ? "[3737-the ill - used woman] [the ill - used woman]3737-the ill - used woman groaned . " What shall [I]3737-the ill - used woman tell [[my]3737-the ill - used woman husband]1703-my husband when [he]1703-my husband come back to [me]3737-the ill - used woman , and see [I]3737-the ill - used woman 've got a new ring waitin ' for [him]1703-my husband ? Wo n't that be a welcome ? "[3737-the ill - used woman] [Quoth Lucy]132-lucy : " How can [he]1703-my husband know it is not the same ; in a plain gold ring ? "[132-lucy] " [You]3737-the ill - used woman never see so keen [a eyed man in joolry as [[my]3737-the ill - used woman Berry]8143-my berry]8142-a eyed man in joolry as my berry ! "[3737-the ill - used woman] returned [[his]3738-his solitary spouse]3739-his solitary spouse . " Not know , [[my]3737-the ill - used woman dear]6235-my dear ? Why , [any one]7003-any one would know that 've got eyes in [his]1703-my husband head . There 's as much difference in wedding - rings as there 's in [wedding people]8146-wedding people ! Now , do pray be reasonable , [my]3737-the ill - used woman own sweet ! "[3737-the ill - used woman] " Pray , do not ask [me]132-lucy , "[132-lucy] pleads [Lucy]132-lucy . " Pray , do think better of it , "[489-mrs. berry] urges [Berry]489-mrs. berry . " Pray , pray , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! "[132-lucy] pleads [Lucy]132-lucy . " And not leave [your]489-mrs. berry old [Berry]489-mrs. berry all forlorn just when [you]489-mrs. berry 're so happy ! "[132-lucy] " Indeed [I]132-lucy would not , [[you]489-mrs. berry dear , kind old creature]8147-you dear , kind old creature ! "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy faltered . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry thought [she]489-mrs. berry had [her]132-lucy . " Just when [you]132-lucy 're going to be [the happiest wife on earth]8148-the happiest wife on earth all [you]132-lucy want [yours]132-lucy ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry pursued the tender strain . " [A handsome young gentleman]8149-a handsome young gentleman ! Love and Fortune smilin ' on [ye]132-lucy ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Lucy]132-lucy rose up . " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , "[132-lucy] [she]132-lucy said , " [I]132-lucy think [we]8150-we must not lose time in getting ready , or [he]454-berry will be impatient . "[132-lucy] [Poor Berry]454-berry surveyed [her]132-lucy in abject wonder from the edge of [her]489-mrs. berry chair . Dignity and resolve were in the ductile form [she]489-mrs. berry had hitherto folded under [her]489-mrs. berry wing . In an hour [the heroine]3740-the heroine had risen to the measure of [the hero]3139-the hero . Without being exactly aware what creature [she]489-mrs. berry was dealing with , [Berry]454-berry acknowledged to [herself]454-berry it was not one of the common run , and sighed , and submitted . " It 's like a divorce , that it is ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry sobbed . After putting the corners of [her]489-mrs. berry apron to [her]489-mrs. berry eyes , [Berry]454-berry bustled humbly about the packing . Then [Lucy]132-lucy , whose heart was full to [her]132-lucy , came and kissed [her]132-lucy , and [Berry]454-berry bumped down and regularly cried . This over , [she]489-mrs. berry had recourse to fatalism . " [I]489-mrs. berry suppose it was to be , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ! It 's [my]489-mrs. berry punishment for meddlin ' wi ' such matters . No , [I]489-mrs. berry 'm not sorry . Bless [ye]6235-my dear both . Who 'd ' a thought [you]6235-my dear was so wilful ? [you]6235-my dear that [any one]7003-any one might have taken for one of [the silly - softs]8153-the silly - softs ! [You]6235-my dear 're a pair , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ! indeed [you]6235-my dear are ! [You]6235-my dear was made to meet ! But [we]8155-we must n't show [him]8156-him [we]8155-we 've been crying . [Men]761-men do n't like it when [they]761-men 're happy . Let 's wash [our]8155-we faces and try to bear [our]8155-we lot . "[489-mrs. berry] So saying the black - satin bunch careened to a renewed deluge . [She]3742-she deserved some sympathy , for if it is sad to be married in [another person]3743-another person 's ring , how much sadder to have [one]836-one 's own old accustomed lawful ring violently torn off [one]836-one 's finger and eternally severed from one ! But where [you]3746-you have [heroes]3147-heroes and [heroines]7853-heroines , these terrible complications ensue . [They]3749-they had now both fought [their]3749-they battle of the ring , and with equal honour and success . In the chamber of banquet [Richard]186-richard was giving [Ripton]158-ripton [his]186-richard last directions . Though it was a private wedding , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry had prepared a sumptuous breakfast . [Chickens]455-chickens offered [their]455-chickens breasts : pies hinted savoury secrets : things mystic , in a mash , with Gallic appellatives , jellies , creams , fruits , strewed the table : as a tower in the midst , the cake colossal : the priestly vesture of its nuptial white relieved by hymeneal splendours . Many hours , much labour and anxiety of mind , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry had expended upon this breakfast , and why ? There is one who comes to all feasts that have [their]3750-their basis in Folly , whom [criminals of trained instinct]3751-criminals of trained instinct are careful to provide against : who will speak , and whose hateful voice must somehow be silenced while the feast is going on . [This personage]3752-this personage is [The Philosopher]901-the philosopher . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry knew [him]3752-this personage . [She]489-mrs. berry knew that [he]3752-this personage would come . [She]489-mrs. berry provided against [him]3752-this personage in the manner [she]489-mrs. berry thought most efficacious : that is , by cheating [her]489-mrs. berry eyes and intoxicating [her]489-mrs. berry conscience with the due and proper glories incident to weddings where [fathers]2090-fathers dilate , [mothers]7926-mothers collapse , and marriage settlements are flourished on high by [the family lawyer]3756-the family lawyer : and had there been no show of the kind to greet [her]489-mrs. berry on [her]489-mrs. berry return from [the church]7861-the church , [she]489-mrs. berry would , and [she]489-mrs. berry foresaw [she]489-mrs. berry would , have stared at squalor and emptiness , and repented [her]489-mrs. berry work . [The Philosopher]901-the philosopher would have laid hold of [her]489-mrs. berry by the ear , and called [her]489-mrs. berry bad names . Entrenched behind a breakfast - table so legitimately adorned , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry defied [him]3752-this personage . In the presence of that cake [he]3752-this personage dared not speak above a whisper . And there were wines to drown [him]3752-this personage in , should [he]3752-this personage still think of protesting ; fiery wines , and cool : claret sent purposely by [the bridegroom]7905-the bridegroom for the delectation of [[his]7905-the bridegroom friend]614-his friend . For one good hour , therefore , the labour of many hours kept [him]3752-this personage dumb . [Ripton]158-ripton was fortifying [himself]158-ripton so as to forget [him]3752-this personage altogether , and [the world]597-the world as well , till the next morning . [Ripton]158-ripton was excited , overdone with delight . [He]158-ripton had already finished one bottle , and listened , pleasantly flushed , to [[his]158-ripton emphatic and more abstemious chief]3762-his emphatic and more abstemious chief . [He]158-ripton had nothing to do but to listen , and to drink . [The hero]3139-the hero would not allow [him]158-ripton to shout Victory ! or hear a word of toasts ; and as , from the quantity of oil poured on it , [his]158-ripton eloquence was becoming a natural force in [his]158-ripton bosom , [the poor fellow]6322-the poor fellow was afflicted with a sort of elephantiasis of suppressed emotion . At times [he]158-ripton half - rose from [his]158-ripton chair , and fell vacuously into it again ; or [he]158-ripton chuckled in the face of weighty , severely - worded instructions ; tapped [his]158-ripton chest , stretched [his]158-ripton arms , yawned , and in short behaved so singularly that [Richard]186-richard observed it , and said : " On [my]158-ripton soul , [I]158-ripton do n't think [you]6322-the poor fellow know a word [I]158-ripton 'm saying . "[158-ripton] " Every word , [Ricky]186-richard ! "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton spirted through the opening . " [I]158-ripton 'm going down to [[your]186-richard governor]8158-your governor , and tell [him]8158-your governor : [Sir Austin]186-richard ! Here 's [your]8158-your governor only chance of being [a happy father]1710-a happy father no , no ! Oh ! do n't [you]186-richard fear [me]158-ripton , [Ricky]186-richard ! [I]158-ripton shall talk [the old gentleman]8160-the old gentleman over . "[158-ripton] [[His]158-ripton chief]6120-his chief said : " Look here . [You]158-ripton had better not go down to - night . Go down the first thing to - morrow , by [the six o'clock train]8161-the six o'clock train . Give [him]8160-the old gentleman [my]158-ripton letter . Listen to [me]158-ripton give [him]8160-the old gentleman [my]158-ripton letter , and do n't speak a word till [he]8160-the old gentleman speaks . [His]8160-the old gentleman eyebrows will go up and down , [he]8160-the old gentleman wo n't say much . [I]158-ripton know [him]8160-the old gentleman . If [he]8160-the old gentleman asks [you]158-ripton about [her]3766-her , do n't be [a fool]814-a fool , but say what [you]158-ripton think of [her]3766-her sensibly "[158-ripton] No cork could hold in [Ripton]158-ripton when [she]3766-her was alluded to . [He]158-ripton shouted : " [She]3766-her 's [an angel]7683-an angel ! "[158-ripton] [Richard]186-richard checked [him]158-ripton : " Speak sensibly , [I]186-richard say quietly . [You]158-ripton can say how gentle and good [she]3766-her is [my]186-richard fleur - de - luce ! And say , this was not [her]3766-her doing . If [any one]7003-any one 's to blame , it 's [I.]186-richard [I]186-richard made [her]3766-her marry [me]186-richard . Then go to [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , if [you]158-ripton do n't find [her]3766-her at [the house]711-the house . [You]158-ripton may say whatever [you]158-ripton please to [her]3766-her . Give [her]3766-her [my]186-richard letter , and tell [her]3766-her [I]186-richard want to hear from [her]3766-her immediately . [She]3766-her has seen [Lucy]132-lucy , and [I]186-richard know what [she]3766-her thinks of [her]132-lucy . [You]158-ripton will then go to [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize . [I]186-richard told [you]158-ripton [Lucy]132-lucy happens to be [[his]167-farmer blaize niece]1369-his niece [she]132-lucy has not lived long [there]6062-there . [She]132-lucy lived with [[her]132-lucy aunt]8063-her aunt Desborough in [France]28-france while [she]132-lucy was [a child]8169-a child , and can hardly be called [a relative to [the farmer]863-the farmer]8170-a relative to the farmer there 's not a point of likeness between [them]8172-them . [Poor darling]8173-poor darling ! [she]132-lucy never knew [[her]132-lucy mother]6590-her mother . Go to [Mr. Blaize]218-mr. blaize , and tell [him]218-mr. blaize . [You]218-mr. blaize will treat [him]218-mr. blaize just as [you]218-mr. blaize would treat [any other gentleman]8175-any other gentleman . If [you]218-mr. blaize are civil , [he]218-mr. blaize is sure to be . And if [he]218-mr. blaize abuses [me]186-richard , for [my]186-richard sake and [hers]8176-hers [you]218-mr. blaize will still treat [him]218-mr. blaize with respect . [You]218-mr. blaize hear ? And then write [me]186-richard a full account of all that has been said and done . [You]218-mr. blaize will have [my]186-richard address the day after to - morrow . By the way , [Tom]199-tom will be [here]6225-here this afternoon . Write out for [him]199-tom where to call on [you]218-mr. blaize the day after to - morrow , in case [you]218-mr. blaize have heard anything in the morning [you]218-mr. blaize think [I]186-richard ought to know at once , as [Tom]199-tom will join [me]186-richard that night . Do n't mention to [anybody]1879-anybody about [my]186-richard losing the ring , [Ripton]158-ripton . [I]186-richard would n't have [Adrian]346-adrian get hold of that for a thousand pounds . How on [earth]6128-earth [I]186-richard came to lose it ! How well [she]8180-she bore it , [Rip]188-rip ! How beautifully [she]8180-she behaved ! "[186-richard] [Ripton]158-ripton again shouted : " [An angel]7683-an angel ! "[158-ripton] Throwing up the heels of [his]158-ripton second bottle , [he]158-ripton said : " [You]218-mr. blaize may trust [[your]218-mr. blaize friend]6281-your friend , [Richard]186-richard . Aha ! when [you]218-mr. blaize pulled at [old Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry [I]158-ripton did n't know what was up . [I]158-ripton do wish [you]218-mr. blaize 'd let [me]158-ripton drink [her]489-mrs. berry health ? "[158-ripton] " Here 's to [Penelope]456-penelope ! "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , just wetting [his]186-richard mouth . [The carriage]3065-the carriage was at the door : a couple of dire organs , each grinding the same tune , and a vulture - scented itinerant band from which not the secretest veiled wedding can escape worked harmoniously without in the production of discord , and the noise acting on [his]158-ripton nervous state made [him]158-ripton begin to fume and send in messages for [[his]158-ripton bride]6658-his bride by [the maid]1005-the maid . By and by [the lovely young bride]3770-the lovely young bride presented [herself]3770-the lovely young bride dressed for [her]3770-the lovely young bride journey , and smiling from stained eyes . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was requested to drink some wine , which [Ripton]158-ripton poured out for [her]489-mrs. berry , enabling [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry thereby to measure [his]158-ripton condition . [The bride]3708-the bride now kissed [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry kissed [the bridegroom]7905-the bridegroom , on the plea of [her]3708-the bride softness . [Lucy]132-lucy gave [Ripton]158-ripton [her]132-lucy hand , with a musical " Good - bye , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , "[132-lucy] and [her]132-lucy extreme graciousness made [him]158-ripton just sensible enough to sit down before [he]158-ripton murmured [his]158-ripton fervent hopes for [her]132-lucy happiness . " [I]489-mrs. berry shall take good care of [him]158-ripton , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , focussing [her]489-mrs. berry eyes to the comprehension of [the company]3773-the company . " Farewell , [Penelope]456-penelope ! "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard . " [I]186-richard shall tell [the police]8183-the police everywhere to look out for [[your]456-penelope lord]8184-your lord . "[186-richard] " Oh [[my]489-mrs. berry dears]8185-my dears ! good - bye , and Heaven bless [ye]8185-my dears both ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Berry]489-mrs. berry quavered , touched with compunction at the thoughts of approaching loneliness . [Ripton]158-ripton , [his]158-ripton mouth drawn like a bow to [his]158-ripton ears , brought up the rear to [the carriage]3065-the carriage , receiving a fair slap on the cheek from an old shoe precipitated by [[Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's enthusiastic female domestic]3775-mrs. berry 's enthusiastic female domestic . White handkerchiefs were waved , [the adieux]3776-the adieux had fallen to signs : they were off . Then did a thought of such urgency illumine [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , that [she]489-mrs. berry telegraphed , hand in air ; awakening [Ripton]158-ripton 's lungs , for [the coachman]3777-the coachman to stop , and ran back to [the house]711-the house . [Richard]186-richard chafed to be gone , but at [[his]186-richard bride]6658-his bride 's intercession [he]186-richard consented to wait . Presently [they]3780-they beheld the old black - satin bunch stream through [the street]2516-the street - door , down the bit of [garden]3151-garden , and up [the astonished street]3783-the astonished street ; halting , panting , capless at the carriage door , a book in [her]489-mrs. berry hand , a much - used , dog - leaved , steamy , greasy book , which ; at the same time calling out in breathless jerks , " There ! never [ye]132-lucy mind looks ! [I]489-mrs. berry ai n't got a new one . Read it , and do n't [ye]132-lucy forget it ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry discharged into [Lucy]132-lucy 's lap , and retreated to the railings , a signal for [the coachman]3777-the coachman to drive away for good . How [Richard]186-richard laughed at the [Berry]489-mrs. berry 's bridal gift ! [Lucy]132-lucy , too , lost the omen at [her]132-lucy heart as [she]132-lucy glanced at the title of the volume . It was [Dr. Kitchener]457-dr. kitchener on Domestic Cookery !

CHAPTER XXXI

General withdrawing of heads from [street]3785-street - windows , emigration of organs and bands , and a relaxed atmosphere in [the circle of [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's abode]3786-the circle of mrs. berry 's abode , proved that [Dan Cupid]458-cupid had veritably flown to suck the life of [fresh regions]3787-fresh regions . With a pensive mind [she]489-mrs. berry grasped [Ripton]158-ripton 's arm to regulate [his]158-ripton steps , and returned to [the room where [[her]489-mrs. berry creditor]3789-her creditor awaited [her]489-mrs. berry]3788-the room where her creditor awaited her . In the interval [he]158-ripton had stormed [[her]489-mrs. berry undefended fortress]3790-her undefended fortress , the cake , from which altitude [he]158-ripton shook a dolorous head at [the guilty woman]3791-the guilty woman . [She]489-mrs. berry smoothed [her]489-mrs. berry excited apron , sighing . Let [no one]731-no one imagine that [she]489-mrs. berry regretted [her]489-mrs. berry complicity . [She]489-mrs. berry was ready to cry torrents , but there must be absolute castigation before [this criminal]3793-this criminal shall conceive the sense of regret ; and probably then [she]489-mrs. berry will cling to [her]489-mrs. berry wickedness the more such is [the born Pagan]3794-the born pagan 's tenacity ! [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry sighed , and gave [him]158-ripton back [his]158-ripton shake of the head . O [you]489-mrs. berry wanton , improvident creature ! said [he]158-ripton . O [you]158-ripton very [wise old gentleman]3795-wise old gentleman ! said [she]489-mrs. berry . [He]158-ripton asked [her]489-mrs. berry the thing [she]489-mrs. berry had been doing . [She]489-mrs. berry enlightened [him]158-ripton with [the fatalist]3796-the fatalist 's reply . [He]158-ripton sounded a bogey 's alarm of contingent grave results . [She]489-mrs. berry retreated to the entrenched camp of the fact [she]489-mrs. berry had helped to make . " It 's done ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry exclaimed . How could [she]489-mrs. berry regret what [she]489-mrs. berry felt comfort to know was done ? Convinced that events alone could stamp a mark on such stubborn flesh , [he]158-ripton determined to wait for [them]3797-them , and crouched silent on the cake , with one finger downwards at [Ripton]158-ripton 's incision there , showing a crumbling chasm and gloomy rich recess . The eloquent indication was understood . " Dear ! dear ! "[489-mrs. berry] cried [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , " what a heap o ' cake , and [no one to send it to]8186-no one to send it to ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Ripton]158-ripton had resumed [his]158-ripton seat by the table and [his]158-ripton embrace of the claret . Clear ideas of satisfaction had left [him]158-ripton and resolved to a boiling geysir of indistinguishable transports . [He]158-ripton bubbled , and waggled , and nodded amicably to nothing , and successfully , though not without effort , preserved [[his]158-ripton uppermost member]3798-his uppermost member from the seductions of [the nymph]3799-the nymph , [Gravitation]459-gravitation , who was on the look - out for [his]158-ripton whole length shortly . " Ha ! ha ! "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton shouted , about a minute after [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry had spoken , and almost abandoned [himself]158-ripton to the nymph on the spot . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's words had just reached [his]158-ripton wits . " Why do [you]158-ripton laugh , [young man]8187-young man ? "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry inquired , familiar and motherly on account of [his]158-ripton condition . [Ripton]158-ripton laughed louder , and caught [his]158-ripton chest on the edge of the table and [his]158-ripton nose on a chicken . " That 's goo ' ! "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton said , recovering , and rocking under [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's eyes . " [No friend]7164-no friend ! "[158-ripton] " [I]489-mrs. berry did not say , [no friend]7164-no friend , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry remarked . " [I]489-mrs. berry said , [no one]731-no one ; meanin ' , [I]489-mrs. berry know not where for to send it to . "[489-mrs. berry] [Ripton]158-ripton 's response to this was : " [You]489-mrs. berry put [a Griffin]8191-a griffin on that cake . Wheatsheaves each side . "[158-ripton] " [His]158-ripton crest ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry said sweetly . " Oldest baronetcy ' n [England]23-england ! "[489-mrs. berry] waved [Ripton]158-ripton . " Yes ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry encouraged [him]158-ripton on . " [You]489-mrs. berry think [he]158-ripton 's [Richards]434-mr. richards . [We]8192-we 're oblige ' be very close . And [she]8193-her 's [the most lovely]8194-the most lovely ! If [I]489-mrs. berry hear [man]6035-man say thing ' gainst [her]8193-her . "[489-mrs. berry] " [You]489-mrs. berry need n't for to cry over [her]8193-her , [young man]8187-young man , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " [I]489-mrs. berry wanted for to drink [their]8197-their right healths by [their]8197-their right names , and then go about [my]489-mrs. berry day 's work , and [I]489-mrs. berry do hope [you]8187-young man wo n't keep [me]489-mrs. berry . "[489-mrs. berry] [Ripton]158-ripton stood bolt upright at [her]489-mrs. berry words . " [You]8187-young man do ? "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton said , and filling a bumper [he]158-ripton with cheerfully vinous articulation and glibness of tongue proposed the health of [Richard]186-richard and [Lucy Feverel]132-lucy , of [Raynham Abbey]25-raynham abbey ! and that [mankind]771-mankind should not require an expeditious example of the way to accept the inspiring toast , [he]158-ripton drained [his]158-ripton bumper at a gulp . It finished [him]158-ripton . The farthing rushlight of [his]158-ripton reason leapt and expired . [He]158-ripton tumbled to the sofa and there stretched . Some minutes subsequent to [Ripton]158-ripton 's signalization of [his]158-ripton devotion to [the bridal pair]3801-the bridal pair , [[Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's maid]3802-mrs. berry 's maid entered [the room]671-the room to say that [a gentleman]698-a gentleman was inquiring below after [the young gentleman who had departed]3805-the young gentleman who had departed , and found [[her]3802-mrs. berry 's maid mistress]3806-her mistress with a tottering wineglass in [her]3806-her mistress hand , exhibiting every symptom of unconsoled hysterics . [Her]3806-her mistress mouth gaped , as if [the fell creditor]3807-the fell creditor had [her]3806-her mistress by the swallow . [She]3806-her mistress ejaculated with horrible exultation that [she]3806-her mistress had been and done it , as [her]3806-her mistress disastrous aspect seemed to testify , and [her]3806-her mistress evident , but inexplicable , access of misery induced [the sympathetic maid]3808-the sympathetic maid to tender those caressing words that were all [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry wanted to go off into the self - caressing fit without delay ; and [she]489-mrs. berry had already given the preluding demoniac ironic outburst , when [the maid]1005-the maid called [heaven]6566-heaven to witness that [the gentleman]3154-the gentleman would hear [her]489-mrs. berry ; upon which [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry violently controlled [her]489-mrs. berry bosom , and ordered that [he]3154-the gentleman should be shown [upstairs]3335-upstairs instantly to see [her]489-mrs. berry the wretch [she]489-mrs. berry was . [She]489-mrs. berry repeated the injunction . [The maid]1005-the maid did as [she]1005-the maid was told , and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , wishing first to see [herself]489-mrs. berry as [she]489-mrs. berry was , mutely accosted the looking - glass , and tried to look a very little better . [She]489-mrs. berry dropped a shawl on [Ripton]158-ripton and was settled , smoothing [her]489-mrs. berry agitation when [[her]489-mrs. berry visitor]3814-her visitor was announced . [The gentleman]3154-the gentleman was [Adrian Harley]346-adrian . An interview with [Tom Bakewell]199-tom had put [him]346-adrian on the track , and now a momentary survey of the table , and [its]3816-its white - vestured cake , made [him]346-adrian whistle . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry plaintively begged [him]346-adrian to do [her]489-mrs. berry the favour to be seated . " A fine morning , [ma'am]8198-ma'am , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " It have been ! "[346-adrian] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry answered , glancing over [her]489-mrs. berry shoulder at the window , and gulping as if to get [her]489-mrs. berry heart down from [her]489-mrs. berry mouth . " [A very fine Spring]8199-a very fine spring , "[346-adrian] pursued [Adrian]346-adrian , calmly anatomizing [her]489-mrs. berry countenance . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry smothered an adjective to " weather "[489-mrs. berry] on a deep sigh . [Her]489-mrs. berry wretchedness was palpable . In proportion to it , [Adrian]346-adrian waned cheerful and brisk . [He]346-adrian divined enough of the business to see that there was some strange intelligence to be fished out of [the culprit who sat compressing hysterics before [him]346-adrian]3817-the culprit who sat compressing hysterics before him ; and as [he]346-adrian was never more in [his]346-adrian element than when [he]346-adrian had [a sinner]3818-a sinner , and [a repentant prostrate abject sinner]3819-a repentant prostrate abject sinner in hand , [his]346-adrian affable countenance might well deceive poor [Berry]489-mrs. berry . " [I]346-adrian presume these are [[Mr. Thompson]158-ripton 's lodgings]8200-mr. thompson 's lodgings ? "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian remarked , with a look at the table . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's head and the whites of [her]489-mrs. berry eyes informed [him]346-adrian that they were not [[Mr. Thompson]158-ripton 's lodgings]8200-mr. thompson 's lodgings . " No ? "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , and threw a carelessly inquisitive eye about [him]346-adrian . " [Mr. Feverel]226-richard is out , [I]346-adrian suppose ? "[346-adrian] A convulsive start at the name , and two corroborating hands dropped on [her]489-mrs. berry knees , formed [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's reply . " [[Mr. Feverel]226-richard 's man]8201-mr. feverel 's man , "[346-adrian] continued [Adrian]346-adrian , " told [me]346-adrian [I]346-adrian should be certain to find [him]226-richard here . [I]346-adrian thought [he]226-richard would be with [[his]226-richard friend]614-his friend , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton . [I]346-adrian 'm too late , [I]346-adrian perceive . [Their]8203-their entertainment is over . [I]346-adrian fancy [you]346-adrian have been having a party of [them]8203-their [here]6225-here , [ma'am]8198-ma'am ? [a bachelors]8206-a bachelors ' breakfast ! "[346-adrian] In the presence of that cake this observation seemed to mask an irony so shrewd that [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry could barely contain [herself]489-mrs. berry . [She]489-mrs. berry felt [she]489-mrs. berry must speak . Making [her]489-mrs. berry face as deplorably propitiating as [she]489-mrs. berry could , [she]489-mrs. berry began : " [Sir]6036-sir , may [I]489-mrs. berry beg for to know [your]6036-sir name ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley accorded [her]489-mrs. berry request . Groaning in the clutch of a pitiless truth , [she]489-mrs. berry continued : " And [you]6036-sir are [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley , that was oh ! and [you]6036-sir 've come for [Mr.]8208-mr. ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Mr. Richard Feverel]226-richard was [the gentleman [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley had come for]3821-the gentleman mr. harley had come for . " Oh ! and it 's no mistake , and [he]226-richard 's of [Raynham Abbey]25-raynham abbey ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry inquired . [Adrian]346-adrian , very much amused , assured [her]489-mrs. berry that [he]226-richard was born and bred [there]6062-there . " [[His]226-richard father]775-his father 's [Sir Austin]186-richard ? "[489-mrs. berry] wailed the black - satin bunch from behind [her]489-mrs. berry handkerchief . [Adrian]346-adrian verified [Richard]186-richard 's descent . " Oh , then , what have [I]489-mrs. berry been and done ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry cried , and stared blankly at [[her]489-mrs. berry visitor]3814-her visitor . " [I]489-mrs. berry been and married [[my]489-mrs. berry baby]8210-my baby ! [I]489-mrs. berry been and married the bread out of [my]489-mrs. berry own mouth . [O Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ! [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ! [I]489-mrs. berry knew [you]149-mr. harley when [you]149-mr. harley was [a boy that big , and wore jackets]8211-a boy that big , and wore jackets ; and all of [you]149-mr. harley . And it 's [my]489-mrs. berry softness that 's [my]489-mrs. berry ruin , for [I]489-mrs. berry never can resist [a man]1294-a man 's asking . Look at that cake , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Adrian]346-adrian followed [her]489-mrs. berry directions quite coolly . " Wedding - cake , [ma'am]8198-ma'am ! "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said . " Bride - cake it is , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ! "[346-adrian] " Did [you]346-adrian make it [yourself]346-adrian , [ma'am]8198-ma'am ? "[489-mrs. berry] The quiet ease of the question overwhelmed [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry and upset that train of symbolic representations by which [she]489-mrs. berry was seeking to make [him]346-adrian guess the catastrophe and spare [her]489-mrs. berry the furnace of confession . " [I]489-mrs. berry did not make it [myself]489-mrs. berry , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry replied . " It 's a bought cake , and [I]489-mrs. berry 'm [a lost woman]8215-a lost woman . Little [I]489-mrs. berry dreamed when [I]489-mrs. berry had [him]346-adrian in [my]489-mrs. berry arms [a baby that [I]489-mrs. berry should some day be marrying [him]346-adrian out of [[my]489-mrs. berry own house]8217-my own house]8216-a baby that i should some day be marrying him out of my own house ! [I]489-mrs. berry little dreamed that ! Oh , why did [he]346-adrian come to [me]489-mrs. berry ! Do n't [you]149-mr. harley remember [[his]346-adrian old nurse]8218-his old nurse , when [he]346-adrian was [a baby in arms]8219-a baby in arms , that went away so sudden , and no fault of [hers]8218-his old nurse , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ! The very mornin ' after the night [you]149-mr. harley got into [[Mr. Benson]202-benson 's cellar]8220-mr. benson 's cellar , and got so tipsy on [his]202-benson Madeary [I]489-mrs. berry remember it as clear as yesterday ! and [Mr. Benson]202-benson was that angry [he]202-benson threatened to use the whip to [you]149-mr. harley , and [I]489-mrs. berry helped put [you]149-mr. harley to bed . [I]489-mrs. berry 'm [that very woman]8221-that very woman . "[489-mrs. berry] [Adrian]346-adrian smiled placidly at these reminiscences of [his]346-adrian guileless youthful life . " Well , [ma'am]8198-ma'am ! well ? "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said . [He]346-adrian would bring [her]3824-her to the furnace . " Wo n't [you]346-adrian see it all , [kind sir]8223-kind sir ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry appealed to [him]346-adrian in pathetic dumb show . Doubtless by this time [Adrian]346-adrian did see it all , and was mentally cursing at [Folly]460-folly , and reckoning the immediate consequences , but [he]346-adrian looked uninstructed , [his]346-adrian peculiar dimple - smile was undisturbed , [his]346-adrian comfortable full - bodied posture was the same . " Well , [ma'am]8198-ma'am ? "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian spurred [her]3824-her on . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry burst forth : " It were done this mornin ' , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley , in [the church]7861-the church , at half - past eleven of the clock , or twenty to , by licence . "[489-mrs. berry] [Adrian]346-adrian was now obliged to comprehend a case of matrimony . " Oh ! "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said , like [one who is as hard as facts]3825-one who is as hard as facts , and as little to be moved : " [Somebody]1168-somebody was married this morning ; was it [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , or [Mr. Feverel]226-richard ? "[346-adrian] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry shuffled up to [Ripton]158-ripton , and removed the shawl from [him]158-ripton , saying : " Do [he]158-ripton look like [a new married bridegroom]8227-a new married bridegroom , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Adrian]346-adrian inspected [the oblivious Ripton]158-ripton with philosophic gravity . " [This young gentleman]6409-this young gentleman was at [church]6914-church this morning ? "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian asked . " Oh ! quite reasonable and proper then , "[346-adrian] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry begged [him]346-adrian to understand . " Of course , [ma'am]8198-ma'am . "[489-mrs. berry] [Adrian]346-adrian lifted and let fall the stupid inanimate limbs of [the gone wretch]3826-the gone wretch , puckering [his]346-adrian mouth queerly . " [You]8198-ma'am were all reasonable and proper , [ma'am]8198-ma'am . [The principal male performer]8232-the principal male performer , then , is [[my]346-adrian cousin]7033-my cousin , [Mr. Feverel]226-richard ? [He]226-richard was married by [you]8198-ma'am , this morning , by licence at [[your]8198-ma'am parish church]8234-your parish church , and came [here]6225-here , and ate a hearty breakfast , and left intoxicated . "[346-adrian] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry flew out . " [He]226-richard never drink a drop , [sir]6036-sir . [A more moderate young gentleman]8237-a more moderate young gentleman [you]6036-sir never see . Oh ! do n't [ye]6036-sir think that now , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley . [He]226-richard was as upright and master of [his]226-richard mind as [you]6036-sir be . "[489-mrs. berry] " Ay ! "[746-the wise youth] [the wise youth]746-the wise youth nodded thanks to [her]489-mrs. berry for the comparison , " [I]746-the wise youth mean the other form of intoxication . "[746-the wise youth] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry sighed . [She]489-mrs. berry could say nothing on that score . [Adrian]346-adrian desired [her]489-mrs. berry to sit down , and compose [herself]489-mrs. berry , and tell [him]346-adrian circumstantially what had been done . [She]489-mrs. berry obeyed , in utter perplexity at [his]346-adrian perfectly composed demeanour . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , as [her]489-mrs. berry recital declared , was no other than [that identical woman who once in old days had dared to behold the baronet behind [his]346-adrian mask , and had ever since lived in exile from [the [Raynham]3-raynham world]3829-the raynham world on a little pension regularly paid to [her]489-mrs. berry as an indemnity]3828-that identical woman who once in old days had dared to behold the baronet behind his mask , and had ever since lived in exile from the raynham world on a little pension regularly paid to her as an indemnity . [She]489-mrs. berry was [that woman]3830-that woman , and the thought of it made [her]489-mrs. berry almost accuse [Providence]200-providence for the betraying excess of softness it had endowed [her]489-mrs. berry with . How was [she]489-mrs. berry to recognize [[her]489-mrs. berry baby grown [a man]1294-a man]3831-her baby grown a man ? [He]346-adrian came in a feigned name ; not a word of [the family]679-the family was mentioned . [He]346-adrian came like [an ordinary mortal]3834-an ordinary mortal , though [she]489-mrs. berry felt something more than ordinary to [him]346-adrian [she]489-mrs. berry knew [she]489-mrs. berry did . [He]346-adrian came bringing [a beautiful young lady]3835-a beautiful young lady , and on what grounds could [she]489-mrs. berry turn [her]489-mrs. berry back on [them]679-the family ? Why , seeing that all was chaste and legal , why should [she]489-mrs. berry interfere to make [them]679-the family unhappy so few the chances of happiness in [this world]6473-this world ! [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry related the seizure of [her]489-mrs. berry ring . " One wrench , "[3837-the sobbing culprit] said [the sobbing culprit]3837-the sobbing culprit , " one , and [my]3837-the sobbing culprit ring was off ! "[3837-the sobbing culprit] [She]489-mrs. berry had no suspicions , and the task of writing [her]489-mrs. berry name in the vestry - book had been too enacting for a thought upon the other signatures . " [I]346-adrian daresay [you]489-mrs. berry were exceedingly sorry for what [you]489-mrs. berry had done , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " Indeed , [sir]6036-sir , "[489-mrs. berry] moaned [Berry]489-mrs. berry , " [I]489-mrs. berry were , and am . "[489-mrs. berry] " And would do [your]489-mrs. berry best to rectify the mischief eh , [ma'am]8198-ma'am ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Indeed , and indeed , [sir]6036-sir , [I]489-mrs. berry would , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry protested solemnly . " As , of course , [you]6036-sir should knowing [the family]679-the family . Where may [these lunatics]8242-these lunatics have gone to spend the Moon ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry swimmingly replied : " To [the Isle]84-the isle [I]489-mrs. berry do n't quite know , [sir]6036-sir ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry snapped the indication short , and jumped out of the pit [she]489-mrs. berry had fallen into . Repentant as [she]489-mrs. berry might be , [those dears]3838-those dears should not be pursued and cruelly balked of [their]3838-those dears young bliss ! " To - morrow , if [you]6036-sir please , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley : not to - day ! "[489-mrs. berry] " [A pleasant spot]8244-a pleasant spot , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian observed , smiling at [[his]346-adrian easy prey]3839-his easy prey . By a measurement of dates [he]346-adrian discovered that [the bridegroom]7905-the bridegroom had brought [[his]7905-the bridegroom bride]6658-his bride to [the house]711-the house on the day [he]7905-the bridegroom had quitted [Raynham]3-raynham , and this was enough to satisfy [Adrian]346-adrian 's mind that there had been concoction and chicanery . [Chance]461-chance , probably , had brought [him]346-adrian to [the old woman]3843-the old woman : chance certainly had not brought [him]346-adrian to [the young one]3844-the young one . " Very well , [ma'am]8198-ma'am , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said , in answer to [her]3843-the old woman petitions for [his]346-adrian favourable offices with [Sir Austin]186-richard in behalf of [her]3843-the old woman little pension and [the bridal pair]3801-the bridal pair , " [I]346-adrian will tell [him]346-adrian [you]8198-ma'am were only [a blind agent in the affair]8246-a blind agent in the affair , being naturally soft , and that [you]8198-ma'am trust [he]346-adrian will bless the consummation . [He]346-adrian will be in [town]6720-town to - morrow morning ; but [one of [you]8198-ma'am two]8248-one of you two must see [him]346-adrian to - night . [An emetic kindly administered]8249-an emetic kindly administered will set [[our]8250-our friend]838-our friend here on [his]346-adrian legs . A bath and a clean shirt , and [he]346-adrian might go . [I]346-adrian do n't see why [your]8198-ma'am name should appear at all . Brush [him]346-adrian up , and send [him]346-adrian to [Bellingham]57-bellingham by [the seven o'clock train]8252-the seven o'clock train . [He]346-adrian will find [his]346-adrian way to [Raynham]3-raynham ; [he]346-adrian knows [the neighbourhood]1791-the neighbourhood best in the dark . Let [him]346-adrian go and state the case . Remember , one of [you]8198-ma'am must go . "[346-adrian] With this fair prospect of leaving a choice of a perdition between [the couple of unfortunates]3846-the couple of unfortunates , for [them]3846-the couple of unfortunates to fight and lose all [their]3846-the couple of unfortunates virtues over , [Adrian]346-adrian said , " Good morning . "[346-adrian] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry touchingly arrested [him]346-adrian . " [You]346-adrian wo n't refuse a piece of [his]346-adrian cake , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Oh , dear , no , [ma'am]8198-ma'am , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian turned to the cake with alacrity . " [I]346-adrian shall claim a very large piece . [Richard]186-richard has [a great many friends]8255-a great many friends who will rejoice to eat [his]346-adrian wedding - cake . Cut [me]346-adrian a fair quarter , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . Put it in paper , if [you]489-mrs. berry please . [I]346-adrian shall be delighted to carry it to [them]8255-a great many friends , and apportion it equitably according to [their]8255-a great many friends several degrees of relationship . "[346-adrian] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry cut the cake . Somehow , as [she]489-mrs. berry sliced through it , the sweetness and hapless innocence of [the bride]3708-the bride was presented to [her]489-mrs. berry , and [she]489-mrs. berry launched into eulogies of [Lucy]132-lucy , and clearly showed how little [she]489-mrs. berry regretted [her]489-mrs. berry conduct . [She]489-mrs. berry vowed that [they]3848-them seemed made for [each other]935-each other ; that both , were beautiful ; [both]847-both had spirit ; [both]847-both were innocent ; and to part [them]3848-them , or make [them]3848-them unhappy , would be , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry wrought [herself]489-mrs. berry to cry aloud , oh , such a pity ! [Adrian]346-adrian listened to it as the expression of a matter - of - fact opinion . [He]346-adrian took the huge quarter of cake , nodded multitudinous promises , and left [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry to bless [his]346-adrian good heart . " So dies [the System]6689-the system ! "[346-adrian] was [Adrian]346-adrian 's comment in [the street]2516-the street . " And now let [prophets]8257-prophets roar ! [He]346-adrian dies respectably in a marriage - bed , which is more than [I]346-adrian should have foretold of the monster . Meantime , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian gave the cake a dramatic tap , " [I]346-adrian 'll go sow nightmares . "[346-adrian]

CHAPTER XXXII

[Adrian]346-adrian really bore the news [he]346-adrian had heard with creditable disinterestedness , and admirable repression of anything beneath the dignity of [a philosopher]2278-a philosopher . When one has attained that felicitous point of wisdom from which one sees [all mankind]3854-all mankind to be [fools]3855-fools , [the diminutive objects]3856-the diminutive objects may make what new moves [they]3856-the diminutive objects please , one does not marvel at [them]3856-the diminutive objects : [their]3856-the diminutive objects sedateness is as comical as [their]3856-the diminutive objects frolic , and [their]3856-the diminutive objects frenzies more comical still . On this intellectual eminence [the wise youth]746-the wise youth had built [[his]746-the wise youth castle]3858-his castle , and [he]746-the wise youth had lived in [it]3858-his castle from an early period . [Astonishment]462-astonishment never shook the foundations , nor did envy of greater heights tempt [him]746-the wise youth to relinquish the security of [[his]746-the wise youth stronghold]3859-his stronghold , for [he]746-the wise youth saw none . [Jugglers]3860-jugglers [he]746-the wise youth saw running up ladders that overtopped [him]746-the wise youth , and air - balloons scaling [the empyrean]3861-the empyrean ; but the former came precipitately down again , and [the latter]8022-the latter were at the mercy of the winds ; while [he]746-the wise youth remained tranquil on [[his]746-the wise youth solid unambitious ground]3863-his solid unambitious ground , fitting [his]746-the wise youth morality to the laws , [his]746-the wise youth conscience to [his]746-the wise youth morality , [his]746-the wise youth comfort to [his]746-the wise youth conscience . Not that voluntarily [he]746-the wise youth cut [himself]746-the wise youth off from [[his]746-the wise youth fellows]6277-his fellows : on the contrary , [his]746-the wise youth sole amusement was [their]6277-his fellows society . Alone [he]746-the wise youth was rather dull , as [a man who beholds but one thing]3865-a man who beholds but one thing must naturally be . Study of the animated varieties of that one thing excited [him]746-the wise youth sufficiently to think life a pleasant play ; and the faculties [he]746-the wise youth had forfeited to hold [his]746-the wise youth elevated position [he]746-the wise youth could serenely enjoy by contemplation of [them]6277-his fellows in others . Thus : wonder at [Master Richard]186-richard 's madness : though [he]746-the wise youth [himself]746-the wise youth did not experience it , [he]746-the wise youth was eager to mark the effect on [[his]746-the wise youth beloved relatives]3866-his beloved relatives . As [he]746-the wise youth carried along [his]746-the wise youth vindictive hunch of cake , [he]746-the wise youth shaped out [their]6277-his fellows different attitudes of amaze , bewilderment , horror ; passing by some personal chagrin in the prospect . For [[his]746-the wise youth patron]1430-his patron had projected a journey , commencing with [Paris]69-paris , culminating on [the Alps]70-the alps , and lapsing in [Rome]72-rome : a delightful journey to show [Richard]186-richard [the highways of History]3868-the highways of history and tear [him]186-richard from the risk of further ignoble fascinations , that [his]186-richard spirit might be altogether bathed in freshness and revived . This had been planned during [Richard]186-richard 's absence to surprise [him]186-richard . Now the dream of travel was to [Adrian]346-adrian what the love of [woman]6810-woman is to [the race of [young men]2506-young men]3870-the race of young men . It supplanted that foolishness . It was [his]346-adrian Romance , as [we]3872-we say ; that buoyant anticipation on which in [youth]6626-youth [we]3872-we ride the airs , and which , as [we]3872-we wax older and too heavy for [our]3872-we atmosphere , hardens to the Hobby , which , if an obstinate animal , is a safer horse , and [conducts man at a slower pace]3874-conducts man at a slower pace to [the sexton]3875-the sexton . [Adrian]346-adrian had never travelled . [He]346-adrian was aware that [his]346-adrian romance was earthly and had discomforts only to be evaded by the one potent talisman possessed by [[his]346-adrian patron]1430-his patron . [[His]346-adrian Alp]3877-his alp would hardly be grand to [him]346-adrian without [an obsequious landlord in the foreground]3878-an obsequious landlord in the foreground : [he]346-adrian must recline on [Mammon]20-mammon 's imperial cushions in order to moralize becomingly on [the ancient world]3879-the ancient world . The search for pleasure at the expense of discomfort , as [frantic lovers]3880-frantic lovers woo [[their]3880-frantic lovers mistresses]3881-their mistresses to partake the shelter of a but and batten on a crust , [Adrian]346-adrian deemed the bitterness of [beggarliness]3882-beggarliness . Let [[his]346-adrian sweet mistress]3883-his sweet mistress be given [him]346-adrian in the pomp and splendour due to [his]346-adrian superior emotions , or not at all . Consequently [the wise youth]746-the wise youth had long nursed an ineffectual passion , and it argued a great nature in [him]746-the wise youth , that at the moment when [his]746-the wise youth wishes were to be crowned , [he]746-the wise youth should look with such slight touches of spleen at the gorgeous composite fabric of Parisian cookery and Roman antiquities crumbling into unsubstantial mockery . Assuredly [very few even of [the philosophers]3886-the philosophers]3885-very few even of the philosophers would have turned away uncomplainingly to meaner delights the moment after . [Hippias]334-hippias received the first portion of the cake . [He]346-adrian was sitting by the window in [[his]346-adrian hotel]1995-his hotel , reading . [He]346-adrian had fought down [his]346-adrian breakfast with more than usual success , and was looking forward to [his]346-adrian dinner at [the Foreys ']443-the foreys with less than usual timidity . " Ah ! glad [you]346-adrian 've come , [Adrian]346-adrian , "[334-hippias] [he]334-hippias said , and expanded [his]334-hippias chest . " [I]334-hippias was afraid [I]334-hippias should have to ride down . This is kind of [you]346-adrian . [We]8258-we 'll walk down together through [the park]802-the park . It 's absolutely dangerous to walk alone in [these streets]8260-these streets . [My]334-hippias opinion is , that orange - peel lasts all through the year now , and will till legislation puts a stop to it . [I]334-hippias give [you]346-adrian [my]334-hippias word [I]334-hippias slipped on a piece of orange - peel yesterday afternoon in [Piccadilly]86-piccadilly , and [I]334-hippias thought [I]334-hippias was down ! [I]334-hippias saved [myself]334-hippias by a miracle . "[334-hippias] " [You]334-hippias have an appetite , [I]346-adrian hope ? "[346-adrian] asked [Adrian]346-adrian . " [I]334-hippias think [I]334-hippias shall get one , after a bit of a walk , "[334-hippias] chirped [Hippias]334-hippias . " Yes . [I]334-hippias think [I]334-hippias feel hungry now . "[334-hippias] " Charmed to hear it , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , and began unpinning [his]346-adrian parcel on [his]346-adrian knees . " How should [you]334-hippias define Folly ? "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian checked the process to inquire . " Hm ! "[346-adrian] [Hippias]334-hippias meditated ; [he]334-hippias prided [himself]334-hippias on being oracular when such questions were addressed to [him]334-hippias . " [I]334-hippias think [I]334-hippias should define it to be a slide . "[334-hippias] " Very good definition . In other words , a piece of orange - peel ; once on it , [your]8261-you life and limbs are in danger , and [you]8261-you are saved by a miracle . [You]8261-you must present that to [the Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim . And [the monument of folly]8263-the monument of folly , what would that be ? "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias meditated anew . " [All the human race]8264-all the human race on [one another]2311-one another 's shoulders . "[334-hippias] [He]334-hippias chuckled at the sweeping sourness of the instance . " Very good , "[334-hippias] [Adrian]346-adrian applauded , " or in default of that , some symbol of the thing , say ; such as this of which [I]346-adrian have here brought [you]8261-you a chip . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian displayed the quarter of the cake . " This is the monument made portable eh ? "[346-adrian] " Cake ! "[334-hippias] cried [Hippias]334-hippias , retreating to [his]334-hippias chair to dramatize [his]334-hippias intense disgust . " [You]8261-you 're right of [them]8266-them that eat it . If [I]334-hippias if [I]334-hippias do n't mistake , "[334-hippias] [he]334-hippias peered at it , " the noxious composition bedizened in that way is what [they]8266-them call wedding - cake . It 's arrant poison ! Who is it [you]8261-you want to kill ? What are [you]8261-you carrying such stuff about for ? "[334-hippias] [Adrian]346-adrian rang the bell for a knife . " To present [you]8261-you with [your]8261-you due and proper portion . [You]8261-you will have [friends]6380-friends and [relatives]8268-relatives , and ca n't be saved from [them]8266-them , not even by miracle . It is a habit which exhibits , perhaps , the unconscious inherent cynicism of the human mind , for [people who consider that [they]8269-people who consider that they have reached the acme of mundane felicity , to distribute this token of esteem to their friends have reached the acme of mundane felicity , to distribute this token of esteem to [[their]8269-people who consider that they have reached the acme of mundane felicity , to distribute this token of esteem to their friends friends]8270-their friends]8269-people who consider that they have reached the acme of mundane felicity , to distribute this token of esteem to their friends , with the object probably "[334-hippias] [he]334-hippias took the knife from [a waiter]3888-a waiter and went to the table to slice the cake " of enabling [those friends]8271-those friends these edifices require very delicate incision each particular currant and subtle condiment hangs to [its neighbour]8272-its neighbour a wedding - cake is evidently the most highly civilized of cakes , and partakes of the evils as well as the advantages of civilization ! [I]334-hippias was saying , [they]8266-them send [us]8273-we these love - tokens , no doubt [we]8273-we shall have to weigh out the crumbs , if each is to have [his]8274-his fair share that [we]8273-we may the better estimate [their]8266-them state of bliss by passing some hours in purgatory . This , as far as [I]334-hippias can apportion it without weights and scales , is [your]334-hippias share , [[my]334-hippias uncle]3003-my uncle ! "[334-hippias] [He]334-hippias pushed the corner of the table bearing the cake towards [Hippias]334-hippias . " Get away ! "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias vehemently motioned , and started from [his]334-hippias chair . " [I]334-hippias 'll have none of it , [I]334-hippias tell [you]334-hippias ! [It]8276-it 's death ! It 's fifty times worse than that beastly compound Christmas pudding ! What [fool]3113-fool has been doing this , then ? Who dares send [me]334-hippias cake ? [Me]334-hippias ! It 's an insult . "[334-hippias] " [You]334-hippias are not compelled to eat any before dinner , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , pointing the corner of the table after [him]334-hippias , " but [your]334-hippias share [you]334-hippias must take , and appear to consume . [One who has done so much to bring about the marriage]8278-one who has done so much to bring about the marriage can not in conscience refuse [his]8278-one who has done so much to bring about the marriage allotment of the fruits . [Maidens]8279-maidens , [I]346-adrian hear , first cook it under [their]8279-maidens pillows , and extract nuptial dreams therefrom said to be of a lighter class , taken that way . It 's a capital cake , and , upon [my]346-adrian honour , [you]334-hippias have helped to make it [you]334-hippias have indeed ! So here it is . "[346-adrian] The table again went at [Hippias]334-hippias . [He]334-hippias ran nimbly round it , and flung [himself]334-hippias on a sofa exhausted , crying : " There ! ... [My]334-hippias appetite 's gone for to - day ! "[334-hippias] " Then shall [I]346-adrian tell [Richard]186-richard that [you]334-hippias wo n't touch a morsel of [his]186-richard cake ? "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , leaning on [his]346-adrian two hands over the table and looking at [[his]346-adrian uncle]674-his uncle . " [Richard]186-richard ? "[346-adrian] " Yes , [[your]334-hippias nephew]8280-your nephew : [[my]334-hippias cousin]7033-my cousin : [Richard]186-richard ! [[Your]334-hippias companion]8282-your companion since [you]334-hippias 've been in [town]6720-town . [He]186-richard 's married , [you]334-hippias know . Married this morning at [Kensington parish church]8284-kensington parish church , by licence , at half - past eleven of the clock , or twenty to . Married , and gone to spend [his]186-richard honeymoon in [the Isle of Wight]83-the isle of wight , [a very delectable place for a month 's residence]8285-a very delectable place for a month 's residence . [I]334-hippias have to announce to [you]334-hippias that , thanks to [your]334-hippias assistance , the experiment is launched , [sir]6036-sir ! "[334-hippias] " [Richard]186-richard married ! "[346-adrian] There was something to think and to say in objection to it , but the wits of [poor Hippias]334-hippias were softened by the shock . [His]334-hippias hand travelled half - way to [his]334-hippias forehead , spread out to smooth the surface of that seat of reason , and then fell . " Surely [you]334-hippias knew all about it ? [you]334-hippias were so anxious to have [him]186-richard in [town]6720-town under [your]334-hippias charge .... "[334-hippias] " Married ? "[334-hippias] [Hippias]334-hippias jumped up [he]334-hippias had it . " Why , [he]186-richard 's under age ! [he]186-richard 's [an infant]8288-an infant . "[334-hippias] " So [he]186-richard is . But [the infant]8289-the infant is not the less married . [Fib]464-fib like [a man]1294-a man and pay [your]334-hippias fee what does it matter ? [Any one who is breeched]8291-any one who is breeched can obtain a licence in [[our]8292-our noble country]8293-our noble country . And the interests of morality demand that it should not be difficult . Is it true can [you]334-hippias persuade [anybody]1879-anybody that [you]334-hippias have known nothing about it ? "[334-hippias] " Ha ! infamous joke ! [I]334-hippias wish , [sir]6036-sir , [you]6036-sir would play [your]6036-sir pranks on [somebody else]8296-somebody else , "[334-hippias] said [Hippias]334-hippias , sternly , as [he]334-hippias sank back on the sofa . " [You]6036-sir 've done [me]334-hippias up for the day , [I]334-hippias can assure [you]6036-sir . "[334-hippias] [Adrian]346-adrian sat down to instil belief by gentle degrees , and put an artistic finish to the work . [He]346-adrian had the gratification of passing [[his]346-adrian uncle]674-his uncle through varied contortions , and at last [Hippias]334-hippias perspired in conviction , and exclaimed , " This accounts for [his]674-his uncle conduct to [me]334-hippias . [That boy]8297-that boy must have a cunning nothing short of infernal ! [I]334-hippias feel ... [I]334-hippias feel it just here , [he]334-hippias drew a hand along [his]334-hippias midriff . "[334-hippias] [I]0-i 'm not equal to this world of [fools]3855-fools , " [he]334-hippias added faintly , and shut [his]334-hippias eyes . "[334-hippias] No , [I]0-i ca n't dine . Eat ? ha ! ... no . Go without [me]0-i ! " Shortly after , [Hippias]334-hippias went to bed , saying to [himself]334-hippias , as [he]334-hippias undressed , "[334-hippias] See what comes of [our]3892-our fine schemes ! [Poor Austin]465-poor austin ! " and as the pillow swelled over [his]334-hippias ears , "[465-poor austin] [I]0-i 'm not sure that a day 's fast wo n't do [me]0-i good . " [The Dyspepsy]387-the dyspepsy had bought [his]334-hippias philosophy at a heavy price ; [he]334-hippias had a right to use it . [Adrian]346-adrian resumed the procession of the cake . [He]346-adrian sighted [his]346-adrian melancholy uncle [Algernon]140-algernon hunting an appetite in [the Row]8298-the row , and looking as if the hope ahead of [him]140-algernon were also one - legged . [The Captain]6111-the captain did not pass with out querying the ungainly parcel . "[0-i] [I]0-i hope [I]0-i carry it ostentatiously enough ? " said [Adrian]346-adrian . "[0-i] [Enclosed]3893-enclosed is wherewithal to quiet the alarm of [the land]6345-the land . Now may [the maids and wives of [Merry England]87-merry england]3895-the maids and wives of merry england sleep secure . [I]0-i had half a mind to fix it on a pole , and engage a band to parade it . This is [[our]3896-our dear]3897-our dear [Richard]186-richard 's wedding - cake . Married at half - past eleven this morning , by licence , at [the Kensington parish church]3898-the kensington parish church ; [his]0-i own ring being lost [he]0-i employed the ring of [[his]0-i beautiful bride 's lachrymose land - lady]3899-his beautiful bride 's lachrymose land - lady , [she]3899-his beautiful bride 's lachrymose land - lady standing adjacent by the altar . [His]0-i farewell to [you]3900-you as [a bachelor]3901-a bachelor , and [hers]3899-his beautiful bride 's lachrymose land - lady as [a maid]2776-a maid , [you]3900-you can claim on the spot if [you]3900-you think proper , and digest according to [your]3900-you powers . " [Algernon]140-algernon let off steam in a whistle . "[158-ripton] [Thompson]158-ripton , [[the solicitor]3903-the solicitor 's daughter]3904-the solicitor 's daughter ! " [he]140-algernon said . "[158-ripton] [I]0-i met [them]3905-them the other day , somewhere about here . [He]0-i introduced [me]0-i to [her]3904-the solicitor 's daughter . [A pretty little baggage]3906-a pretty little baggage . " No . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian set [him]0-i right . " ' Tis [a Miss Desborough]297-miss desborough , [a Roman Catholic dairymaid]8300-a roman catholic dairymaid . Reminds one of pastoral [England]23-england in the time of [the Plantagenets]8301-the plantagenets ! [He]0-i 's quite equal to introducing [her]3904-the solicitor 's daughter as [[Thompson]158-ripton 's daughter]8302-thompson 's daughter , and [himself]0-i as [[Beelzebub]466-beelzebub 's son]8303-beelzebub 's son . However , the wild animal is in [Hymen]410-god 's chains , and the cake is cut . Will [you]0-i have [your]0-i morsel ? "[346-adrian] " Oh , by all means ! not now . "[140-algernon] [Algernon]140-algernon had an unwonted air of reflection . " [Father]467-father know it ? "[140-algernon] " Not yet . [He]467-father will to - night by nine o'clock . "[346-adrian] " Then [I]140-algernon must see [him]467-father by seven . Do n't say [you]0-i met [me]140-algernon . "[140-algernon] [He]140-algernon nodded , and pricked [his]140-algernon horse . " Wants money ! "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , putting the combustible [he]346-adrian carried once more in motion . [The women]6617-the women were the crowning joy of [his]346-adrian contemplative mind . [He]346-adrian had reserved [them]6617-the women for [his]346-adrian final discharge . [Dear demonstrative creatures]3908-dear demonstrative creatures ! Dyspepsia would not weaken [their]3908-dear demonstrative creatures poignant outcries , or self - interest check [their]3908-dear demonstrative creatures fainting fits . On the generic woman one could calculate . Well might [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip say of [her]3909-her that , " [She]3909-her is always at Nature 's breast "[265-the pilgrim] ; not intending it as a compliment . [Each woman]3910-each woman is [Eve]160-eve throughout the ages ; whereas [the Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim would have [us]3912-us believe that [the Adam in [men]761-men]3913-the adam in men has become warier , if not wiser ; and weak as [he]346-adrian is , has learnt a lesson from time . Probably [the Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's meaning may be taken to be , that [Man]6035-man grows , and [Woman]6810-woman does not . At any rate , [Adrian]346-adrian hoped for such natural choruses as [you]3918-you hear in [the nursery]6766-the nursery when a bauble is lost . [He]346-adrian was awake to [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's maternal predestinations , and guessed that [Clare]147-clare stood ready with the best form of filial obedience . [They]3920-they were only [a poor couple]3921-a poor couple to gratify [his]147-clare Mephistophelian humour , to be sure , but [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria was equal to twenty , and [they]3920-they would proclaim the diverse ways with which maidenhood and womanhood took disappointment , while [the surrounding Forey girls]3922-the surrounding forey girls and [other females of [the family assembly]3924-the family assembly]3923-other females of the family assembly were expected to develop the finer shades and tapering edges of an agitation to which [no woman]1762-no woman could be cold . All went well . [He]346-adrian managed cleverly to leave the cake unchallenged in [a conspicuous part of [the drawing - room]3927-the drawing - room]3926-a conspicuous part of the drawing - room , and stepped gaily down to dinner . Much of the conversation adverted to [Richard]186-richard . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria asked [him]346-adrian if [he]346-adrian had seen [the youth]1506-the youth , or heard of [him]1506-the youth . " Seen [him]1506-the youth ? no ! Heard of [him]1506-the youth ? yes ! "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " [I]346-adrian have heard of [him]1506-the youth . [I]346-adrian heard that [he]1506-the youth was sublimely happy , and had eaten such a breakfast that dinner was impossible ; claret and cold chicken , cake and "[346-adrian] " Cake at breakfast ! "[3929-they] [they]3929-they all interjected . " That seems to be [his]1506-the youth fancy just now . "[3929-they] " What an extraordinary taste ! "[346-adrian] " [You]346-adrian know , [he]1506-the youth is educated on a System . "[3930-one fast young male forey] [One fast young male Forey]3930-one fast young male forey allied the System and the cake in a miserable pun . [Adrian]346-adrian , [a hater of puns]3931-a hater of puns , looked at [him]3930-one fast young male forey , and held the table silent , as if [he]346-adrian were going to speak ; but [he]346-adrian said nothing , and [the young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman vanished from the conversation in a blush , extinguished by [his]1441-the young gentleman own spark . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria peevishly exclaimed , " Oh ! fish - cake , [I]138-mrs. doria suppose ! [I]138-mrs. doria wish [he]1506-the youth understood a little better the obligations of relationship . "[138-mrs. doria] " Whether [he]1506-the youth understands them , [I]346-adrian ca n't say , "[346-adrian] observed [Adrian]346-adrian , " but [I]346-adrian assure [you]138-mrs. doria [he]1506-the youth is very energetic in extending [them]8304-them . "[346-adrian] [The wise youth]746-the wise youth talked innuendoes whenever [he]746-the wise youth had an opportunity , that [[his]746-the wise youth dear relative]3934-his dear relative might be rendered sufficiently inflammable by and by at the aspect of the cake ; but [he]746-the wise youth was not thought more than commonly mysterious and deep . " Was [his]1506-the youth appointment at [the house of [those Grandison people]8306-those grandison people]8305-the house of those grandison people ? "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria asked , with a hostile upper - lip . [Adrian]346-adrian warmed [the blindfolded parties]3935-the blindfolded parties by replying , " Do [they]8306-those grandison people keep a beadle at the door ? "[346-adrian] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's animosity to [Mrs. Grandison]336-mrs. grandison made [her]138-mrs. doria treat this as a piece of satirical ingenuousness . " [I]138-mrs. doria daresay [they]8306-those grandison people do , "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria said . " And [a curate on hand]8307-a curate on hand ? "[138-mrs. doria] " Oh , [I]468-old mr. forey should think a dozen ! "[468-old mr. forey] [Old Mr. Forey]468-old mr. forey advised [[his]468-old mr. forey punning grandson]3936-his punning grandson [Clarence]147-clare to give [that house]7699-that house a wide berth , where [he]147-clare might be disposed of and dished - up at a moment 's notice , and the scent ran off at a jest . [The Foreys]443-the foreys gave good dinners , and with [the old gentleman]8160-the old gentleman the excellent old fashion remained in permanence of trooping off [the ladies]3205-the ladies as soon as [they]3205-the ladies had taken [their]3205-the ladies sustenance and just exchanged a smile with the flowers and the dessert , when [they]3205-the ladies rose to fade with a beautiful accord , and [the gallant males]3940-the gallant males breathed under easier waistcoats , and settled to the business of the table , sure that an hour for unbosoming and imbibing was [their]3940-the gallant males own . [Adrian]346-adrian took a chair by [Brandon Forey]384-brandon , [a barrister of standing]3941-a barrister of standing . " [I]346-adrian want to ask [you]384-brandon , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said , " whether [an infant in law]8308-an infant in law can legally bind [himself]8308-an infant in law . "[346-adrian] " If [he]8308-an infant in law 's old enough to affix [his]8308-an infant in law signature to an instrument , [I]384-brandon suppose [he]8308-an infant in law can , "[384-brandon] yawned [Brandon]384-brandon . " Is [he]8308-an infant in law responsible for [his]8308-an infant in law acts ? "[384-brandon] " [I]346-adrian 've no doubt [we]8309-we could hang [him]8308-an infant in law . "[346-adrian] " Then what [he]8308-an infant in law could do for [himself]8308-an infant in law , [you]346-adrian could do for [him]8308-an infant in law ? "[346-adrian] " Not quite so much ; pretty near . "[384-brandon] " For instance , [he]8308-an infant in law can marry ? "[346-adrian] " That 's not a criminal case , [you]346-adrian know . "[346-adrian] " And the marriage is valid ? "[384-brandon] " [You]346-adrian can dispute it . "[346-adrian] " Yes , and [the Greeks]8310-the greeks and [the Trojans]8311-the trojans can fight . It holds then ? "[346-adrian] " Both water and fire ! "[3942-the patriarch of the table] [The patriarch of the table]3942-the patriarch of the table sang out to [Adrian]346-adrian that [he]346-adrian stopped the vigorous circulation of the claret . " Dear [me]346-adrian , [sir]6036-sir ! "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , " [I]346-adrian beg pardon . The circumstances must excuse [me]346-adrian . The fact is , [[my]346-adrian cousin]7033-my cousin [Richard]186-richard got married to [a dairymaid]1738-a dairymaid this morning , and [I]346-adrian wanted to know whether it held in law . "[346-adrian] It was amusing to watch the manly coolness with which the announcement was taken . Nothing was heard more energetic than , " [Deuce]469-deuce [he]186-richard has ! "[346-adrian] and , " [A dairymaid]1738-a dairymaid ! "[346-adrian] " [I]346-adrian thought it better to let [the ladies]3205-the ladies dine in peace , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian continued . " [I]346-adrian wanted to be able to console [[my]346-adrian aunt]1880-my aunt "[346-adrian] " Well , but well , but , "[8160-the old gentleman] [the old gentleman]8160-the old gentleman , much the most excited , puffed " eh , [Brandon]384-brandon ? [He]384-brandon 's [a boy]1243-a boy , [this young ass]8319-this young ass ! Do [you]8160-the old gentleman mean to tell [me]8160-the old gentleman [a boy]1243-a boy can go and marry when [he]1243-a boy pleases , and any troll [he]1243-a boy pleases , and the marriage is good ? If [I]8160-the old gentleman thought that [I]8160-the old gentleman 'd turn every woman off [[my]8160-the old gentleman premises]8321-my premises . [I]8160-the old gentleman would ! from [the housekeeper]7162-the housekeeper to [the scullery - maid]8323-the scullery - maid . [I]8160-the old gentleman 'd have [no woman]1762-no woman near [him]384-brandon till till "[8160-the old gentleman] " Till [the young greenhorn]8325-the young greenhorn was grey , [sir]6036-sir ? "[384-brandon] suggested [Brandon]384-brandon . " Till [he]384-brandon knew what [women]738-women are made of , [sir]6036-sir ! "[8160-the old gentleman] [the old gentleman]8160-the old gentleman finished [his]8160-the old gentleman sentence vehemently . " What , d'ye think , will [Feverel]140-algernon say to it , [Mr. Adrian]346-adrian ? "[8160-the old gentleman] " [He]140-algernon has been trying the very System [you]8160-the old gentleman have proposed sir one that does not reckon on the powerful action of curiosity on the juvenile intelligence . [I]8160-the old gentleman 'm afraid it 's the very worst way of solving the problem . "[8160-the old gentleman] " Of course it is , "[147-clare] said [Clarence]147-clare . " None but [a fool]814-a fool ! "[147-clare] " At [your]147-clare age , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian relieved [his]346-adrian embarrassment , " it is natural , [[my]346-adrian dear]6235-my dear [Clarence]147-clare , that [you]147-clare should consider the idea of [an isolated or imprisoned manhood]8331-an isolated or imprisoned manhood something monstrous , and [we]8332-we do not expect [you]147-clare to see what amount of wisdom it contains . [You]147-clare follow one extreme , and [we]8332-we the other . [I]346-adrian do n't say that a middle course exists . The history of [mankind]771-mankind shows [our]8332-we painful efforts to find one , but [they]771-mankind have invariably resolved [themselves]771-mankind into asceticism , or laxity , acting and reacting . The moral question is , if [a naughty little man]8334-a naughty little man , by reason of [his]8334-a naughty little man naughtiness , releases [himself]8334-a naughty little man from foolishness , does [a foolish little man]8335-a foolish little man , by reason of [his]8335-a foolish little man foolishness , save [himself]8335-a foolish little man from naughtiness ? "[346-adrian] A discussion , peculiar to [men of [the world]597-the world]3945-men of the world , succeeded the laugh at [Mr. Clarence]147-clare . Then coffee was handed round and [the footman]3947-the footman informed [Adrian]346-adrian , in a low voice , that [Mrs. Doria Forey]138-mrs. doria particularly wished to speak with [him]346-adrian . [Adrian]346-adrian preferred not to go in alone . " Very well , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said , and sipped [his]346-adrian coffee . [They]3948-they talked on , sounding the depths of law in [Brandon Forey]384-brandon , and receiving nought but hollow echoes from that profound cavity . [He]346-adrian would not affirm that the marriage was invalid : [he]346-adrian would not affirm that it could not be annulled . [He]346-adrian thought not : still [he]346-adrian thought it would be worth trying . A consummated and a non - consummated union were two different things .... " Dear [me]346-adrian ! "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , " does the Law recognize that ? Why , that 's almost human ! "[346-adrian] Another message was brought to [Adrian]346-adrian that [Mrs. Doria Forey]138-mrs. doria very particularly wished to speak with [him]346-adrian . " What can be the matter ? "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian exclaimed , pleased to have [his]346-adrian faith in [woman]6810-woman strengthened . The cake had exploded , no doubt . So it proved , when [the gentlemen]3950-the gentlemen joined [the fair society]3951-the fair society . [All the younger ladies]3952-all the younger ladies stood about the table , whereon the cake stood displayed , gaps being left for those sitting to feast [their]3952-all the younger ladies vision , and intrude the comments and speculations continually arising from fresh shocks of wonder at the unaccountable apparition . Entering with the half - guilty air of [men who know [they]3953-men who know they have come from a grosser atmosphere have come from a grosser atmosphere]3953-men who know they have come from a grosser atmosphere , [the gallant males]3940-the gallant males also ranged [themselves]3940-the gallant males round the common object of curiosity . " Here ! [Adrian]346-adrian ! "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria cried . " Where is [Adrian]346-adrian ? Pray , come here . Tell [me]138-mrs. doria ! Where did this cake come from ? Whose is it ? What does it do here ? [You]138-mrs. doria know all about it , for [you]138-mrs. doria brought it . [Clare]147-clare saw [you]138-mrs. doria bring it into [the room]671-the room . What does it mean ? [I]138-mrs. doria insist upon a direct answer . Now do not make [me]138-mrs. doria impatient , [Adrian]346-adrian . "[138-mrs. doria] Certainly [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria was equal to twenty . By [her]138-mrs. doria concentrated rapidity and volcanic complexion it was evident that suspicion had kindled . " [I]346-adrian was really bound to bring it , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian protested . " Answer [me]346-adrian ! "[346-adrian] [The wise youth]746-the wise youth bowed : " Categorically . This cake came from [the house of [a person]8338-a person]8337-the house of a person , [a female]6355-a female , of the name of [Berry]489-mrs. berry . It belongs to [you]138-mrs. doria partly , partly to [me]746-the wise youth , partly to [Clare]147-clare , and to [the rest of [[our]8341-our family]6251-our family]8340-the rest of our family , on the principle of equal division for which purpose it is present .... "[746-the wise youth] " Yes ! Speak ! "[346-adrian] " It means , [[my]746-the wise youth dear aunt]8004-my dear aunt , what that kind of cake usually does mean . "[746-the wise youth] " This , then , is the Breakfast ! And the ring ! [Adrian]346-adrian ! where is [Richard]186-richard ? "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria still clung to unbelief in the monstrous horror . But when [Adrian]346-adrian told [her]138-mrs. doria that [Richard]186-richard had left [town]6720-town , [her]138-mrs. doria struggling hope sank . " [The wretched boy]8344-the wretched boy has ruined [himself]8344-the wretched boy ! "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria said , and sat down trembling . Oh ! that System ! The delicate vituperations [gentle ladies]3957-gentle ladies use instead of oaths , [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria showered on that System . [She]138-mrs. doria hesitated not to say that [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother had got what [he]653-her brother deserved . Opinionated , morbid , weak , justice had overtaken [him]653-her brother . Now [he]653-her brother would see ! but at what a price ! at what a sacrifice ! [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , commanded [Adrian]346-adrian to confirm [her]138-mrs. doria fears . Sadly [the wise youth]746-the wise youth recapitulated [Berry]489-mrs. berry 's words . " [He]653-her brother was married this morning at half - past eleven of the clock , or twenty to twelve , by licence , at [the Kensington parish church]3898-the kensington parish church . "[746-the wise youth] " Then that was [his]653-her brother appointment ! "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria murmured . " That was the cake for breakfast ! "[138-mrs. doria] breathed a second of [her]138-mrs. doria sex . " And it was [his]653-her brother ring ! "[3960-a third] exclaimed [a third]3960-a third . [The men]3961-the men were silent , and made long faces . [Clare]147-clare stood cold and sedate . [She]138-mrs. doria and [[her]138-mrs. doria mother]6590-her mother avoided [each other]935-each other 's eyes . " Is it [that abominable country person]8346-that abominable country person , [Adrian]346-adrian ? "[138-mrs. doria] " [The happy damsel]8347-the happy damsel is , [I]346-adrian regret to say , [the Papist dairymaid]8348-the papist dairymaid , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , in sorrowful but deliberate accents . Then arose a feminine hum , in the midst of which [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria cried , " [Brandon]384-brandon ! "[138-mrs. doria] [She]138-mrs. doria was [a woman of energy]3964-a woman of energy . [Her]138-mrs. doria thoughts resolved to action spontaneously . " [Brandon]384-brandon , "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria drew [the barrister]3965-the barrister a little aside , " can [they]3961-the men not be followed , and separated ? [I]138-mrs. doria want [your]3965-the barrister advice . Can not [we]8349-we separate [them]3961-the men ? [A boy]1243-a boy ! it is really shameful if [he]1243-a boy should be allowed to fall into the toils of [a designing creature]8351-a designing creature to ruin [himself]1243-a boy irrevocably . Can [we]8349-we not , [Brandon]384-brandon ? "[138-mrs. doria] [The worthy barrister]3966-the worthy barrister felt inclined to laugh , but [he]3966-the worthy barrister answered [her]138-mrs. doria entreaties : " From what [I]3966-the worthy barrister hear of [the young groom]8352-the young groom [I]3966-the worthy barrister should imagine the office perilous . "[3966-the worthy barrister] " [I]138-mrs. doria 'm speaking of law , [Brandon]384-brandon . Can [we]8349-we not obtain an order from one of [[your]3965-the barrister Courts]8353-your courts to pursue [them]8353-your courts and separate [them]8353-your courts instantly ? "[138-mrs. doria] " This evening ? "[3966-the worthy barrister] " Yes ! "[384-brandon] [Brandon]384-brandon was sorry to say [she]138-mrs. doria decidedly could not . " [You]138-mrs. doria might call on [one of [[your]3965-the barrister Judges]8355-your judges]8354-one of your judges , [Brandon]384-brandon . "[384-brandon] [Brandon]384-brandon assured [her]138-mrs. doria that [the Judges]2065-the judges were [a hard - worked race]3968-a hard - worked race , and to [a man]1294-a man slept heavily after dinner . " Will [you]384-brandon do so to - morrow , the first thing in the morning ? Will [you]384-brandon promise [me]384-brandon to do so , [Brandon]384-brandon ? Or [a magistrate]8356-a magistrate ! [A magistrate]8356-a magistrate would send [a policeman]6453-a policeman after [them]8353-your courts . [[My]384-brandon dear]6235-my dear [Brandon]384-brandon ! [I]384-brandon beg [I]384-brandon beg [you]384-brandon to assist [us]8360-us in this dreadful extremity . It will be the death of [[my]384-brandon poor brother]8361-my poor brother . [I]384-brandon believe [he]8361-my poor brother would forgive anything but this . [You]384-brandon have no idea what [his]8361-my poor brother notions are of blood . "[384-brandon] [Brandon]384-brandon tipped [Adrian]346-adrian a significant nod to step in and aid . " What is it , [aunt]7943-aunt ? "[746-the wise youth] asked [the wise youth]746-the wise youth . " [You]384-brandon want [them]8363-them followed and torn asunder by [wild policemen]8364-wild policemen ? "[746-the wise youth] " To - morrow ! "[384-brandon] [Brandon]384-brandon queerly interposed . " Wo n't that be just too late ? "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian suggested . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , sighed out [her]138-mrs. doria last spark of hope . " [You]384-brandon see , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian .... " Yes ! yes ! "[346-adrian] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria did not require any of [his]346-adrian elucidations . " Pray be quiet , [Adrian]346-adrian , and let [me]138-mrs. doria speak . [Brandon]384-brandon ! it can not be ! it 's quite impossible ! Can [you]346-adrian stand there and tell [me]138-mrs. doria [that boy]8297-that boy is legally married ? [I]138-mrs. doria never will believe it ! The law can not be so shamefully bad as to permit [a boy]1243-a boy [a mere child]8367-a mere child to do such absurd things . [Grandpapa]471-grandpapa ! "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria beckoned to [the old gentleman]8160-the old gentleman . " [Grandpapa]471-grandpapa ! pray do make [Brandon]384-brandon speak . [These lawyers]8368-these lawyers never will . [He]384-brandon might stop it , if [he]384-brandon would . If [I]138-mrs. doria were [a man]1294-a man , do [you]346-adrian think [I]138-mrs. doria would stand [here]6225-here ? "[138-mrs. doria] " Well , [[my]8160-the old gentleman dear]6235-my dear , "[8160-the old gentleman] [the old gentleman]8160-the old gentleman toddled to compose [her]138-mrs. doria , " [I]8160-the old gentleman 'm quite of [your]138-mrs. doria opinion . [I]8160-the old gentleman believe [he]384-brandon knows no more than [you]138-mrs. doria or [I.]8160-the old gentleman [My]8160-the old gentleman belief is [they]8368-these lawyers none of [them]8368-these lawyers know anything till [they]8368-these lawyers join issue and go into [Court]8372-court . [I]8160-the old gentleman want to see [a few female lawyers]8373-a few female lawyers . "[8160-the old gentleman] " To encourage [the bankrupt perruquier]8374-the bankrupt perruquier , [sir]6036-sir ? "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " [They]8374-the bankrupt perruquier would have to keep a large supply of wigs on hand . "[346-adrian] " And [you]346-adrian can jest , [Adrian]346-adrian ! "[3682-his aunt] [[his]346-adrian aunt]3682-his aunt reproached [him]346-adrian . " But [I]3682-his aunt will not be beaten . [I]3682-his aunt know [I]3682-his aunt am firmly convinced that no law would ever allow [a boy]1243-a boy to disgrace [[his]1243-a boy family]6296-his family and ruin [himself]1243-a boy like that , and nothing shall persuade [me]3682-his aunt that it is so . Now , tell [me]3682-his aunt , [Brandon]384-brandon , and pray do speak in answer to [my]3682-his aunt questions , and please to forget [you]384-brandon are dealing with [a woman]1754-a woman . Can [[my]3682-his aunt nephew]8379-my nephew be rescued from the consequences of [his]8379-my nephew folly ? Is what [he]8379-my nephew has done legitimate ? Is [he]8379-my nephew bound for life by what [he]8379-my nephew has done while [a boy]1243-a boy ? "[3682-his aunt] Well a , " [Brandon]384-brandon breathed through [his]384-brandon teeth . "[3974-a hm] [A hm]3974-a hm ! the matter 's so very delicate , [you]3975-you see , [Helen]272-helen . " "[272-helen] [You]3975-you 're to forget that , " [Adrian]346-adrian remarked . "[3974-a hm] [A hm]3974-a hm ! well ! " pursued [Brandon]384-brandon . "[3974-a hm] Perhaps if [you]3975-you could arrest and divide [them]3977-them before nightfall , and make affidavit of certain facts " ... "[3974-a hm] Yes ? " [the eager woman]8381-the eager woman hastened [his]384-brandon lagging mouth . "[3974-a hm] Well ... hm ! a ... in that case ... [a ...]3978-a ... Or if [a lunatic]3979-a lunatic , [you]3975-you could prove [him]3978-a ... to have been of unsound mind . " ... "[3975-you] Oh ! there 's no doubt of [his]3978-a ... madness on [my]0-i mind , [Brandon]384-brandon . " "[384-brandon] Yes ! well ! in that case ... Or if of different religious persuasions " ... "[3980-she] [She]3980-she is [a Catholic]7015-a catholic ! " [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria joyfully interjected . "[3980-she] Yes ! well ! in that case ... objections might be taken to the form of the marriage ... Might be proved fictitious ... Or if [he]3978-a ... 's under , say , eighteen years " ... "[3978-a ...] [He]3978-a ... ca n't be much more , " cried [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . "[3978-a ...] [I]0-i think , " [she]138-mrs. doria appeared to reflect , and then faltered imploringly to [Adrian]346-adrian , "[0-i] What is [Richard]186-richard 's age ? " [The kind wise youth]8382-the kind wise youth could not find it in [his]8382-the kind wise youth heart to strike away the phantom straw [she]138-mrs. doria caught at . "[0-i] Oh ! about that , [I]0-i should fancy , " [he]8382-the kind wise youth muttered ; and found it necessary at the same time to duck and turn [his]8382-the kind wise youth head for concealment . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria surpassed [his]8382-the kind wise youth expectations . "[0-i] Yes [I]0-i well , then ... " [Brandon]384-brandon was resuming with a shrug , which was meant to say [he]384-brandon still pledged [himself]384-brandon to nothing , when [Clare]147-clare 's voice was heard from out the buzzing circle of [[her]138-mrs. doria cousins]8383-her cousins : "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard is nineteen years and six months old to - day , [mama]7913-mama . " "[7913-mama] Nonsense , [child]1705-child . " "[186-richard] [He]186-richard is , [mama]7913-mama . " [Clare]147-clare 's voice was very steadfast . "[7913-mama] Nonsense , [I]0-i tell [you]1705-child . How can [you]1705-child know ? " "[1705-child] [Richard]186-richard is one year and nine months older than [me]0-i , [mama]7913-mama . " [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria fought the fact by years and finally by months . [Clare]147-clare was too strong for [her]138-mrs. doria . "[7913-mama] Singular [child]1705-child ! " [she]138-mrs. doria mentally apostrophized the girl who scornfully rejected straws while drowning . "[1705-child] But there 's the religion still ! " [she]138-mrs. doria comforted [herself]138-mrs. doria , and sat down to cogitate . [The men]3961-the men smiled and looked vacuous . Music was proposed . There are times when soft music hath not charms ; when it is put to as base uses as [Imperial Caesar]441-caesar 's dust and is taken to fill horrid pauses . [Angelica Forey]472-angelica forey thumped the piano , and sang : "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm [a laughing Gitana]3987-a laughing gitana , ha - ha ! ha - ha ! " [Matilda Forey]473-matilda forey and [[her]473-matilda forey cousin]6086-her cousin [Mary Branksburne]474-mary branksburne wedded [their]3961-the men voices , and songfully incited [all young people]8386-all young people to Haste to the bower that love has built , and defy [the wise ones of]8387-the wise ones of [the world]597-the world ; but [the wise ones of]8387-the wise ones of [the world]597-the world were in a majority there , and very few places of [assembly]8391-assembly will be found where [they]8387-the wise ones of are not ; so the glowing appeal of [the British ballad - monger]8392-the british ballad - monger passed into the bosom of the emptiness [he]8392-the british ballad - monger addressed . [Clare]147-clare was asked to entertain [the company]3773-the company . [The singular child]8394-the singular child calmly marched to the instrument , and turned over the appropriate illustrations to [the ballad - monger]8395-the ballad - monger 's repertory . [Clare]147-clare sang a little Irish air . [Her]8394-the singular child duty done , [she]8394-the singular child marched from the piano . [Mothers]7926-mothers are rarely deceived by [[their]7926-mothers daughters]8397-their daughters in these matters ; but [Clare]147-clare deceived [[her]8394-the singular child mother]6590-her mother ; and [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria only persisted in feeling an agony of pity for [[her]138-mrs. doria child]1650-her child , that [she]138-mrs. doria might the more warrantably pity [herself]138-mrs. doria a not uncommon form of the emotion , for there is [no juggler like that heart the ballad - monger]8400-no juggler like that heart the ballad - monger puts into [our]8401-our mouths so boldly . Remember that [she]138-mrs. doria saw years of self - denial , years of a ripening scheme , rendered fruitless in a minute , and by the System which had almost reduced [her]138-mrs. doria to the condition of [constitutional hypocrite]8402-constitutional hypocrite . [She]138-mrs. doria had enough of bitterness to brood over , and some excuse for self - pity . Still , even when [she]138-mrs. doria was cooler , [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's energetic nature prevented [her]138-mrs. doria from giving up . Straws were straws , and the frailer they were the harder [she]138-mrs. doria clutched them . [She]138-mrs. doria rose from [her]138-mrs. doria chair , and left [the room]671-the room , calling to [Adrian]346-adrian to follow [her]138-mrs. doria . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian , " [she]138-mrs. doria said , turning upon [him]346-adrian in [the passage]1010-the passage , "[346-adrian] [you]346-adrian mentioned [a house where this horrible cake ... where [he]346-adrian was this morning]3988-a house where this horrible cake ... where he was this morning . [I]0-i desire [you]346-adrian to take [me]0-i to [that woman]3830-that woman immediately . " [The wise youth]746-the wise youth had not bargained for personal servitude . [He]746-the wise youth had hoped [he]746-the wise youth should be in time for the last act of the opera that night , after enjoying the comedy of real life . "[346-adrian] [[My]0-i dear]6235-my dear aunt" ... [he]746-the wise youth was beginning to insinuate . "[346-adrian] Order [a cab]7548-a cab to be sent for , and get [your]346-adrian hat , " said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . There was nothing for it but to obey . [He]746-the wise youth stamped [his]746-the wise youth assent to [the Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's dictum , that [Women]738-women are [practical creatures]8408-practical creatures , and now reflected on [his]746-the wise youth own account , that relationship to [a young fool]8409-a young fool may be a vexation and a nuisance . However , [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria compensated [him]746-the wise youth . What [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria intended to do , [the practical creature]8410-the practical creature did not plainly know ; but [her]8410-the practical creature energy positively demanded to be used in some way or other , and [her]8410-the practical creature instinct directed [her]8410-the practical creature to [the offender on whom [she]8410-the practical creature could use it in wrath]8411-the offender on whom she could use it in wrath . [She]8410-the practical creature wanted [somebody to be angry with]8412-somebody to be angry with , [somebody to abuse]8413-somebody to abuse . [She]8410-the practical creature dared not abuse [[her]8410-the practical creature brother]653-her brother to [his]653-her brother face : [him]653-her brother [she]8410-the practical creature would have to console . [Adrian]346-adrian was [a fellow - hypocrite to the System]8415-a fellow - hypocrite to the system , and would , [she]8410-the practical creature was aware , bring [her]8410-the practical creature into painfully delicate , albeit highly philosophic , ground by a discussion of the case . So [she]8410-the practical creature drove to [Bessy Berry]354-berry simply to inquire whither [[her]8410-the practical creature nephew]3683-her nephew had flown . When [a soft woman]8417-a soft woman , and [that soft woman]8418-that soft woman [a sinner]3818-a sinner , is matched with [a woman of energy]3964-a woman of energy , [she]8417-a soft woman does not show much fight , and [she]8417-a soft woman meets no mercy . [[Bessy Berry]354-berry 's creditor]8421-bessy berry 's creditor came to [her]8410-the practical creature in female form that night . [She]8410-the practical creature then beheld it in all its terrors . Hitherto it had appeared to [her]8410-the practical creature as [a male]8422-a male , a disembodied spirit of [her]8410-the practical creature imagination possessing male attributes , and the peculiar male characteristic of being moved , and ultimately silenced , by tears . As [female]8423-female , [[her]8410-the practical creature creditor]3789-her creditor was terrible indeed . Still , had it not been a late hour , [Bessy Berry]354-berry would have died rather than speak openly that [[her]8410-the practical creature babes]8425-her babes had sped to make [their]8425-her babes nest in [the Isle of [Wight]88-wight]8426-the isle of wight . [They]8425-her babes had a long start , [they]8425-her babes were out of the reach of [pursuers]8427-pursuers , [they]8425-her babes were safe , and [she]8410-the practical creature told what [she]8410-the practical creature had to tell . [She]8410-the practical creature told more than was wise of [her]8410-the practical creature to tell . [She]8410-the practical creature made mention of [her]8410-the practical creature early service in [the family]679-the family , and of [her]8410-the practical creature little pension . Alas ! [her]8410-the practical creature little pension ! [[Her]8410-the practical creature creditor]3789-her creditor had come expecting no payment come ; as [creditors]8430-creditors are wo nt in such moods , just to take it out of [her]8410-the practical creature to employ the familiar term . At once [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria pounced upon the pension . "[346-adrian] That , of course , [you]3992-you know is at an end , " [she]138-mrs. doria said in the calmest manner , and [Berry]354-berry did not plead for the little bit of bread to [her]8410-the practical creature . [She]138-mrs. doria only asked a little consideration for [her]138-mrs. doria feelings . [True admirers of [women]738-women]8431-true admirers of women had better stand aside from the scene . Undoubtedly it was very sad for [Adrian]346-adrian to be compelled to witness it . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria was not generous . [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim may be wrong about the sex not growing ; but its fashion of conducting warfare [we]8433-we must allow to be barbarous , and according to what is deemed the pristine , or wild cat , method . [Ruin]475-ruin , nothing short of it , accompanied poor [Berry]354-berry to [her]8410-the practical creature bed that night , and [her]8410-the practical creature character bled till morning on [her]8410-the practical creature pillow . The scene over , [Adrian]346-adrian reconducted [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria to [[her]138-mrs. doria home]8434-her home . [Mice]476-mice had been at the cake during [her]138-mrs. doria absence apparently . [The ladies]3205-the ladies and [gentlemen present]8436-gentlemen present put it on the greedy mice , who were accused of having gorged and gone to bed . "[3992-you] [I]0-i 'm sure [they]3993-they 're quite welcome , " said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . "[0-i] It 's a farce , this marriage , and [Adrian]346-adrian has quite come to [my]0-i way of thinking . [I]0-i would not touch an atom of it . Why , [they]3994-they were married in [a married woman]3995-a married woman 's ring ! Can that be legal , as [you]346-adrian call it ? Oh , [I]0-i 'm convinced ! Do n't tell [me]0-i . [Austin]186-richard will be in [town]6720-town to - morrow , and if [he]186-richard is true to [his]186-richard principles , [he]186-richard will instantly adopt measures to rescue [[his]186-richard son]772-his son from infamy . [I]0-i want no legal advice . [I]0-i go upon common sense , common decency . This marriage is false . " [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's fine scheme had become so much a part of [her]138-mrs. doria life , that [she]138-mrs. doria could not give it up . [She]138-mrs. doria took [Clare]147-clare to [her]138-mrs. doria bed , and caressed and wept over [her]138-mrs. doria , as [she]138-mrs. doria would not have done had [she]138-mrs. doria known [the singular child]8394-the singular child , saying , "[477-poor richard] [Poor Richard]477-poor richard ! [[my]0-i dear poor boy]3998-my dear poor boy ! [we]3999-we must save [him]477-poor richard , [Clare]147-clare ! [we]3999-we must save [him]477-poor richard ! " Of [the two]947-the two [the mother]8439-the mother showed the greater want of iron on this occasion . [Clare]147-clare lay in [her]138-mrs. doria arms rigid and emotionless , with one of [her]138-mrs. doria hands tight - locked . All [she]138-mrs. doria said was : "[0-i] [I]0-i knew it in the morning , [mama]7913-mama . " [She]138-mrs. doria slept clasping [Richard]477-poor richard 's nuptial ring . By this time [all specially concerned in the System]8440-all specially concerned in the system knew it . The honeymoon was shoring placidly above [them]8440-all specially concerned in the system . Is not happiness like [another circulating medium]8441-another circulating medium ? When [we]3999-we have a very great deal of it , [some poor hearts]8442-some poor hearts are aching for what is taken away from [them]8442-some poor hearts . When [we]3999-we have gone out and seized it on [the highways]8443-the highways , certain inscrutable laws are sure to be at work to bring [us]3999-we to the criminal bar , sooner or later . Who knows the honeymoon that did not steal [somebody]1168-somebody 's sweetness ? [Richard Turpin]478-richard turpin went forth , singing "[0-i] Money or life " to [the world]597-the world : [Richard Feverel]226-richard has done the same , substituting "[4003-they] Happiness " for "[4003-they] Money , " frequently synonyms . The coin [he]226-richard wanted [he]226-richard would have , and was just as much [a highway robber]8446-a highway robber as [[his]226-richard fellow [Dick]8448-dick]8447-his fellow dick , so that those who have failed to recognize [him]226-richard as [a hero]2675-a hero before , may now regard [him]226-richard in that light . Meanwhile [the world]597-the world [he]226-richard has squeezed looks exceedingly patient and beautiful . [His]226-richard coin chinks delicious music to [him]226-richard . Nature and the order of things on [earth]6128-earth have no warmer admirer than [a jolly brigand]8452-a jolly brigand or [a young man made happy by the Jews]8453-a young man made happy by the jews .[4003-they]

CHAPTER XXXIII

And now [the author of the System]4001-the author of the system was on trial under the eyes of [the lady who loved [him]4001-the author of the system]4002-the lady who loved him . What so kind as [they]4003-they ? Yet are [they]4003-they very rigorous , [those soft watchful woman]4004-those soft watchful woman 's eyes . If [you]4005-you are below the measure [they]4003-they have made of [you]4005-you , [you]4005-you will feel it in the fulness of time . [She]4002-the lady who loved him can not but show [you]4005-you that [she]4002-the lady who loved him took [you]4005-you for a giant , and has had to come down a bit . [You]4005-you feel [yourself]4005-you strangely diminishing in those sweet mirrors , till at last they drop on [you]4005-you complacently level . But , oh beware , [vain man]4006-vain man , of ever waxing enamoured of that wonderful elongation of a male creature [you]4005-you saw reflected in [her]4002-the lady who loved him adoring upcast orbs ! Beware of assisting to delude [her]4002-the lady who loved him ! [A woman who is not quite a fool]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool will forgive [your]4005-you being but [a man]1294-a man , if [you]4005-you are surely that : [she]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool will haply learn to acknowledge that [no mortal tailor]4009-no mortal tailor could have fitted that figure [she]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool made of [you]4005-you respectably , and that practically though [she]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool sighs to think it [her]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool ideal of [you]4005-you was on the pattern of [an overgrown charity - boy in the regulation jacket and breech]4010-an overgrown charity - boy in the regulation jacket and breech . For this [she]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool first scorns the narrow capacities of [the tailor]4011-the tailor , and then smiles at [herself]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool . But shouldst [thou]4012-thou , when the hour says plainly , Be [thyself]4012-thou , and [the woman]2509-the woman is willing to take [thee]4012-thou as [thou]4012-thou art , shouldst [thou]4012-thou still aspire to be [that thing of shanks and wrests]4014-that thing of shanks and wrests , wilt [thou]4012-thou not seem contemptible as well as ridiculous ? And when the fall comes , will it not be flat on [thy]4012-thou face , instead of to the common height of [men]761-men ? [You]4005-you may fall miles below [her]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool measure of [you]4005-you , and be safe : nothing is damaged save [an overgrown charity - boy]4016-an overgrown charity - boy ; but if [you]4005-you fall below the common height of [men]761-men , [you]4005-you must make up [your]4005-you mind to see [her]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool rustle [her]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool gown , spy at the looking - glass , and transfer [her]4007-a woman who is not quite a fool allegiance . The moral of which is , that if [we]4018-we pretend to be what [we]4018-we are not , [woman]6810-woman , for whose amusement the farce is performed , will find [us]4018-we out and punish [us]4018-we for it . And it is usually the end of a sentimental dalliance . Had [Sir Austin]186-richard given vent to the pain and wrath it was natural [he]186-richard should feel , [he]186-richard might have gone to unphilosophic excesses , and , however much [he]186-richard lowered [his]186-richard reputation as [a sage]4020-a sage , [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry would have excused [him]186-richard : [she]489-mrs. berry would not have loved [him]186-richard less for seeing [him]186-richard closer . But [the poor gentleman]1078-the poor gentleman tasked [his]186-richard soul and stretched [his]186-richard muscles to act up to [her]489-mrs. berry conception of [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard , [a man of science in life , who was bound to be surprised by nothing in nature]4022-a man of science in life , who was bound to be surprised by nothing in nature , it was not for [him]186-richard to do more than lift [his]186-richard eyebrows and draw in [his]186-richard lips at the news delivered by [Ripton Thompson]158-ripton , [that ill bird at [Raynham]3-raynham]4023-that ill bird at raynham . All [he]186-richard said , after [Ripton]158-ripton had handed the letters and carried [his]186-richard penitential headache to bed , was : " [You]4024-one who has been busily at work building for nearly twenty years see , [Emmeline]283-emmeline , it is useless to base any system on [a human being]8454-a human being . "[186-richard] A very philosophical remark for [one who has been busily at work building for nearly twenty years]4024-one who has been busily at work building for nearly twenty years . Too philosophical to seem genuine . It revealed where the blow struck sharpest . [Richard]186-richard was no longer [the Richard of [his]186-richard creation]186-richard [his]186-richard pride and [his]186-richard joy but simply [a human being with the rest]4025-a human being with the rest . The bright star had sunk among the mass . And yet , what had [the young man]2387-the young man done ? And in what had the System failed ? [The lady]990-the lady could not but ask [herself]990-the lady this , while [she]990-the lady condoled with [the offended father]4028-the offended father . " [[My]990-the lady friend]8455-my friend , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady said , tenderly taking [his]4028-the offended father hand before [she]990-the lady retired , " [I]990-the lady know how deeply [you]4028-the offended father must be grieved . [I]990-the lady know what [your]4028-the offended father disappointment must be . [I]990-the lady do not beg of [you]4028-the offended father to forgive [him]2387-the young man now . [You]4028-the offended father can not doubt [his]2387-the young man love for [this young person]8456-this young person , and according to [his]2387-the young man light , has [he]2387-the young man not behaved honourably , and as [you]4028-the offended father would have wished , rather than bring [her]8456-this young person to shame ? [You]4028-the offended father will think of that . It has been an accident a misfortune a terrible misfortune "[990-the lady] ... " [The God of [this world]6473-this world]8457-the god of this world is in the machine not out of it , "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard interrupted [her]990-the lady , and pressed [her]990-the lady hand to get the good - night over . At any other time [her]990-the lady mind would have been arrested to admire the phrase ; now it seemed perverse , vain , false , and [she]990-the lady was tempted to turn the meaning that was in it against [himself]186-richard , much as [she]990-the lady pitied [him]186-richard . " [You]990-the lady know , [Emmeline]283-emmeline , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard added , " [I]186-richard believe very little in the fortune , or misfortune , to which [men]761-men attribute [their]761-men successes and reverses . [They]761-men are useful impersonations to [novelists]8460-novelists ; but [my]186-richard opinion is sufficiently high of flesh and blood to believe that [we]8461-we make [our]8461-we own history without intervention . Accidents ? Terrible misfortunes ? What are they ? Good - night . "[186-richard] " Good - night , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady said , looking sad and troubled . " When [I]990-the lady said , ' misfortune , ' [I]990-the lady meant , of course , that [he]186-richard is to blame ; but shall [I]990-the lady leave [you]990-the lady [his]186-richard letter to [me]990-the lady ? "[990-the lady] " [I]186-richard think [I]186-richard have enough to meditate upon , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard replied , coldly bowing . " [God]410-god bless [you]186-richard , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady whispered . " And may [I]990-the lady say it ? do not shut [your]186-richard heart . "[990-the lady] [He]186-richard assured [her]990-the lady that [he]186-richard hoped not to do so and the moment [she]990-the lady was gone [he]186-richard set about shutting it as tight as [he]186-richard could . If , instead of saying , Base no system on [a human being]8454-a human being , [he]186-richard had said , Never experimentalize with one , [he]186-richard would have been nearer the truth of [his]186-richard own case . [He]186-richard had experimented on humanity in [the person of [the son [he]186-richard loved]4031-the son he loved as [his]186-richard life]4030-the person of the son he loved as his life , and at once , when the experiment appeared to have failed , all humanity 's failings fell on the shoulders of [[his]186-richard son]772-his son . [Richard]186-richard 's parting laugh in the train it was explicable now : it sounded in [his]186-richard ears like the mockery of this base nature of [ours]4033-we at every endeavour to exalt and chasten it . [The young man]2387-the young man had plotted this . From step to step [Sir Austin]186-richard traced the plot . The curious mask [he]186-richard had worn since [his]186-richard illness ; the selection of [[his]186-richard incapable uncle]4035-his incapable uncle [Hippias]334-hippias for a companion in preference to [Adrian]346-adrian ; it was an evident , well - perfected plot . That hideous laugh would not be silenced : [Base]479-base , like the rest , treacherous , a creature of passions using [his]186-richard abilities solely to gratify [them]4036-them never surely had humanity such chances as in [him]186-richard ! A Manichaean tendency , from which [the sententious eulogist of nature]4037-the sententious eulogist of nature had been struggling for years and which was partly at the bottom of the System , now began to cloud and usurp dominion of [his]186-richard mind . As [he]186-richard sat alone in the forlorn dead - hush of [[his]186-richard library]4038-his library , [he]186-richard saw [the devil]6445-the devil . How are [we]4033-we to know when [we]4033-we are at the head and fountain of the fates of [them]4040-them [we]4033-we love ? There by the springs of [Richard]186-richard 's future , [[his]186-richard father]775-his father sat : and [the devil]6445-the devil said to [him]186-richard : " Only be quiet : do nothing : resolutely do nothing : [your]186-richard object now is to keep a brave face to [the world]597-the world , so that all may know [you]186-richard superior to this human nature that has deceived [you]186-richard . For it is the shameless deception , not the marriage , that has wounded [you]186-richard . "[6445-the devil] " Ay ! "[609-the baronet] answered [the baronet]609-the baronet , " the shameless deception , not the marriage : wicked and ruinous as it must be ; a destroyer of [my]609-the baronet tenderest hopes ! [my]609-the baronet dearest schemes ! Not the marriage the shameless deception ! "[609-the baronet] and [he]609-the baronet crumpled up [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son 's letter to [him]609-the baronet , and tossed it into the fire . How are [we]4033-we to distinguish [the dark chief of [the Manichaeans]480-the manichaeans]4045-the dark chief of the manichaeans when [he]4045-the dark chief of the manichaeans talks [our]4033-we own thoughts to [us]4033-we ? Further [he]609-the baronet whispered , " And [your]186-richard System : if [you]186-richard would be brave to [the world]597-the world , have courage to cast the dream of it out of [you]186-richard : relinquish an impossible project ; see it as it is dead : too good for [men]761-men ! "[609-the baronet] " Ay ! "[609-the baronet] muttered [the baronet]609-the baronet : " all who would save [them]761-men perish on the Cross ! "[609-the baronet] And so [he]609-the baronet sat nursing the devil . By and by [he]609-the baronet took [his]609-the baronet lamp , and put on the old cloak and cap , and went to gaze at [Ripton]158-ripton . [That exhausted debauchee and youth without a destiny]4047-that exhausted debauchee and youth without a destiny slept a dead sleep . A handkerchief was bound about [his]158-ripton forehead , and [his]158-ripton helpless sunken chin and snoring nose projected up the pillow , made [him]158-ripton look absurdly piteous . [The baronet]609-the baronet remembered how often [he]609-the baronet had compared [[his]609-the baronet boy]1600-his boy with [this one]8066-this one : [[his]609-the baronet own bright boy]4051-his own bright boy ! And where was the difference between [them]4052-them ? " Mere outward gilding ! "[4053-his familiar] said [[his]609-the baronet familiar]4053-his familiar . " Yes , "[4053-his familiar] [he]4053-his familiar responded , " [I]4053-his familiar daresay [this one]8066-this one never positively plotted to deceive [[his]158-ripton father]775-his father : [he]158-ripton followed [his]158-ripton appetites unchecked , and is internally [the sounder of [the two]947-the two]8467-the sounder of the two . "[4053-his familiar] [Ripton]158-ripton , with [his]158-ripton sunken chin and snoring nose under the light of the lamp , stood for human nature , honest , however abject . " [Miss Random]317-miss random , [I]4054-the monitor fear very much , is a necessary establishment ! "[4054-the monitor] whispered [the monitor]4054-the monitor . " Does the evil in [us]8469-us demand [its]8066-this one natural food , or it corrupts the whole ? "[4054-the monitor] ejaculated [Sir Austin]186-richard . " And is [no angel of avail]8470-no angel of avail till that is drawn off ? And is that [our]8469-us conflict to see whether [we]8469-us can escape the contagion of its embrace , and come uncorrupted out of that ? "[186-richard] " [The world]597-the world is wise in [its]597-the world way , "[4055-the voice] said [the voice]4055-the voice . " Though it look on [itself]597-the world through Port wine ? "[186-richard] [he]186-richard suggested , remembering [his]186-richard lawyer [Thompson]158-ripton . " Wise in not seeking to be too wise , "[4055-the voice] said [the voice]4055-the voice . " And getting intoxicated on its drug of comfort ! "[4055-the voice] " Human nature is weak . "[4055-the voice] " And [Miss Random]317-miss random is [an establishment]8472-an establishment , and [Wild Oats]481-wild oats an institution ! "[4055-the voice] " It always has been so . "[4055-the voice] " And always will be ? "[4055-the voice] " So [I]4055-the voice fear ! in spite of [your]186-richard very noble efforts . "[4055-the voice] " And leads whither ? And ends where ? "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard 's laugh , taken up by horrid reverberations , as it were through the lengths of [the Lower Halls]4057-the lower halls , replied . [This colloquy of two voices in a brain]4058-this colloquy of two voices in a brain was concluded by [Sir Austin]186-richard asking again if there were no actual difference between the flower of [his]186-richard hopes and yonder drunken weed , and receiving for answer that there was a decided dissimilarity in the smell of [the couple]1811-the couple ; becoming cognizant of which [he]186-richard retreated . [Sir Austin]186-richard did not battle with [the tempter]4060-the tempter . [He]186-richard took [him]4060-the tempter into [his]186-richard bosom at once , as if [he]4060-the tempter had been ripe for [him]4060-the tempter , and received [his]186-richard suggestions and bowed to [his]186-richard dictates . Because [he]186-richard suffered , and decreed that [he]186-richard would suffer silently , and be [the only sufferer]4061-the only sufferer , it seemed to [him]186-richard that [he]186-richard was great - minded in [his]186-richard calamity . [He]186-richard had stood against [the world]597-the world . [The world]597-the world had beaten [him]186-richard . What then ? [He]186-richard must shut [his]186-richard heart and mask [his]186-richard face ; that was all . To be far in advance of the mass , is as fruitless to [mankind]771-mankind , [he]186-richard reflected , as straggling in the rear . For how do [we]4065-we know that [they]4066-they move behind [us]4065-we at all , or move in [our]4065-we track ? What [we]4065-we win for [them]4066-they is lost ; and where [we]4065-we are overthrown [we]4065-we lie ! It was thus that [a fine mind]4067-a fine mind and a fine heart at the bounds of a nature not great , chose to colour [his]186-richard retrogression and countenance [his]186-richard shortcoming ; and it was thus that [he]186-richard set about ruining the work [he]186-richard had done . [He]186-richard might well say , as [he]186-richard once did , that there are hours when [the clearest soul]4068-the clearest soul becomes [a cunning fox]4069-a cunning fox . For a grief that was private and peculiar , [he]186-richard unhesitatingly cast the blame upon [humanity]4070-humanity ; just as [he]186-richard had accused it in the period of what [he]186-richard termed [his]186-richard own ordeal . How had [he]186-richard borne that ? By masking [his]186-richard face . And [he]186-richard prepared the ordeal for [[his]186-richard son]772-his son by doing the same . This was by no means [his]186-richard idea of [a man]1294-a man 's duty in tribulation , about which [he]186-richard could be strenuously eloquent . But it was [his]186-richard instinct so to act , and in times of trial great natures alone are not at the mercy of [their]4073-their instincts . Moreover it would cost [him]186-richard pain to mask [his]186-richard face ; pain worse than that [he]186-richard endured when there still remained an object for [him]186-richard to open [his]186-richard heart to in proportion ; and [he]186-richard always reposed upon the Spartan comfort of bearing pain and being passive . " Do nothing , "[186-richard] said the devil [he]186-richard nursed ; which meant in [his]186-richard case , " Take [me]186-richard into [you]8473-you and do n't cast [me]186-richard out . "[186-richard] Excellent and sane is the outburst of wrath to [men]761-men , when it stops short of slaughter . For [who that locks it up to eat in solitary]4075-who that locks it up to eat in solitary , can say that it is consumed ? [Sir Austin]186-richard had as weak a digestion for wrath , as poor [Hippias]334-hippias for a green duckling . Instead of eating it , it ate [him]186-richard . The wild beast in [him]186-richard was not the less deadly because it did not roar , and the devil in [him]186-richard not the less active because [he]186-richard resolved to do nothing . [He]186-richard sat at [the springs of [Richard]186-richard 's future]4076-the springs of richard 's future , in the forlorn dead - hush of [[his]186-richard library]4038-his library [there]6062-there , hearing the cinders click in the extinguished fire , and that humming stillness in which one may fancy one hears [the midnight Fates]4079-the midnight fates busily stirring [their]4079-the midnight fates embryos . The lamp glowed mildly on the bust of [Chatham]257-chatham . Toward morning a gentle knock fell at [his]186-richard door . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry glided in . With hasty step [she]489-mrs. berry came straight to [him]186-richard , and took both [his]186-richard hands . " [[My]489-mrs. berry friend]8455-my friend , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry said , speaking tearfully , and trembling , " [I]489-mrs. berry feared [I]489-mrs. berry should find [you]186-richard [here]6225-here . [I]489-mrs. berry could not sleep . How is it with [you]186-richard ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Well ! [Emmeline]283-emmeline , well ! "[186-richard] [he]186-richard replied , torturing [his]186-richard brows to fix the mask . [He]186-richard wished it had been [Adrian]346-adrian who had come to [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard had an extraordinary longing for [[Adrian]346-adrian 's society]4080-adrian 's society . [He]186-richard knew that [the wise youth]746-the wise youth would divine how to treat [him]186-richard , and [he]186-richard mentally confessed to just enough weakness to demand a certain kind of management . Besides , [Adrian]346-adrian , [he]346-adrian had not a doubt , would accept [him]346-adrian entirely as [he]346-adrian seemed , and not pester [him]346-adrian in any way by trying to unlock [his]346-adrian heart ; whereas [a woman]1754-a woman , [he]346-adrian feared , would be waxing too womanly , and swelling from tears and supplications to a scene , of all things abhorred by [him]346-adrian the most . So [he]346-adrian rapped the floor with [his]346-adrian foot , and gave [the lady]990-the lady no very welcome face when [he]346-adrian said it was well with [him]346-adrian . [She]990-the lady sat down by [his]346-adrian side , still holding one hand firmly , and softly detaining the other . " Oh , [[my]990-the lady friend]8455-my friend ! may [I]990-the lady believe [you]346-adrian ? May [I]990-the lady speak to [you]346-adrian ? "[990-the lady] [She]990-the lady leaned close to [him]346-adrian . " [You]346-adrian know [my]990-the lady heart . [I]990-the lady have no better ambition than to be [[your]346-adrian friend]6281-your friend . Surely [I]990-the lady divide [your]346-adrian grief , and may [I]990-the lady not claim [your]346-adrian confidence ? Who has wept more over [your]346-adrian great and dreadful sorrows ? [I]990-the lady would not have come to [you]346-adrian , but [I]990-the lady do believe that sorrow shared relieves the burden , and it is now that [you]346-adrian may feel [a woman]1754-a woman 's aid , and something of what [a woman]1754-a woman could be to [you]346-adrian .... "[990-the lady] " Be assured , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian gravely said , " [I]346-adrian thank [you]990-the lady , [Emmeline]283-emmeline , for [your]990-the lady intentions . "[346-adrian] " No , no ! not for [my]990-the lady intentions ! And do not thank [me]990-the lady . Think of [him]346-adrian ... think of [[your]990-the lady dear boy]8480-your dear boy ... [[Our]990-the lady Richard]8481-our richard , as [we]990-the lady have called [him]346-adrian . Oh ! do not think it a foolish superstition of [mine]990-the lady , but [I]990-the lady have had a thought this night that has kept [me]990-the lady in torment till [I]990-the lady rose to speak to [you]990-the lady ... Tell [me]990-the lady first [you]990-the lady have forgiven [him]346-adrian . "[990-the lady] " [A father]2078-a father bears no malice to [[his]2078-a father son]772-his son , [Emmeline]283-emmeline . "[990-the lady] " [Your]283-emmeline heart has forgiven [him]346-adrian ? "[346-adrian] " [My]990-the lady heart has taken what [he]346-adrian gave . "[990-the lady] " And quite forgiven [him]346-adrian ? "[990-the lady] " [You]990-the lady will hear no complaints of [mine]990-the lady . "[990-the lady] [The lady]990-the lady paused despondingly , and looked at [him]4085-i in a wistful manner , saying with a sigh , " Yes ! [I]4085-i know how noble [you]4085-i are , and different from [others]6776-others ! "[4085-i] [He]4085-i drew one of [his]4085-i hands from [her]990-the lady relaxed hold . " [You]4085-i ought to be in bed , [Emmeline]283-emmeline . "[4085-i] " [I]990-the lady can not sleep . "[990-the lady] " Go , and talk to [me]990-the lady another time . "[990-the lady] " No , it must be now . [You]990-the lady have helped [me]4085-i when [I]4085-i struggled to rise into a clearer world , and [I]4085-i think , humble as [I]4085-i am , [I]4085-i can help [you]990-the lady now . [I]4085-i have had a thought this night that if [you]990-the lady do not pray for [him]4085-i and bless [him]4085-i ... it will end miserably . [[My]4085-i friend]8455-my friend , have [you]990-the lady done so ? "[4085-i] [He]4085-i was stung and offended , and could hardly help showing it in spite of [his]4085-i mask . " Have [you]990-the lady done so , [Austin]186-richard ? "[4085-i] " This is assuredly a new way of committing [fathers]2090-fathers to the follies of [[their]2090-fathers sons]8487-their sons , [Emmeline]283-emmeline ! "[990-the lady] " No , not that . But will [you]990-the lady pray for [[your]990-the lady boy]8488-your boy , and bless [him]4085-i , before the day comes ? "[4085-i] [He]4085-i restrained [himself]4085-i to pronounce [his]4085-i words calmly : " And [I]4085-i must do this , or it will end in misery ? How else can it end ? Can [I]4085-i save [him]4085-i from the seed [he]4085-i has sown ? Consider , [Emmeline]283-emmeline , what [you]990-the lady say . [He]4085-i has repeated [[his]4085-i cousin]1014-his cousin 's sin . [You]990-the lady see the end of that . "[4085-i] " Oh , so different ! [This young person]8456-this young person is not , is not of [the class poor [Austin Wentworth]150-austin allied [himself]4085-i to]8491-the class poor austin wentworth allied himself to . Indeed it is different . And [he]4085-i be just and admit [his]4085-i nobleness . [I]990-the lady fancied [you]990-the lady did . [This young person]8456-this young person has great beauty , [she]8456-this young person has the elements of good breeding , [she]8456-this young person indeed [I]990-the lady think , had [she]8456-this young person been in another position , [you]990-the lady would not have looked upon [her]8456-this young person unfavourably . "[990-the lady] " [She]8456-this young person may be too good for [[my]609-the baronet son]6332-my son ! "[609-the baronet] [The baronet]609-the baronet spoke with sublime bitterness . " [No woman]1762-no woman is too good for [Richard]186-richard , and [you]990-the lady know it . "[609-the baronet] " Pass [her]8456-this young person . "[990-the lady] " Yes , [I]990-the lady will speak only of [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard met [her]8456-this young person by a fatal accident . [We]8495-we thought [his]186-richard love dead , and so did [he]186-richard till [he]186-richard saw [her]8456-this young person again . [He]186-richard met [her]8456-this young person , [he]186-richard thought [we]8495-we were plotting against [him]186-richard , [he]186-richard thought [he]186-richard should lose [her]8456-this young person for ever , and is the madness of an hour [he]186-richard did this .... "[990-the lady] " [[My]609-the baronet [Emmeline]283-emmeline]8496-my emmeline pleads bravely for clandestine matches . "[609-the baronet] " Ah ! do not trifle , [[my]990-the lady friend]8455-my friend . Say : would [you]8455-my friend have had [him]186-richard act as [young men in [his]186-richard position]8498-young men in his position generally do to [young women beneath [them]8498-young men in his position]8499-young women beneath them ? "[990-the lady] [Sir Austin]186-richard did not like the question . It probed [him]186-richard very severely . " [You]8455-my friend mean , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said , " that [fathers]2090-fathers must fold [their]2090-fathers arms , and either submit to infamous marriages , or have [these creatures]8501-these creatures ruined . "[186-richard] " [I]990-the lady do not mean that , "[990-the lady] exclaimed [the lady]990-the lady , striving for what [she]990-the lady did mean , and how to express it . " [I]186-richard mean that [he]186-richard loved [her]990-the lady . Is it not a madness at [his]186-richard age ? But what [I]186-richard chiefly mean is save [him]186-richard from the consequences . No , [you]8455-my friend shall not withdraw [your]8455-my friend hand . Think of [his]186-richard pride , [his]186-richard sensitiveness , [his]186-richard great wild nature wild when [he]186-richard is set wrong : think how intense it is , set upon love ; think , [[my]186-richard friend]8455-my friend , do not forget [his]186-richard love for [you]8455-my friend . "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard smiled an admirable smile of pity . " That [I]186-richard should save [him]186-richard , or [any one]7003-any one , from consequences , is asking more than the order of things will allow to [you]8455-my friend , [Emmeline]283-emmeline , and is not in the disposition of [this world]6473-this world . [I]186-richard can not . Consequences are the natural offspring of acts . [[My]186-richard child]6722-my child , [you]8455-my friend are talking sentiment , which is the distraction of [our]8506-our modern age in everything a phantasmal vapour distorting the image of the life [we]8506-our live . [You]8455-my friend ask [me]186-richard to give [him]186-richard a golden age in spite of [himself]186-richard . All that could be done , by keeping [him]186-richard in the paths of virtue and truth , [I]186-richard did . [He]186-richard is become [a man]1294-a man , and as [a man]1294-a man [he]186-richard must reap [his]186-richard own sowing . "[186-richard] [The baffled lady]4088-the baffled lady sighed . [He]4089-he sat so rigid : [he]4089-he spoke so securely , as if wisdom were to [him]4089-he more than the love of [[his]4089-he son]772-his son . And yet [he]4089-he did love [[his]4089-he son]772-his son . Feeling sure that [he]4089-he loved [[his]4089-he son]772-his son while [he]4089-he spoke so loftily , [she]4088-the baffled lady reverenced [him]4089-he still , baffled as [she]4088-the baffled lady was , and sensible that [she]4088-the baffled lady had been quibbled with . " All [I]4088-the baffled lady ask of [you]4089-he is to open [your]4089-he heart to [him]4089-he , "[4088-the baffled lady] [she]4088-the baffled lady said . [He]4089-he kept silent . " Call [him]4089-he [a man]1294-a man , [he]4089-he is , and must ever be [the child of [your]4089-he education]8510-the child of your education , [[my]4088-the baffled lady friend]8455-my friend . "[4088-the baffled lady] " [You]4089-he would console [me]4088-the baffled lady , [Emmeline]283-emmeline , with the prospect that , if [he]4089-he ruins [himself]4089-he , [he]4089-he spares the world of [young women]7953-young women . Yes , that is something ! "[4088-the baffled lady] Closely [she]4088-the baffled lady scanned the mask . It was impenetrable . [He]4089-he could meet [her]4088-the baffled lady eyes , and respond to the pressure of [her]4088-the baffled lady hand , and smile , and not show what [he]4089-he felt . Nor did [he]4089-he deem it hypocritical to seek to maintain [his]4089-he elevation in [her]4088-the baffled lady soft soul , by simulating supreme philosophy over offended love . Nor did [he]4089-he know that [he]4089-he had [an angel]7683-an angel with [him]4089-he then : [a blind angel]4094-a blind angel , and [a weak one]4095-a weak one , but one who struck upon [his]4089-he chance . " Am [I]4088-the baffled lady pardoned for coming to [you]4089-he ? "[4088-the baffled lady] [she]4088-the baffled lady said , after a pause . " Surely [I]4089-he can read [my]4089-he [Emmeline]283-emmeline 's intentions , "[4089-he] [he]4089-he gently replied . " [Very poor ones]8513-very poor ones . [I]4088-the baffled lady feel [my]4088-the baffled lady weakness . [I]4088-the baffled lady can not utter half [I]4088-the baffled lady have been thinking . Oh , if [I]4088-the baffled lady could ! "[4088-the baffled lady] " [You]4089-he speak very well , [Emmeline]283-emmeline . "[4096-she] " At least , [I]4096-she am pardoned ! "[4096-she] " Surely so . "[4088-the baffled lady] " And before [I]4089-he leave [you]4089-he , [dear friend]8514-dear friend , shall [I]4089-he be forgiven ? may [I]4089-he beg it ? will [you]4089-he bless [him]4089-he ? "[4089-he] [He]4089-he was again silent . " Pray for [him]4089-he , [Austin]186-richard ! pray for [him]4089-he ere the night is over . "[4089-he] As [she]4096-she spoke [she]4096-she slid down to [his]4089-he feet and pressed [his]4089-he hand to [her]4096-she bosom . [The baronet]609-the baronet was startled . In very dread of the soft fit that wooed [him]609-the baronet , [he]609-the baronet pushed back [his]609-the baronet chair , and rose , and went to the window . " It 's day already ! "[609-the baronet] [he]609-the baronet said with assumed vivacity , throwing open the shutters , and displaying the young light on [the lawn]4098-the lawn . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry dried [her]489-mrs. berry tears as [she]489-mrs. berry knelt , and then joined [him]609-the baronet , and glanced up silently at [Richard]186-richard 's moon standing in wane toward [the West]59-the west . [She]489-mrs. berry hoped it was because of [her]489-mrs. berry having been premature in pleading so earnestly , that [she]489-mrs. berry had failed to move [him]609-the baronet , and [she]489-mrs. berry accused [herself]489-mrs. berry more than [the baronet]609-the baronet . But in acting as [she]489-mrs. berry had done , [she]489-mrs. berry had treated [him]609-the baronet as [no common man]4100-no common man , and [she]489-mrs. berry was compelled to perceive that [his]609-the baronet heart was at present hardly superior to the hearts of [ordinary men]4101-ordinary men , however composed [his]609-the baronet face might be , and apparently serene [his]609-the baronet wisdom . From that moment [she]489-mrs. berry grew critical of [him]609-the baronet , and began to study [her]489-mrs. berry idol a process dangerous to idols . [He]609-the baronet , now that [she]489-mrs. berry seemed to have relinquished the painful subject , drew to [her]489-mrs. berry , and as [one who wished to smooth a foregone roughness]4102-one who wished to smooth a foregone roughness , murmured : " [God]410-god 's rarest blessing is , after all , [a good woman]8515-a good woman ! [[My]609-the baronet Emmeline]8496-my emmeline bears [her]8496-my emmeline sleepless night well . [She]8496-my emmeline does not shame the day . "[609-the baronet] [He]609-the baronet gazed down on [her]489-mrs. berry with a fondling tenderness . " [I]489-mrs. berry could bear many , many ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry replied , meeting [his]609-the baronet eyes , " and [you]609-the baronet would see [me]489-mrs. berry look better and better , if ... if only ... "[489-mrs. berry] but [she]489-mrs. berry had no encouragement to end the sentence . Perhaps [he]609-the baronet wanted some mute form of consolation ; perhaps the handsome placid features of [the dark - eyed dame]2927-the dark - eyed dame touched [him]609-the baronet : at any rate [their]4104-their Platonism was advanced by [his]609-the baronet putting an arm about [her]489-mrs. berry . [She]489-mrs. berry felt the arm and talked of the morning . Thus proximate , [they]4104-their by and by both heard something very like a groan behind [them]4104-their , and looking round , beheld the Saurian eye . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry smiled , but [the baronet]609-the baronet 's discomposure was not to be concealed . By a strange fatality every stage of [their]4104-their innocent loves was certain to have [a human beholder]4106-a human beholder . " Oh , [I]202-benson 'm sure [I]202-benson beg pardon , "[202-benson] [Benson]202-benson mumbled , arresting [his]202-benson head in a melancholy pendulosity . [He]202-benson was ordered out of [the room]671-the room . " And [I]489-mrs. berry think [I]489-mrs. berry shall follow [him]609-the baronet , and try to get forty winks , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [They]4104-their parted with a quiet squeeze of hands . [The baronet]609-the baronet then called in [Benson]202-benson . " Get [me]609-the baronet [my]609-the baronet breakfast as soon as [you]202-benson can , "[609-the baronet] [he]609-the baronet said , regardless of the aspect of injured conscience [Benson]202-benson sombrely presented to [him]609-the baronet . " [I]609-the baronet am going to [town]6720-town early . And , [Benson]202-benson , "[609-the baronet] [he]609-the baronet added , " [you]202-benson will also go to [town]6720-town this afternoon , or to - morrow , if it suits [you]202-benson , and take [your]202-benson book with [you]202-benson to [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton . [You]202-benson will not return [here]6225-here . A provision will be made for [you]202-benson . [You]202-benson can go . "[609-the baronet] [The heavy butler]2437-the heavy butler essayed to speak , but the tremendous blow and [the baronet]609-the baronet 's gesture choked [him]2437-the heavy butler . At the door [he]2437-the heavy butler made another effort which shook the rolls of [his]2437-the heavy butler loose skin pitiably . An impatient signal sent [him]2437-the heavy butler out dumb , and [Raynham]3-raynham was quit of [the one believer in the Great Shaddock dogma]4111-the one believer in the great shaddock dogma .

CHAPTER XXXIV

It was the month of July . [The Solent]4112-the solent ran up green waves before [a full - blowing [South - wester]4114-south - wester]4113-a full - blowing south - wester . [Gay little yachts]4115-gay little yachts bounded out like foam , and flashed [their]4115-gay little yachts sails , light as sea - nymphs . A crown of deep Summer blue topped the flying mountains of cloud . By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses , [[our]4116-our young bridal pair]4117-our young bridal pair were at breakfast , regaling worthily , [both of [them]4117-our young bridal pair]4118-both of them . Had [the Scientific Humanist]290-the scientific humanist observed [them]4117-our young bridal pair , [he]290-the scientific humanist could not have contested the fact , that as [a couple who had set up to be [father]1512-father and [mother of Britons]4121-mother of britons]4119-a couple who had set up to be father and mother of britons , [they]4119-a couple who had set up to be father and mother of britons were doing [their]4119-a couple who had set up to be father and mother of britons duty . Files of egg - cups with disintegrated shells bore witness to it , and [they]4119-a couple who had set up to be father and mother of britons were still at work , hardly talking from rapidity of exercise . [Both]847-both were dressed for an expedition . [She]4123-her had [her]4123-her bonnet on , and [he]290-the scientific humanist [his]290-the scientific humanist yachting - hat . [His]290-the scientific humanist sleeves were turned over at the wrists , and [her]4123-her gown showed its lining on [her]4123-her lap . At times a chance word might spring a laugh , but eating was the business of the hour , as [I]0-i would have [you]4124-you to know it always will be where [Cupid]458-cupid is in earnest . [Tribute]482-tribute flowed in to [them]4119-a couple who had set up to be father and mother of britons from [the subject land]4125-the subject land . Neglected lies [Love]291-love 's penny - whistle on which [they]4119-a couple who had set up to be father and mother of britons played so prettily and charmed the spheres to hear [them]4119-a couple who had set up to be father and mother of britons . What do [they]4119-a couple who had set up to be father and mother of britons care for the spheres , who have [one another]2311-one another ? Come , eggs ! come , bread and butter ! come , tea with sugar in it and milk ! and welcome , the jolly hours . That is a fair interpretation of the music in [them]4119-a couple who had set up to be father and mother of britons just now . Yonder instrument was good only for the overture . After all , what finer aspiration can [lovers]4127-lovers have , than to be free man and [woman]6810-woman in the heart of plenty ? And is it not a glorious level to have attained ? Ah , [wretched Scientific Humanist]4129-wretched scientific humanist ! not to be by and mark the admirable sight of [these young creatures]4130-these young creatures feeding . It would have been a spell to exorcise [the Manichee]483-the manichee , methinks . The mighty performance came to an end , and then , with a flourish of [his]290-the scientific humanist table - napkin , [husband]7733-husband stood over [wife]3539-wife , who met [him]290-the scientific humanist on the confident budding of [her]3539-wife mouth . The poetry of [mortals]757-mortals is [their]757-mortals daily prose . Is it not a glorious level to have attained ? A short , quick - blooded kiss , radiant , fresh , and honest as [Aurora]484-aurora , and then [Richard]186-richard says without lack of cheer , " No letter to - day , [[my]186-richard [Lucy]132-lucy]7098-my lucy ! "[186-richard] whereat [her]3539-wife sweet eyes dwell on [him]186-richard a little seriously , but [he]186-richard cries , " Never mind ! [he]186-richard 'll be coming down [himself]186-richard some morning . [He]186-richard has only to know [her]3539-wife , and all 's well ! eh ? "[186-richard] and so saying [he]186-richard puts a hand beneath [her]3539-wife chin , and seems to frame [her]3539-wife fair face in fancy , [she]3539-wife smiling up to be looked at . " But one thing [I]132-lucy do want to ask [[my]132-lucy darling]7104-my darling , "[132-lucy] says [Lucy]132-lucy , and dropped into [his]186-richard bosom with hands of petition . " Take [me]132-lucy on board [[his]186-richard yacht]8522-his yacht with [him]186-richard to - day not leave [me]132-lucy with [those people]3665-those people ! Will [he]186-richard ? [I]132-lucy 'm [a good sailor]8524-a good sailor , [he]186-richard knows ! "[132-lucy] " The best afloat ! "[186-richard] laughs [Richard]186-richard , hugging [her]3539-wife , " but , [you]3539-wife know , [[you]3539-wife darling bit of [a sailor]8526-a sailor]8525-you darling bit of a sailor , [they]3665-those people do n't allow more than a certain number on board for the race , and if [they]3665-those people hear [you]3539-wife 've been with [me]186-richard , there 'll be cries of foul play ! Besides , there 's [Lady Judith]485-lady judith to talk to [you]3539-wife about [Austin]485-lady judith , and [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon 's compliments for [you]3539-wife to listen to , and [Mr. Morton]166-mr. morton to take care of [you]3539-wife . "[186-richard] [Lucy]132-lucy 's eyes fixed sideways an instant . " [I]3539-wife hope [I]3539-wife do n't frown and blush as [I]3539-wife did ? "[3539-wife] [she]3539-wife said , screwing [her]3539-wife pliable brows up to [him]4134-his winningly , and [he]4134-his bent [his]4134-his cheek against [hers]3539-wife , and murmured something delicious . " And [we]8527-we shall be separated for how many hours ? one , two , three hours ! "[3539-wife] [she]3539-wife pouted to [his]4134-his flatteries . " And then [I]3539-wife shall come on board to receive [[my]3539-wife bride]6994-my bride 's congratulations . "[3539-wife] " And then [[my]4134-his husband]1703-my husband will talk all the time to [Lady Judith]485-lady judith . "[4134-his] " And then [I]3539-wife shall see [[my]3539-wife wife]8530-my wife frowning and blushing at [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon . "[3539-wife] " Am [I]4134-his so foolish , [Richard]186-richard ? "[4134-his] [she]3539-wife forgot [her]3539-wife trifling to ask in an earnest way , and had another Aurorean kiss , just brushing the dew on [her]3539-wife lips , for answer . After hiding a month in shyest shade , [the pair of happy sinners]4135-the pair of happy sinners had wandered forth one day to look on [men]761-men and marvel at [them]761-men , and had chanced to meet [Mr. Morton]166-mr. morton of [Poer Hall]10-poer hall , [[Austin Wentworth]150-austin 's friend]4137-austin wentworth 's friend , and [[Ralph]445-ralph 's uncle]4138-ralph 's uncle . [Mr. Morton]166-mr. morton had once been intimate with [the baronet]609-the baronet , but had given [him]609-the baronet up for many years as impracticable and hopeless , for which reason [he]166-mr. morton was the more inclined to regard [Richard]186-richard 's misdemeanour charitably , and to lay the faults of [the son]4140-the son on [the father]6162-the father ; and thinking society to be the one thing requisite to [the young man]2387-the young man , [he]166-mr. morton had introduced [him]2387-the young man to [the people [he]166-mr. morton knew in [the island]2221-the island]4143-the people he knew in the island ; among others to [the Lady Judith Felle]485-lady judith , [a fair young dame]4145-a fair young dame , who introduced [him]2387-the young man to [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon , [a puissant nobleman]4146-a puissant nobleman ; who introduced [him]2387-the young man to [the yachtsmen]4147-the yachtsmen beginning to congregate ; so that in a few weeks [he]2387-the young man found [himself]2387-the young man in the centre of a brilliant company , and for the first time in [his]2387-the young man life tasted what it was to have free intercourse with [[his]2387-the young man fellow - creatures of both sews]4148-his fellow - creatures of both sews . [The son of a System]2761-the son of a system was , therefore , launched ; not only through [the surf]4150-the surf , but in [deep waters]4151-deep waters . Now [the baronet]609-the baronet had so far compromised between the recurrence of [his]609-the baronet softer feelings and the suggestions of [[his]609-the baronet new familiar]4153-his new familiar , that [he]609-the baronet had determined to act toward [Richard]186-richard with justness . [The world]597-the world called it magnanimity , and even [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry had some thoughts of the same kind when [she]489-mrs. berry heard that [he]609-the baronet had decreed to [Richard]186-richard a handsome allowance , and had scouted [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's proposal for [him]609-the baronet to contest the legality of the marriage ; but [Sir Austin]186-richard knew well [he]186-richard was simply just in not withholding money from [a youth so situated]4155-a youth so situated . And here again [the world]597-the world deceived [him]186-richard by embellishing [his]186-richard conduct . For what is it to be just to whom [we]4157-we love ! [He]186-richard knew it was not magnanimous , but the cry of [the world]597-the world somehow fortified [him]186-richard in the conceit that in dealing perfect justice to [[his]186-richard son]772-his son [he]186-richard was doing all that was possible , because so much more than [common fathers]4160-common fathers would have done . [He]186-richard had shut [his]186-richard heart . [Consequently Richard]487-richard did not want money . What [he]186-richard wanted more , and did not get , was a word from [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , and though [he]186-richard said nothing to sadden [[his]186-richard young bride]4162-his young bride , [she]4162-his young bride felt how much it preyed upon [him]186-richard to be at variance with [the man whom , now that [he]186-richard had offended [him]186-richard and gone against [him]186-richard , [he]186-richard would have fallen on [his]186-richard knees to]4163-the man whom , now that he had offended him and gone against him , he would have fallen on his knees to ; [the man who was as no other man to [him]186-richard]4164-the man who was as no other man to him . [She]4162-his young bride heard [him]186-richard of nights when [she]4162-his young bride lay by [his]186-richard side , and the darkness , and the broken mutterings , of those nights clothed the figure of [the strange stern man]4165-the strange stern man in [her]4162-his young bride mind . Not that it affected the appetites of [the pretty pair]4166-the pretty pair . [We]4167-their must not expect that of [Cupid]458-cupid enthroned and in condition ; under the influence of sea - air , too . The files of egg - cups laugh at such an idea . Still the worm did gnaw [them]4168-them . Judge , then , of [their]4167-their delight when , on this pleasant morning , as [they]4167-their were issuing from [the garden of [[their]4167-their cottage]4170-their cottage]4169-the garden of their cottage to go down to [the sea]6065-the sea , [they]4167-their caught sight of [Tom Bakewell]199-tom rushing up [the road]913-the road with a portmanteau on [his]199-tom shoulders , and , some distance behind [him]199-tom , discerned [Adrian]346-adrian . " It 's all right ! "[487-richard] shouted [Richard]487-richard , and ran off to meet [him]346-adrian , and never left [his]346-adrian hand till [he]487-richard had hauled [him]346-adrian up , firing questions at [him]346-adrian all the way , to where [Lucy]132-lucy stood . " [Lucy]132-lucy ! this is [Adrian]346-adrian , [[my]487-richard cousin]7033-my cousin . "[487-richard] " Is n't [he]346-adrian [an angel]7683-an angel ? "[346-adrian] [his]346-adrian eyes seemed to add ; while [Lucy]132-lucy 's clearly answered , " That [he]346-adrian is ! "[132-lucy] [The full - bodied angel]4173-the full - bodied angel ceremoniously bowed to [her]132-lucy , and acted with reserved unction the benefactor [he]4173-the full - bodied angel saw in [their]4174-we greetings . " [I]4173-the full - bodied angel think [we]4174-we are not [strangers]1928-strangers , "[4173-the full - bodied angel] [he]4173-the full - bodied angel was good enough to remark , and very quickly let [them]4174-we know [he]4173-the full - bodied angel had not breakfasted ; on hearing which [they]4174-we hurried [him]4173-the full - bodied angel into [the house]711-the house , and [Lucy]132-lucy put [herself]132-lucy in motion to have [him]4173-the full - bodied angel served . " [Dear old Rady]254-rady , "[487-richard] said [Richard]487-richard , tugging at [his]4173-the full - bodied angel hand again , " how glad [I]487-richard am [you]254-rady 've come ! [I]487-richard do n't mind telling [you]254-rady [we]4174-we 've been horridly wretched . "[487-richard] " Six , seven , eight , nine eggs , "[346-adrian] was [Adrian]346-adrian 's comment on a survey of the breakfast - table . " Why would n't [he]4173-the full - bodied angel write ? Why did n't [he]4173-the full - bodied angel answer one of [my]346-adrian letters ? But here [you]254-rady are , so [I]346-adrian do n't mind now . [He]4173-the full - bodied angel wants to see [us]4174-we , does [he]4173-the full - bodied angel ? [We]4174-we 'll go up to - night . [I]346-adrian 've a match on at eleven ; [[my]346-adrian little yacht [I]346-adrian 've called [her]8534-my little yacht i 've called her the ' blandish ' against fred cuirie 's ' begum the ' Blandish ' against [Fred Cuirie]488-fred cuirie 's ' Begum]8534-my little yacht i 've called her the ' blandish ' against fred cuirie 's ' begum . ' [I]346-adrian shall beat , but whether [I]346-adrian do or not , [we]4174-we 'll go up to - night . What 's the news ? What are [they]8535-they all doing ? "[346-adrian] " [[My]346-adrian dear boy]6104-my dear boy ! "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian returned , sitting comfortably down , " let [me]487-richard put [myself]487-richard a little more on an equal footing with [you]6104-my dear boy before [I]487-richard undertake to reply . Half that number of eggs will be sufficient for [an unmarried man]8537-an unmarried man , and then [we]4174-we 'll talk . [They]8535-they 're all very well , as well as [I]487-richard can recollect after the shaking [my]487-richard total vacuity has had this morning . [I]487-richard came over by [the first boat]8538-the first boat , and [the sea]6065-the sea , [the sea]6065-the sea has made [me]487-richard love mother earth , and desire of [her]8541-her fruits . "[487-richard] [Richard]487-richard fretted restlessly opposite [[his]487-richard cool relative]4176-his cool relative . " [Adrian]346-adrian ! what did [he]346-adrian say when [he]346-adrian heard of it ? [I]487-richard want to know exactly what words [he]346-adrian said . "[487-richard] " Well says [the sage]1904-the sage , [[my]487-richard son]6332-my son ! ' Speech is the small change of Silence . ' [He]346-adrian said less than [I]487-richard do . "[487-richard] " That 's how [he]346-adrian took it ! "[487-richard] cried [Richard]487-richard , and plunged in meditation . Soon the table was cleared , and laid out afresh , and [Lucy]132-lucy preceded [the maid bearing eggs on the tray]4177-the maid bearing eggs on the tray , and sat down unbonneted , and like [a thorough - bred housewife]4178-a thorough - bred housewife , to pour out the tea for [him]4176-his cool relative . " Now [we]8544-we 'll commence , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , tapping [his]346-adrian egg with meditative cheerfulness ; but [his]346-adrian expression soon changed to one of pain , all the more alarming for [his]346-adrian benevolent efforts to conceal it . Could it be possible the egg was bad ? oh , horror ! [Lucy]132-lucy watched [him]346-adrian , and waited in trepidation . " This egg has boiled three minutes and three - quarters , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian observed , ceasing to contemplate it . " [Dear]7001-dear , [dear]7001-dear ! "[132-lucy] said [Lucy]132-lucy , " [I]132-lucy boiled them [myself]132-lucy exactly that time . [Richard]487-richard likes them so . And [you]346-adrian like them hard , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ? "[132-lucy] " On the contrary , [I]346-adrian like them soft . Two minutes and a half , or three - quarters at the outside . An egg should never rashly verge upon hardness never . Three minutes is the excess of temerity . "[346-adrian] " If [Richard]487-richard had told [me]4179-the lovely little hostess ! If [I]4179-the lovely little hostess had only known ! "[4179-the lovely little hostess] [the lovely little hostess]4179-the lovely little hostess interjected ruefully , biting [her]4179-the lovely little hostess lip . " [We]8547-we must n't expect [him]487-richard to pay attention to such matters , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , trying to smile . " Hang it ! there are more eggs in [the house]711-the house , "[487-richard] cried [Richard]487-richard , and pulled savagely at the bell . [Lucy]132-lucy jumped up , saying , " Oh , yes ! [I]132-lucy will go and boil some exactly the time [you]346-adrian like . Pray let [me]132-lucy go , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley . "[132-lucy] [Adrian]346-adrian restrained [her]132-lucy departure with a motion of [his]346-adrian hand . " No , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said , " [I]346-adrian will be ruled by [Richard]487-richard 's tastes , and heaven grant [me]346-adrian [his]487-richard digestion ! "[346-adrian] [Lucy]132-lucy threw a sad look at [Richard]487-richard , who stretched on a sofa , and left the burden of the entertainment entirely to [her]132-lucy . The eggs were a melancholy beginning , but [her]132-lucy ardour to please [Adrian]346-adrian would not be damped , and [she]132-lucy deeply admired [his]346-adrian resignation . If [she]132-lucy failed in pleasing this glorious herald of peace , no matter by what small misadventure , [she]132-lucy apprehended calamity ; so there sat [this fair dove with brows at work]4180-this fair dove with brows at work above [her]4180-this fair dove with brows at work serious smiling blue eyes , covertly studying every aspect of the plump - faced epicure , that [she]132-lucy might learn to propitiate [him]346-adrian . " [He]346-adrian shall not think [me]4181-this brave girl timid and stupid , "[4181-this brave girl] thought [this brave girl]4181-this brave girl , and indeed [Adrian]346-adrian was astonished to find that [she]132-lucy could both chat and be useful , as well as look ornamental . When [he]346-adrian had finished one egg , behold , two fresh ones came in , boiled according to [his]346-adrian prescription . [She]132-lucy had quietly given [her]132-lucy orders to [the maid]1005-the maid , and [he]346-adrian had them without fuss . Possibly [his]346-adrian look of dismay at the offending eggs had not been altogether involuntary , and [[her]132-lucy woman]4183-her woman 's instinct , inexperienced as [she]4183-her woman was , may have told [her]4183-her woman that [he]346-adrian had come prepared to be not very well satisfied with anything in [[Love]291-love 's cottage]4184-love 's cottage . There was mental faculty in those pliable brows to see through , and combat , [an unwitting wise youth]4185-an unwitting wise youth . How much [she]4183-her woman had achieved already [she]4183-her woman partly divined when [Adrian]346-adrian said : " [I]346-adrian think now [I]346-adrian 'm in case to answer [your]4183-her woman questions , [[my]346-adrian dear boy]6104-my dear boy thanks to [Mrs. Richard]489-mrs. berry , "[346-adrian] and [he]346-adrian bowed to [her]4183-her woman [his]346-adrian first direct acknowledgment of [her]4183-her woman position . [Lucy]132-lucy thrilled with pleasure . " Ah ! "[489-mrs. berry] cried [Richard]489-mrs. berry , and settled easily on [his]346-adrian back . " To begin , [the Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim has lost [his]6034-the pilgrim Note - book , and has been persuaded to offer a reward which shall maintain [the happy finder]8551-the happy finder thereof in an asylum for life . [Benson superlative Benson]8552-benson superlative benson has turned [his]8552-benson superlative benson shoulders upon [Raynham]3-raynham . [None]680-none know whither [he]8552-benson superlative benson has departed . It is believed that [the sole surviving member of the sect of [the Shaddock - Dogmatists]490-the shaddock - dogmatists]8554-the sole surviving member of the sect of the shaddock - dogmatists is under a total eclipse of [Woman]129-woman . "[489-mrs. berry] " [Benson]202-benson gone ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry exclaimed . " What a tremendous time it seems since [I]489-mrs. berry left [Raynham]3-raynham ! "[489-mrs. berry] " So it is , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear boy]6104-my dear boy . The honeymoon is [Mahomet]491-mahomet 's minute ; or say , the Persian King 's water - pail that [you]6104-my dear boy read of in the story : [You]6104-my dear boy dip [your]6104-my dear boy head in it , and when [you]6104-my dear boy draw it out , [you]6104-my dear boy discover that [you]6104-my dear boy have lived a life . To resume [[your]6104-my dear boy uncle]7075-your uncle [Algernon]140-algernon still roams in pursuit of the lost one [I]489-mrs. berry should say , hops . [[Your]6104-my dear boy uncle]7075-your uncle [Hippias]334-hippias has a new and most perplexing symptom ; a determination of bride - cake to the nose . Ever since [your]6104-my dear boy generous present to [him]334-hippias , though [he]334-hippias declares [he]334-hippias never consumed a morsel of it , [he]334-hippias has been under the distressing illusion that [his]334-hippias nose is enormous , and [I]489-mrs. berry assure [you]6104-my dear boy [he]334-hippias exhibits quite a maidenly timidity in following it through a doorway , for instance . [He]334-hippias complains of its terrible weight . [I]489-mrs. berry have conceived that [Benson invisible]202-benson might be sitting on it . [His]334-hippias hand , and [the doctor]2151-the doctor 's , are in hourly consultation with it , but [I]489-mrs. berry fear it will not grow smaller . [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim has begotten upon it a new Aphorism : that Size is a matter of opinion . "[489-mrs. berry] " [Poor uncle Hippy]335-nephew hippy ! "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry , " [I]489-mrs. berry wonder [he]334-hippias does n't believe in magic . There 's nothing supernatural to rival the wonderful sensations [he]334-hippias does believe in . [Good God]410-god ! fancy coming to that ! "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]132-lucy 'm sure [I]132-lucy 'm very sorry , "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy protested , " but [I]132-lucy ca n't help laughing . "[132-lucy] Charming to [the wise youth]746-the wise youth [her]132-lucy pretty laughter sounded . " [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim has [your]489-mrs. berry notion , [Richard]489-mrs. berry . Whom does [he]334-hippias not forestall ? ' Confirmed dyspepsia is the apparatus of illusions , ' and [he]334-hippias accuses [the Ages that put faith in sorcery]8559-the ages that put faith in sorcery , of universal indigestion , which may have been the case , owing to [their]8559-the ages that put faith in sorcery infamous cookery . [He]334-hippias says again , if [you]489-mrs. berry remember , that [our]8560-our own Age is travelling back to darkness and ignorance through dyspepsia . [He]334-hippias lays the seat of wisdom in the centre of [our]8560-our system , [Mrs. Richard]489-mrs. berry : for which reason [you]489-mrs. berry will understand how sensible [I]489-mrs. berry am of the vast obligation [I]489-mrs. berry am under to [you]489-mrs. berry at the present moment , for [your]489-mrs. berry especial care of [mine]489-mrs. berry . "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry looked on at [Lucy]132-lucy 's little triumph , attributing [Adrian]346-adrian 's subjugation to [her]132-lucy beauty and sweetness . [She]132-lucy had latterly received a great many compliments on that score , which [she]132-lucy did not care to hear , and [Adrian]346-adrian 's homage to a practical quality was far pleasanter to [the young wife]3728-the young wife , who shrewdly guessed that [her]132-lucy beauty would not help [her]132-lucy much in the struggle [she]132-lucy had now to maintain . [Adrian]346-adrian continuing to lecture on the excelling virtues of wise cookery , a thought struck [her]132-lucy : Where , where had [she]132-lucy tossed [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's book ? " So that 's all about [the home - people]8561-the home - people ? "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " All ! "[346-adrian] replied [Adrian]346-adrian . " Or stay : [you]132-lucy know [Clare]147-clare 's going to be married ? Not ? [[Your]132-lucy [Aunt Helen]272-helen]8562-your aunt helen "[346-adrian] " Oh , bother [[my]132-lucy Aunt [Helen]272-helen]272-helen ! What do [you]489-mrs. berry think [she]272-helen had the impertinence to write but never mind ! Is it to [Ralph]445-ralph ? "[132-lucy] " [[Your]132-lucy Aunt [Helen]272-helen]8562-your aunt helen , [I]346-adrian was going to say , [[my]346-adrian dear boy]6104-my dear boy , is [an extraordinary woman]8565-an extraordinary woman . It was from [her]272-helen originally that [the Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim first learnt to call [the female the practical animal]8567-the female the practical animal . [He]6034-the pilgrim studies [us]8568-us all , [you]489-mrs. berry know . [The Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's Scrip is the abstract portraiture of [[his]6034-the pilgrim surrounding relatives]8570-his surrounding relatives . Well , [[your]132-lucy [Aunt Helen]272-helen]8562-your aunt helen "[346-adrian] " [Mrs. Doria Battledoria]138-mrs. doria ! "[489-mrs. berry] laughed [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " being foiled in a little pet scheme of [her]138-mrs. doria own call it a System if [you]489-mrs. berry like of some ten or fifteen years ' standing , with regard to [Miss Clare]147-clare ! "[489-mrs. berry] " [The fair Shuttlecockiana]449-the fair shuttlecockiana ! "[346-adrian] " instead of fretting like [a man]1294-a man , and questioning [Providence]200-providence , and turning [herself]138-mrs. doria and [everybody else]2792-everybody else inside out , and seeing [the world]597-the world upside down , what does [the practical animal]8575-the practical animal do ? [She]138-mrs. doria wanted to marry [her]138-mrs. doria to somebody [she]138-mrs. doria could n't marry [her]138-mrs. doria to , so [she]138-mrs. doria resolved instantly to marry [her]138-mrs. doria to [somebody [she]138-mrs. doria could marry [her]138-mrs. doria to]8576-somebody she could marry her to : and as [old gentlemen]8577-old gentlemen enter into these transactions with the practical animal the most readily , [she]138-mrs. doria fixed upon [an old gentleman]8578-an old gentleman ; [an unmarried old gentleman]8579-an unmarried old gentleman , [a rich old gentleman]8580-a rich old gentleman , and now [a captive old gentleman]8581-a captive old gentleman . The ceremony takes place in about a week from the present time . No doubt [you]489-mrs. berry will receive [your]489-mrs. berry invitation in a day or two . "[346-adrian] " And [that cold , icy , wretched Clare]8582-that cold , icy , wretched clare has consented to marry [an old man]8583-an old man ! "[489-mrs. berry] groaned [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " [I]489-mrs. berry 'll put a stop to that when [I]489-mrs. berry go to [town]6720-town . "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry got up and strode about [the room]671-the room . Then [he]4189-he bethought [him]4189-he it was time to go on board and make preparations . " [I]4189-he 'm off , "[4189-he] [he]4189-he said . " [Adrian]346-adrian , [you]346-adrian 'll take [her]8582-that cold , icy , wretched clare . [She]8582-that cold , icy , wretched clare goes in [the Empress]8585-the empress , [[Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon 's vessel]8586-mountfalcon 's vessel . [He]4189-he starts [us]8587-us . [A little schooner - yacht]8588-a little schooner - yacht such a beauty ! [I]4189-he 'll have one like [her]8582-that cold , icy , wretched clare some day . Good - bye , [darling]7034-darling ! "[4189-he] [he]4189-he whispered to [Lucy]132-lucy , and [his]4189-he hand and eyes lingered on [her]132-lucy , and [hers]132-lucy on [him]4189-he , seeking to make up for the priceless kiss [they]4190-they were debarred from . But [she]132-lucy quickly looked away from [him]4189-he as [he]4189-he held [her]132-lucy : [Adrian]346-adrian stood silent : [his]346-adrian brows were up , and [his]346-adrian mouth dubiously contracted . [He]346-adrian spoke at last . " Go on [the water]6830-the water ? "[346-adrian] " Yes . It 's only to [St. Helen]492-helen 's . Short and sharp . "[346-adrian] " Do [you]346-adrian grudge [me]346-adrian the nourishment [my]346-adrian poor system has just received , [[my]346-adrian son]6332-my son ? "[346-adrian] " Oh , bother [your]346-adrian system ! Put on [your]346-adrian hat , and come along . [I]346-adrian 'll put [you]346-adrian on board in [[my]346-adrian boat]8592-my boat . "[346-adrian] " [Richard]489-mrs. berry ! [I]346-adrian have already paid the penalty of [[them]8593-them who are condemned to come to [an island]8595-an island]8594-them who are condemned to come to an island . [I]346-adrian will go with [you]346-adrian to [the edge of [the sea]6065-the sea]8596-the edge of the sea , and [I]346-adrian will meet [you]346-adrian [there]6062-there when [you]346-adrian return , and take up the Tale of [the Tritons]493-the tritons : but , though [I]346-adrian forfeit the pleasure of [[Mrs. Richard]489-mrs. berry 's company]8599-mrs. richard 's company , [I]346-adrian refuse to quit [the land]6345-the land . "[346-adrian] " Yes , oh , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ! "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy broke from [[her]132-lucy husband]1653-her husband , " and [I]132-lucy will stay with [you]1653-her husband , if [you]1653-her husband please . [I]132-lucy do n't want to go among [those people]3665-those people , and [we]8602-we can see it all from [the shore]8603-the shore . "[132-lucy] [Dearest]7058-dearest ! [I]0-i do n't want to go . [You]1653-her husband do n't mind ? Of course , [I]0-i will go if [you]1653-her husband wish , but [I]0-i would so much rather stay ; " and [she]132-lucy lengthened [her]132-lucy plea in [her]132-lucy attitude and look to melt the discontent [she]132-lucy saw gathering . [Adrian]346-adrian protested that [she]132-lucy had much better go ; that [he]346-adrian could amuse [himself]346-adrian very well till [their]8602-we return , and so forth ; but [she]132-lucy had schemes in [her]132-lucy pretty head , and held to it to be allowed to stay in spite of [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon 's disappointment , cited by [Richard]489-mrs. berry , and at the great risk of vexing [[her]132-lucy darling]8604-her darling , as [she]132-lucy saw . [Richard]489-mrs. berry pished , and glanced contemptuously at [Adrian]346-adrian . [He]0-i gave way ungraciously . "[0-i] There , do as [you]4193-you like . Get [your]4193-you things ready to leave this evening . No , [I]0-i 'm not angry . " Who could be ? [he]0-i seemed as [he]0-i looked up from [her]132-lucy modest fondling to ask [Adrian]346-adrian , and seized the indemnity of a kiss on [her]132-lucy forehead , which , however , did not immediately disperse the shade of annoyance [he]0-i felt . "[0-i] Good heavens ! " [he]0-i exclaimed . "[0-i] Such a day as this , and [a fellow]3283-a fellow refuses to come on [the water]6830-the water ! Well , come along to [the edge of [the sea]6065-the sea]8596-the edge of the sea . " [Adrian]346-adrian 's angelic quality had quite worn off to [him]346-adrian . [He]346-adrian never thought of devoting [himself]346-adrian to make the most of the material there was : but [somebody else]8296-somebody else did , and [that fair somebody]8606-that fair somebody succeeded wonderfully in a few short hours . [She]132-lucy induced [Adrian]346-adrian to reflect that [the baronet]609-the baronet had only to see [her]132-lucy , and the family muddle would be smoothed at once . [He]346-adrian came to it by degrees ; still the gradations were rapid . [Her]132-lucy manner [he]346-adrian liked ; [she]132-lucy was certainly a nice picture : best of all , [she]132-lucy was sensible . [He]346-adrian forgot [[the farmer]863-the farmer 's niece]1348-the farmer 's niece in [her]132-lucy , [she]132-lucy was so very sensible . [She]132-lucy appeared really to understand that it was [a woman]1754-a woman 's duty to know how to cook . But the difficulty was , by what means [the baronet]609-the baronet could be brought to consent to see [her]132-lucy . [He]609-the baronet had not yet consented to see [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son , and [Adrian]346-adrian , spurred by [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , had ventured something in coming down . [He]346-adrian was not inclined to venture more . The small debate in [his]346-adrian mind ended by [his]346-adrian throwing the burden on time . Time would bring the matter about . [Christians]8613-christians as well as [Pagans]8614-pagans are in the habit of phrasing this excuse for folding [their]8613-christians arms ; "[0-i] forgetful , " says [The Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's Scrip , "[0-i] that [the devil 's imps]4198-the devil 's imps enter into no such armistice . " As [she]132-lucy loitered along [the shore]8603-the shore with [[her]132-lucy amusing companion]8617-her amusing companion , [Lucy]132-lucy had many things to think of . There was [[her]132-lucy darling]8604-her darling 's match . [The yachts]8619-the yachts were started by pistol - shot by [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon on board [the Empress]8585-the empress , and [her]132-lucy little heart beat after [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's straining sails . Then there was the strangeness of walking with [a relative of [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's]8621-a relative of richard 's , [one who had lived by [his]486-lord mountfalcon side so long]8622-one who had lived by his side so long . And the thought that perhaps this night [she]132-lucy would have to appear before [the dreaded father of [[her]132-lucy husband]1653-her husband]8623-the dreaded father of her husband . "[4198-the devil 's imps] [O Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ! " [she]132-lucy said , "[149-mr. harley] is it true are [we]4199-our to go tonight ? And [me]0-i , " [she]132-lucy faltered , "[4200-he] will [he]4200-he see [me]0-i ? " "[4200-he] Ah ! that is what [I]0-i wanted to talk to [you]4201-you about , " said [Adrian]346-adrian . "[0-i] [I]0-i made some reply to [[our]4199-our dear boy]4202-our dear boy which [he]4200-he has slightly misinterpreted . [[Our]4199-our second person plural]4203-our second person plural is liable to misconstruction by [an ardent mind]4204-an ardent mind . [I]0-i said ' see [you]4201-you , ' and [he]4200-he supposed now , [Mrs. Richard]489-mrs. berry , [I]0-i am sure [you]4201-you will understand [me]0-i . Just at present perhaps it would be advisable when [the father]6162-the father and [son]1513-son have settled [their]4207-their accounts , [the daughter - in - law]4208-the daughter - in - law ca n't be [a debtor]4209-a debtor . " ... [Lucy]132-lucy threw up [her]132-lucy blue eyes . A half - cowardly delight at the chance of a respite from the awful interview made [her]132-lucy quickly apprehensive . "[149-mr. harley] [O Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ! [you]0-i think [he]4200-he should go alone first ? " "[0-i] Well , that is [my]0-i notion . But the fact is , [he]4200-he is such [an excellent husband]4210-an excellent husband that [I]0-i fancy it will require more than [a man]1294-a man 's power of persuasion to get [him]4200-he to go . " "[0-i] But [I]0-i will persuade [him]4200-he , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley . " "[0-i] Perhaps , if [you]0-i would ... " "[0-i] There is nothing [I]0-i would not do for [his]4200-he happiness , " murmured [Lucy]132-lucy . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth pressed [her]132-lucy hand with lymphatic approbation . [They]8626-they walked on till [the yachts]8619-the yachts had rounded the point . "[0-i] Is it to - night , [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley ? " [she]132-lucy asked with some trouble in [her]132-lucy voice now that [[her]132-lucy darling]8604-her darling was out of sight . "[149-mr. harley] [I]0-i do n't imagine [your]0-i eloquence even will get [him]4200-he to leave [you]0-i to - night , " [Adrian]346-adrian replied gallantly . "[4200-he] Besides , [I]0-i must speak for [myself]0-i . To achieve the passage to [an island]8595-an island is enough for one day . No necessity exists for any hurry , except in the brain of [that impetuous boy]4213-that impetuous boy . [You]0-i must correct it , [Mrs. Richard]489-mrs. berry . [Men]761-men are made to be managed , and [women]738-women are born [managers]4216-managers . Now , if [you]0-i were to let [him]4200-he know that [you]0-i do n't want to go to - night , and let [him]4200-he guess , after a day or two , that [you]0-i would very much rather ... [you]0-i might affect a peculiar repugnance . By taking it on [yourself]0-i , [you]0-i see , [this wild young man]4217-this wild young man will not require such frightful efforts of persuasion . Both [[his]4213-that impetuous boy father]775-his father and [he]4213-that impetuous boy are [exceedingly delicate subjects]4219-exceedingly delicate subjects , and [[his]4213-that impetuous boy father]775-his father unfortunately is not in a position to be managed directly . It 's a strange office to propose to [you]0-i , but it appears to devolve upon [you]0-i to manage [the father]6162-the father through [the son]4140-the son . [Prodigal]4223-prodigal having made [his]4200-he peace , [you]0-i , who have done all the work from a distance , naturally come into the circle of the paternal smile , knowing it due to [you]0-i . [I]0-i see no other way . If [Richard]489-mrs. berry suspects that [[his]4213-that impetuous boy father]775-his father objects for the present to welcome [[his]775-his father daughter - in - law]4225-his daughter - in - law , hostilities will be continued , the breach will be widened , bad will grow to worse , and [I]0-i see no end to it . " [Adrian]346-adrian looked in [her]4225-his daughter - in - law face , as much as to say : Now are [you]4225-his daughter - in - law capable of this piece of heroism ? And it did seem hard to [her]4225-his daughter - in - law that [she]4225-his daughter - in - law should have to tell [Richard]489-mrs. berry [she]4225-his daughter - in - law shrank from any trial . But the proposition chimed in with [her]4225-his daughter - in - law fears and [her]4225-his daughter - in - law wishes : [she]4225-his daughter - in - law thought [the wise youth]746-the wise youth very wise : [the poor child]2586-the poor child was not insensible to [his]746-the wise youth flattery , and the subtler flattery of making [herself]4225-his daughter - in - law in some measure a sacrifice to [the home [she]4225-his daughter - in - law had disturbed]8631-the home she had disturbed . [She]4225-his daughter - in - law agreed to simulate as [Adrian]346-adrian had suggested . Victory is the commonest heritage of [the hero]3139-the hero , and when [Richard]489-mrs. berry came on [shore]8633-shore proclaiming that [the Blandish]8634-the blandish had beaten [the Begum]8635-the begum by seven minutes and three - quarters , [he]149-mr. harley was hastily kissed and congratulated by [[his]149-mr. harley bride]6658-his bride with [her]6658-his bride fingers among the leaves of [Dr. Kitchener]457-dr. kitchener , and anxiously questioned about wine . "[7058-dearest] [Dearest]7058-dearest ! [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley wants to stay with [us]4227-we a little , and [he]149-mr. harley thinks [we]4227-we ought not to go immediately that is , before [he]149-mr. harley has had some letters , and [I]0-i feel ... [I]0-i would so much rather ... " "[0-i] Ah ! that 's it , [[you]4228-you coward]6052-you coward ! " said [Richard]489-mrs. berry . "[0-i] Well , then , to - morrow . [We]4227-we had a splendid race . Did [you]4228-you see [us]4227-we ? " "[4228-you] Oh , yes ! [I]0-i saw [you]4228-you and was sure [[my]0-i darling]7104-my darling would win . " And again [she]7104-my darling threw on [him]4228-you the cold water of that solicitude about wine . "[0-i] [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley must have the best , [you]4228-you know , and [we]4227-we never drink it , and [I]0-i 'm so silly , [I]0-i do n't know good wine , and if [you]4228-you would send [Tom]199-tom where [he]199-tom can get good wine . [I]0-i have seen to the dinner . " "[0-i] So that 's why [you]4228-you did n't come to meet [me]0-i ? " "[4228-you] Pardon [me]0-i , [darling]7034-darling . " "[0-i] Well , [I]0-i do , but [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon does n't , and [Lady Judith]485-lady judith thinks [you]4228-you ought to have been [there]6062-there . " "[485-lady judith] Ah , but [my]0-i heart was with [you]4228-you ! " [Richard]489-mrs. berry put [his]0-i hand to feel for the little heart : [her]485-lady judith eyelids softened , and [she]485-lady judith ran away . It is to say much of the dinner that [Adrian]346-adrian found no fault with it , and was in perfect good - humour at the conclusion of the service . [He]346-adrian did not abuse the wine [they]8637-they were able to procure for [him]346-adrian , which was also much . The coffee , too , had the honour of passing without comment . These were sound first steps toward the conquest of an epicure , and as yet [Cupid]458-cupid did not grumble . After coffee [they]8637-they strolled out to see the sun set from [[Lady Judith]485-lady judith 's grounds]8638-lady judith 's grounds . The wind had dropped . The clouds had rolled from the zenith , and ranged in amphitheatre with distant flushed bodies over [sea and land]8639-sea and land : Titanic crimson head and chest rising from the wave faced Hyperion falling . There hung [Briareus]494-briareus with deep - indented trunk and ravined brows , stretching all [his]494-briareus hands up to unattainable blue summits . North - west [the range]8640-the range had a rich white glow , as if shining to the moon , and westward , streams of amber , melting into upper rose , shot out from the dipping disk . "[4228-you] What [Sandoe]132-lucy calls the passion - flower of heaven , " said [Richard]489-mrs. berry under [his]0-i breath to [Adrian]346-adrian , who was serenely chanting Greek hexameters , and answered , in the swing of the caesura , "[4233-you] [He]4233-you might as well have said cauliflower . " [Lady Judith]485-lady judith , with a black lace veil tied over [her]485-lady judith head , met [them]8637-they in the walk . [She]485-lady judith was tall and dark ; dark - haired , dark - eyed , sweet and persuasive in [her]485-lady judith accent and manner . "[4233-you] A second edition of the Blandish , " thinks [Adrian]346-adrian . [She]485-lady judith welcomed [him]346-adrian as one who had claims on [her]485-lady judith affability . [She]485-lady judith kissed [Lucy]132-lucy protectingly , and remarking on the wonders of the evening , appropriated [[her]485-lady judith husband]1653-her husband . [Adrian]346-adrian and [Lucy]132-lucy found [themselves]8637-they walking behind [them]8637-they . The sun was under . All the spaces of the sky were alight , and [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's fancy flamed . "[4233-you] So [you]4233-you 're not intoxicated with [your]4233-you immense triumph this morning ? " said [Lady Judith]485-lady judith . "[4233-you] Do n't laugh at [me]0-i . When it 's over [I]0-i feel ashamed of the trouble [I]0-i 've taken . Look at that glory ! [I]0-i 'm sure [you]4233-you despise [me]0-i for it . " "[4233-you] Was [I]0-i not there to applaud [you]4233-you ? [I]0-i only think such energies should be turned into some definitely useful channel . But [you]4233-you must not go into [the Army]89-the army . " "[4233-you] What else can [I]0-i do ? " "[4233-you] [You]4233-you are fit for so much that is better . " "[4233-you] [I]0-i never can be anything like [Austin]485-lady judith . " "[485-lady judith] But [I]0-i think [you]4233-you can do more . " "[4233-you] Well , [I]0-i thank [you]4233-you for thinking it , [Lady Judith]485-lady judith . Something [I]0-i will do . [A man]1294-a man must deserve to live , as [you]4233-you say . " Sauces , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian was heard to articulate distinctly in the rear , " Sauces are the top tree of this science . [A woman who has mastered sauces]8642-a woman who has mastered sauces sits on the apex of civilization . "[346-adrian] [Briareus]494-briareus reddened duskily seaward . [The West]59-the west was all a burning rose . " How can [men]761-men see such sights as those , and live idle ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry resumed . " [I]489-mrs. berry feel ashamed of asking [[my]489-mrs. berry men]6050-my men to work for [me]489-mrs. berry . Or [I]489-mrs. berry feel so now . "[489-mrs. berry] " Not when [you]4233-you 're racing [the Begum]8635-the begum , [I]346-adrian think . There 's no necessity for [you]4233-you to turn democrat like [Austin]485-lady judith . Do [you]4233-you write now ? "[346-adrian] " No . What is writing like [mine]489-mrs. berry ? It does n't deceive [me]489-mrs. berry . [I]489-mrs. berry know it 's only the excuse [I]489-mrs. berry 'm making to [myself]489-mrs. berry for remaining idle . [I]489-mrs. berry have n't written a line since lately . "[489-mrs. berry] " Because [you]4235-his are so happy . "[489-mrs. berry] " No , not because of that . Of course [I]4235-his 'm very happy ... "[4235-his] [He]4235-his did not finish . Vague , shapeless ambition had replaced love in yonder skies . No Scientific [Humanist]290-the scientific humanist was by to study the natural development , and guide [him]4235-his . [This lady]7589-this lady would hardly be deemed a very proper guide to the undirected energies of [the youth]1506-the youth , yet [they]4238-we had established relations of that nature . [She]7589-this lady was five years older than [he]4235-his , and [a woman]1754-a woman , which may explain [her]7589-this lady serene presumption . The cloud - giants had broken up : a brawny shoulder smouldered over [the sea]6065-the sea . " [We]4238-we 'll work together in [town]6720-town , at all events , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry , " Why ca n't [we]4238-we go about together at night and find out [people who want help]8647-people who want help ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Lady Judith]485-lady judith smiled , and only corrected [his]4235-his nonsense by saying , " [I]485-lady judith think [we]4238-we must n't be too romantic . [You]4235-his will become [a knight - errant]8648-a knight - errant , [I]485-lady judith suppose . [You]4235-his have the characteristics of one . "[485-lady judith] " Especially at breakfast , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian 's unnecessarily emphatic gastronomical lessons to [the young wife]3728-the young wife here came in . " [You]4235-his must be [[our]4238-we champion]8649-our champion , "[485-lady judith] continued [Lady Judith]485-lady judith : " [the rescuer and succourer of [distressed dames and damsels]8651-distressed dames and damsels]8650-the rescuer and succourer of distressed dames and damsels . [We]4238-we want one badly . "[485-lady judith] " [You]4235-his do , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry , earnestly : " from what [I]489-mrs. berry hear : from what [I]489-mrs. berry know ! "[489-mrs. berry] [His]4235-his thoughts flew off with [him]4235-his as [knight]4242-knight - errant hailed shrilly at exceeding critical moment by distressed dames and [damsels]4243-damsels . Images of [airy towers]4244-airy towers hung around . [His]4235-his fancy performed miraculous feats . [The towers]4245-the towers crumbled . The stars grew larger , seemed to throb with lustre . [His]4235-his fancy crumbled with the towers of the air , [his]4235-his heart gave a leap , [he]4235-his turned to [Lucy]132-lucy . " [[My]4235-his darling]7104-my darling ! what have [you]7104-my darling been doing ? "[4235-his] And as if to compensate [her]132-lucy for [his]4235-his little knight - errant infidelity , [he]4235-his pressed very tenderly to [her]132-lucy . " [We]8653-us have been engaged in a charming conversation on domestic cookery , "[4235-his] interposed [Adrian]346-adrian . " Cookery ! such an evening as this ? "[346-adrian] [His]346-adrian face was a handsome likeness of [Hippias]334-hippias at the presentation of bridecake . " Dearest ! [you]346-adrian know it 's very useful , "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy mirthfully pleaded . " Indeed [I]485-lady judith quite agree with [you]7104-my darling , [child]1705-child , "[485-lady judith] said [Lady Judith]485-lady judith , " and [I]485-lady judith think [you]7104-my darling have the laugh of [us]8653-us . [I]485-lady judith certainly will learn to cook some day . "[485-lady judith] " [Woman]6810-woman 's mission , in so many words , "[346-adrian] ejaculated [Adrian]346-adrian . " And pray , what is [man]6035-man 's ? "[346-adrian] " To taste thereof , and pronounce thereupon . "[485-lady judith] " Let [us]8653-us give it up to [them]8657-them , "[485-lady judith] said [Lady Judith]485-lady judith to [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " [You]489-mrs. berry and [I]485-lady judith never will make so delightful and beautifully balanced a world of it . "[485-lady judith] [Richard]489-mrs. berry appeared to have grown perfectly willing to give everything up to [the fair face]4246-the fair face , [his]346-adrian bridal Hesper . Neat day [Lucy]132-lucy had to act the coward anew , and , as [she]132-lucy did so , [her]132-lucy heart sank to see how painfully it affected [him]346-adrian that [she]132-lucy should hesitate to go with [him]346-adrian to [[his]346-adrian father]775-his father . [He]346-adrian was patient , gentle ; [he]346-adrian sat down by [her]132-lucy side to appeal to [her]132-lucy reason , and used all the arguments [he]346-adrian could think of to persuade [her]132-lucy . " If [we]8658-we go together and make [him]346-adrian see [us]8658-we both : if [he]346-adrian sees [he]346-adrian has nothing to be ashamed of in [you]132-lucy rather everything to be proud of ; if [you]132-lucy are only near [him]346-adrian , [you]132-lucy will not have to speak a word , and [I]132-lucy 'm certain as certain as that [I]132-lucy live that in a week [we]8658-we shall be settled happily at [Raynham]3-raynham . [I]132-lucy know [[my]132-lucy father]1400-my father so well , [Lucy]132-lucy . [Nobody]1322-nobody knows [him]346-adrian but [I.]132-lucy "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy asked whether [Mr. Harley]149-mr. harley did not . " [Adrian]346-adrian ? Not a bit . [Adrian]346-adrian only knows a part of [people]661-people , [Lucy]132-lucy ; and not the best part . "[149-mr. harley] [Lucy]132-lucy was disposed to think more highly of the object of [her]132-lucy conquest . " Is it [he]346-adrian that has been frightening [you]132-lucy , [Lucy]132-lucy ? "[132-lucy] " No , no , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ; oh , dear no ! "[132-lucy] [she]132-lucy cried , and looked at [him]149-mr. harley more tenderly because [she]132-lucy was not quite truthful . " [He]346-adrian does n't know [[my]489-mrs. berry father]1400-my father at all , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry . But [Lucy]132-lucy had another opinion of [the wise youth]746-the wise youth , and secretly maintained it . [She]132-lucy could not be won to imagine the baronet [a man of human mould]4249-a man of human mould , generous , forgiving , full of passionate love at heart , as [Richard]489-mrs. berry tried to picture [him]746-the wise youth , and thought [him]746-the wise youth , now that [he]149-mr. harley beheld [him]746-the wise youth again through [[Adrian]346-adrian 's embassy]4250-adrian 's embassy . To [her]132-lucy [he]746-the wise youth was that awful figure , shrouded by the midnight . " Why are [you]489-mrs. berry so harsh ? "[746-the wise youth] [she]132-lucy had heard [Richard]489-mrs. berry cry more than once . [She]132-lucy was sure that [Adrian]346-adrian must be right . " Well , [I]489-mrs. berry tell [you]132-lucy [I]489-mrs. berry wo n't go without [you]132-lucy , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry , and [Lucy]132-lucy begged for a little more time . [Cupid]458-cupid now began to grumble , and with cause . [Adrian]346-adrian positively refused to go on [the water]6830-the water unless that element were smooth as a plate . [The South - west]3310-the south - west still joked boisterously at any comparison of the sort ; the days were magnificent ; [Richard]489-mrs. berry had yachting engagements ; and [Lucy]132-lucy always petitioned to stay to keep [Adrian]346-adrian company , concerning it [her]132-lucy duty as [hostess]2833-hostess . Arguing with [Adrian]346-adrian was an absurd idea . If [Richard]489-mrs. berry hinted at [his]346-adrian retaining [Lucy]132-lucy , [the wise youth]746-the wise youth would remark : " It 's a wholesome interlude to [your]132-lucy extremely Cupidinous behaviour , [[my]746-the wise youth dear boy]6104-my dear boy . "[746-the wise youth] [Richard]489-mrs. berry asked [[his]346-adrian wife]612-his wife what [they]4256-they could possibly find to talk about . " All manner of things , "[132-lucy] said [Lucy]132-lucy ; " not only cookery . [He]346-adrian is so amusing , though [he]346-adrian does make fun of [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip , and [I]132-lucy think [he]346-adrian ought not . And then , do [you]132-lucy know , darling [you]132-lucy wo n't think [me]132-lucy vain ? [I]132-lucy think [he]346-adrian is beginning to like [me]132-lucy a little . "[132-lucy] [Richard]489-mrs. berry laughed at the humble mind of [his]346-adrian Beauty . " Does n't [everybody]1030-everybody like [you]132-lucy , admire [you]132-lucy ? Does n't [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon , and [Mr. Morton]166-mr. morton , and [Lady Judith]485-lady judith ? "[489-mrs. berry] " But [he]346-adrian is [one of [[your]489-mrs. berry family]8666-your family]8665-one of your family , [Richard]489-mrs. berry . "[132-lucy] " And [they]8666-your family all will , if [she]4257-she is n't [a coward]886-a coward . "[489-mrs. berry] " Ah , no ! "[4257-she] [she]4257-she sighs , and is chidden . The conquest of an epicure , or [any young wife]4258-any young wife 's conquest beyond [[her]4258-any young wife husband]1653-her husband , however loyally devised for [their]4260-their mutual happiness , may be costly to [her]4257-she . [Richard]489-mrs. berry in [his]1653-her husband hours of excitement was thrown very much with [Lady Judith]485-lady judith . [He]1653-her husband consulted [her]485-lady judith regarding what [he]1653-her husband termed [Lucy]132-lucy 's cowardice . [Lady Judith]485-lady judith said : " [I]485-lady judith think [she]132-lucy 's wrong , but [you]489-mrs. berry must learn to humour [little women]8668-little women . "[485-lady judith] " Then would [you]485-lady judith advise [me]1653-her husband to go up alone ? "[1653-her husband] [he]1653-her husband asked , with a cloudy forehead . " What else can [you]489-mrs. berry do ? Be reconciled [yourself]489-mrs. berry as quickly as [you]489-mrs. berry can . [You]489-mrs. berry ca n't drag [her]132-lucy like [a captive]8669-a captive , [you]489-mrs. berry know ? "[1653-her husband] It is not pleasant for [a young husband]4261-a young husband , fancying [[his]4261-a young husband bride]6658-his bride the peerless flower of Creation , to learn that [he]4261-a young husband must humour [a little woman]4263-a little woman in [her]6658-his bride . It was revolting to [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " What [I]1653-her husband fear , "[1653-her husband] [he]1653-her husband said , " is , that [[my]1653-her husband father]1400-my father will make it smooth with [me]1653-her husband , and not acknowledge [her]132-lucy : so that whenever [I]1653-her husband go to [him]1400-my father , [I]1653-her husband shall have to leave [her]132-lucy , and tit for tat an abominable existence , like a ball on a billiard - table . [I]1653-her husband wo n't bear that ignominy . And this [I]1653-her husband know , [I]1653-her husband know ! [she]132-lucy might prevent it at once , if [she]132-lucy would only be brave , and face it . [You]990-the lady , [you]990-the lady , [Lady Judith]485-lady judith , [you]990-the lady would n't be [a coward]886-a coward ? "[1653-her husband] " Where [[my]990-the lady old lord]8672-my old lord tells [me]990-the lady to go , [I]990-the lady go , "[990-the lady] [the lady]990-the lady coldly replied . " There 's not much merit in that . Pray , do n't cite [me]990-the lady . [Women]738-women are born [cowards]7265-cowards , [you]990-the lady know . "[990-the lady] " But [I]1653-her husband love [the women who are not cowards]8675-the women who are not cowards . "[1653-her husband] " [The little thing [[your]1653-her husband wife]8677-your wife]8676-the little thing your wife has not refused to go ? "[990-the lady] " No but tears ! Who can stand tears ? "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy had come to drop them . Unaccustomed to have [his]4265-his will thwarted , and urgent where [he]4265-his saw the thing to do so clearly , [the young husband]4266-the young husband had spoken strong words : and [she]990-the lady , who knew that [she]990-the lady would have given [her]990-the lady life by inches for [him]4265-his ; who knew that [she]990-the lady was playing a part for [his]4265-his happiness , and hiding for [his]4265-his sake the nature that was worthy [his]4265-his esteem ; [the poor little martyr]4267-the poor little martyr had been weak a moment . [She]990-the lady had [Adrian]346-adrian 's support . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth was very comfortable . [He]746-the wise youth liked the air of [the Island]90-the island , and [he]746-the wise youth liked being petted . " [A nice little woman]8678-a nice little woman ! [a very nice little woman]8679-a very nice little woman ! "[746-the wise youth] [Tom Bakewell]199-tom heard [him]746-the wise youth murmur to [himself]746-the wise youth according to a habit [he]746-the wise youth had ; and [his]746-the wise youth air of rather succulent patronage as [he]746-the wise youth walked or sat beside [the innocent Beauty]4269-the innocent beauty , with [his]746-the wise youth head thrown back and a smile that seemed always to be in secret communion with [his]746-the wise youth marked abdominal prominence , showed that [she]990-the lady was gaining part of what [she]990-the lady played for . [Wise youths who buy [their]4270-wise youths who buy their loves loves]4270-wise youths who buy their loves , are not unwilling , when opportunity offers , to try and obtain the commodity for nothing . Examinations of [her]990-the lady hand , as for some occult purpose , and unctuous pattings of the same , were not infrequent . [Adrian]346-adrian waxed now and then Anacreontic in [his]346-adrian compliments . [Lucy]132-lucy would say : " That 's worse than [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon . "[132-lucy] " Better English than [the noble lord deigns to employ]8680-the noble lord deigns to employ allow that ? "[346-adrian] quoth [Adrian]346-adrian . " [He]346-adrian is very kind , "[132-lucy] said [Lucy]132-lucy . " To all , save to [our]8681-our noble vernacular , "[346-adrian] added [Adrian]346-adrian . " [He]346-adrian seems to scent [a rival to [his]346-adrian dignity there]8682-a rival to his dignity there . "[346-adrian] It may be that [Adrian]346-adrian scented [a rival to [his]346-adrian lymphatic emotions]4271-a rival to his lymphatic emotions . " [We]8681-our are at [our]8681-our ease here in excellent society , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian wrote to [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . " [I]489-mrs. berry am bound to confess that [the Huron]8683-the huron has a happy fortune , or a superlative instinct . Blindfold [he]8683-the huron has seized upon [a suitable mate]8684-a suitable mate . [She]489-mrs. berry can look at [a lord]2318-a lord , and cook for an epicure . Besides [Dr. Kitchener]457-dr. kitchener , [she]489-mrs. berry reads and comments on [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip . The ` Love ' chapter , of course , takes [her]489-mrs. berry fancy . That picture of [Woman , ` Drawn by Reverence and coloured by Love]8686-woman , ` drawn by reverence and coloured by love , ' [she]489-mrs. berry thinks beautiful , and repeats it , tossing up pretty eyes . Also [the lover]2354-the lover 's petition : ' Give [me]489-mrs. berry purity to be worthy the good in [her]489-mrs. berry , and grant [her]489-mrs. berry patience to reach the good in [me]489-mrs. berry . ' ' Tis quite taking to hear [her]489-mrs. berry lisp it . Be sure that [I]489-mrs. berry am repeating the petition ! [I]489-mrs. berry make [her]489-mrs. berry read [me]489-mrs. berry [her]489-mrs. berry choice passages . [She]489-mrs. berry has not a bad voice . "[489-mrs. berry] [The Lady Judith [I]0-i spoke of is [Austin]485-lady judith 's [Miss Menteith]485-lady judith , married to [the incapable old Lord Felle]485-lady judith , or [Fellow]4273-fellow , as the wits here call [him]4273-fellow]4272-the lady judith i spoke of is austin 's miss menteith , married to the incapable old lord felle , or fellow , as the wits here call him . [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon is [[his]4273-fellow cousin]1014-his cousin , and [her]4272-the lady judith i spoke of is austin 's miss menteith , married to the incapable old lord felle , or fellow , as the wits here call him what ? [She]4272-the lady judith i spoke of is austin 's miss menteith , married to the incapable old lord felle , or fellow , as the wits here call him has been trying to find out , but [they]4275-they have both got over [their]4275-they perplexity , and act respectively [the bad man]3551-the bad man reproved and [the chaste counsellor]4277-the chaste counsellor ; a position in which [[our]4278-our young couple]4279-our young couple found [them]4275-they , and haply diverted [its]4280-its perils . [They]4275-they had quite taken [them]4275-they in hand . [Lady Judith]485-lady judith undertakes to cure [the fair Papist]4281-the fair papist of a pretty , modest trick of frowning and blushing when addressed , and [[his]4273-fellow lordship]4282-his lordship directs the exuberant energies of [the original man]4283-the original man . ' Tis thus [we]4278-our fulfil [our]4278-our destinies , and are content . Sometimes [they]4275-they change pupils ; [[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord educates [the little dame]4285-the little dame , and [[my]0-i lady]7056-my lady the hope of [Raynham]3-raynham . Joy and blessings unto all ! as [the German poet]4287-the german poet sings . [Lady Judith]485-lady judith accepted the hand of [[her]485-lady judith decrepit lord]4288-her decrepit lord that [she]485-lady judith might be of potent service to [her]485-lady judith fellow - creatures . [Austin]485-lady judith , [you]4289-you know , had great hopes of [her]485-lady judith . " [I]485-lady judith have for the first time in [my]485-lady judith career a field of [lords]861-lords to study . [I]485-lady judith think it is not without meaning that [I]485-lady judith am introduced to it by [[a yeoman]8689-a yeoman 's niece]8690-a yeoman 's niece . The language of the two social extremes is similar . [I]485-lady judith find it to consist in an instinctively lavish use of vowels and adjectives . [[My]485-lady judith lord]4284-my lord and [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize speak the same tongue , only [[my]485-lady judith lord]4284-my lord 's has lost its backbone , and is limp , though fluent . [Their]8693-their pursuits are identical ; but that one has money , or , as [the Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim terms it , vantage , and [the other]933-the other has not . [Their]8693-their ideas seem to have a special relationship in the peculiarity of stopping where [they]8693-their have begun . [Young Tom Blaize]144-tom with vantage would be [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon . Even in the character of [[their]8693-their parasites]8696-their parasites [I]485-lady judith see a resemblance , though [I]485-lady judith am bound to confess that [the Hon . Peter Brayder]495-brayder , who is [[my]485-lady judith lord 's parasite]8697-my lord 's parasite , is by no means noxious . "[485-lady judith] This sounds dreadfully democrat . Pray , do n't be alarmed . The discovery of the affinity between the two extremes of [the Royal British Oak]4290-the royal british oak has made [me]0-i thrice conservative . [I]0-i see now that the national love of [a lord]2318-a lord is less subservience than a form of self - love ; putting a gold - lace hat on [one]836-one 's image , as it were , to bow to it . [I]0-i see , too , the admirable wisdom of [our]4293-our system : could there be a finer balance of power than in a community where [men]761-men intellectually nil , have lawful vantage and a gold - lace hat on ? How soothing it is to intellect [that noble rebel]4295-that noble rebel , as [the Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim has it to stand , and bow , and know itself superior ! This exquisite compensation maintains the balance : whereas that period anticipated by [the Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim , when science shall have produced [an intellectual aristocracy]4297-an intellectual aristocracy , is indeed horrible to contemplate . For what despotism is so black as one the mind can not challenge ? ' Twill be an iron Age . Wherefore , [madam]6090-madam , [I]0-i cry , and shall continue to cry , ' Vive [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon ! long may [he]486-lord mountfalcon sip [his]486-lord mountfalcon Burgundy ! long may [the bacon - fed]4299-the bacon - fed carry [him]486-lord mountfalcon on [their]4299-the bacon - fed shoulders ! ' " [Mr. Morton]166-mr. morton who does [me]4299-the bacon - fed the honour to call [me]4299-the bacon - fed [Young Mephisto]496-young mephisto , and [Socrates]497-socrates missed leaves to - morrow to get [Master Ralph]445-ralph out of a scrape . [[Our]4293-our [Richard]489-mrs. berry]8481-our richard has just been elected member of [a Club for the promotion of nausea]8699-a club for the promotion of nausea . Is [he]8481-our richard happy ? [you]8700-you ask . As much so as [one who has had the misfortune to obtain what [he]8481-our richard wanted can be]8701-one who has had the misfortune to obtain what he wanted can be . [Speed]172-speed - the - plough is [his]8481-our richard passion . [He]8481-our richard races from point to point . In emulation of [Leander]498-leander and [Don Juan]499-don juan , [he]8481-our richard swam , [I]4299-the bacon - fed hear , to [the opposite shores]8702-the opposite shores the other day , or some world - shaking feat of the sort : [himself]8481-our richard [the Hero whom [he]8481-our richard went to meet]8703-the hero whom he went to meet : or , as [they]8704-they who pun say , [[his]8481-our richard Hero]8705-his hero was [a Bet]8706-a bet . A pretty little domestic episode occurred this morning . [He]8481-our richard finds [her]8707-her abstracted in the fire of [his]8481-our richard caresses : [she]8707-her turns shy and seeks solitude : green jealousy takes hold of [him]8481-our richard : [he]8481-our richard lies in wait , and discovers [her]8707-her with [[his]8481-our richard new rival [a veteran edition of [the culinary Doctor]8710-the culinary doctor]8709-a veteran edition of the culinary doctor]8708-his new rival a veteran edition of the culinary doctor ! Blind to [the Doctor]2151-the doctor 's great national services , deaf to [her]8707-her wild music , [he]8481-our richard grasps [the intruder]8712-the intruder , dismembers [him]8712-the intruder , and performs upon [him]8712-the intruder the treatment [he]8481-our richard has recommended for dressed cucumber . Tears and shrieks accompany the descent of the gastronome . Down [she]8707-her rushes to secure the cherished fragments : [he]8481-our richard follows : [they]8713-they find [him]8481-our richard , true to [his]8481-our richard character , alighted and straggling over a bed of blooming flowers . Yet ere a fairer flower can gather [him]8481-our richard , a heel black as [Pluto]500-pluto stamps [him]8481-our richard into earth , flowers and all : happy burial ! Pathetic tribute to [his]8481-our richard merit is watering [[his]8481-our richard grave]8714-his grave , when by saunters [[my]4299-the bacon - fed [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon]8715-my lord mountfalcon . ' What 's the mattah ? ' says [[his]486-lord mountfalcon lordship]4282-his lordship , soothing [his]486-lord mountfalcon moustache . [They]8713-they break apart , and ' tis left to [me]4299-the bacon - fed to explain from the window . [[My]4299-the bacon - fed lord]4284-my lord looks shocked , [Richard]489-mrs. berry is angry with [her]4284-my lord for having to be ashamed of [himself]489-mrs. berry , [Beauty]268-beauty dries [her]4284-my lord eyes , and after a pause of general foolishness , the business of life is resumed . [I]4299-the bacon - fed may add that [the Doctor]2151-the doctor has just been dug up , and [we]8719-we are busy , in [the enemy]8720-the enemy 's absence , renewing [old Aeson]501-old aeson with enchanted threads . By the way , [a Papist priest]8721-a papist priest has blest [them]501-old aeson . "[4299-the bacon - fed] A month had passed when [Adrian]346-adrian wrote this letter . [He]346-adrian was very comfortable ; so of course [he]346-adrian thought Time was doing [his]346-adrian duty . Not a word did [he]346-adrian say of [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's return , and for some reason or other neither [Richard]489-mrs. berry nor [Lucy]132-lucy spoke of it now . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry wrote back : " [[His]346-adrian father]775-his father thinks [he]775-his father has refused to come to [him]346-adrian . By [your]346-adrian utter silence on the subject , [I]489-mrs. berry fear that it must be so . Make [him]346-adrian come . Bring [him]346-adrian by force . Insist on [his]346-adrian coming . Is [he]346-adrian mad ? [He]346-adrian must come at once . "[489-mrs. berry] To this [Adrian]346-adrian replied , after a contemplative comfortable lapse of a day or two , which might be laid to [his]346-adrian efforts to adopt [the lady]990-the lady 's advice , " The point is that [the half man]8723-the half man declines to come without [the whole man]8724-the whole man . The terrible question of sex is [our]8725-our obstruction . "[346-adrian] [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry was in despair . [She]489-mrs. berry had no positive assurance that [the baronet]609-the baronet would see [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son ; the mask put [them]4303-them all in the dark ; but [she]489-mrs. berry thought [she]489-mrs. berry saw in [Sir Austin]186-richard irritation that [the offender]4304-the offender , at least when the opening to come and make [his]4304-the offender peace seemed to be before [him]4304-the offender , should let days and weeks go by . [She]489-mrs. berry saw through the mask sufficiently not to have any hope of [his]609-the baronet consenting to receive [the couple]1811-the couple at present ; [she]489-mrs. berry was sure that [his]609-the baronet equanimity was fictitious ; but [she]489-mrs. berry pierced no farther , or [she]489-mrs. berry might have started and asked [herself]489-mrs. berry , Is this the heart of [a woman]1754-a woman ? [The lady]990-the lady at last wrote to [Richard]186-richard . [She]990-the lady said : " Come instantly , and come alone . "[990-the lady] Then [Richard]186-richard , against [his]186-richard judgment , gave way . " [[My]186-richard father]1400-my father is not [the man [I]186-richard thought [him]1400-my father]8727-the man i thought him ! "[186-richard] [he]186-richard exclaimed sadly , and [Lucy]132-lucy felt [his]186-richard eyes saying to [her]132-lucy : " And [you]132-lucy , too , are not [the woman [I]186-richard thought [you]132-lucy]8728-the woman i thought you . "[186-richard] Nothing could [the poor little heart]4308-the poor little heart reply but strain to [his]186-richard bosom and sleeplessly pray in [his]186-richard arms all the night .

CHAPTER XXXV

Three weeks after [Richard]186-richard arrived in [town]6720-town , [[his]186-richard cousin]1014-his cousin [Clare]147-clare was married , under the blessings of [[her]1014-his cousin energetic mother]4311-her energetic mother , and with the approbation of [[her]1014-his cousin kinsfolk]4312-her kinsfolk , to [the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for [her]1014-his cousin]4313-the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her . [The gentleman]3154-the gentleman , though something more than twice the age of [[his]3154-the gentleman bride]6658-his bride , had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come . Backed by [[his]186-richard tailor]4316-his tailor and [[his]186-richard hairdresser]4317-his hairdresser , [he]186-richard presented [no such bad figure at the altar]4318-no such bad figure at the altar , and [none]680-none would have thought that [he]186-richard was [an ancient admirer of [[his]186-richard bride]6658-his bride 's mama]4320-an ancient admirer of his bride 's mama , as certainly [none]680-none knew [he]186-richard had lately proposed for [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria before there was any question of [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter . These things were secrets ; and the elastic and happy appearance of [Mr. John Todhunter]502-john did not betray [them]4324-them at the altar . Perhaps [he]186-richard would rather have married [the mother]8439-the mother . [He]186-richard was [a man of property]4326-a man of property , well born , tolerably well educated , and had , when [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria rejected [him]186-richard for the first time , the reputation of being [a fool which [a wealthy man]4328-a wealthy man may have in [his]186-richard youth]4327-a fool which a wealthy man may have in his youth ; but as [he]186-richard lived on , and did not squander [his]186-richard money amassed it , on the contrary , and did not seek to go into [Parliament]91-parliament , and did other negative wise things , [the world]597-the world 's opinion , as usual , veered completely round , and [John Todhunter]502-john was esteemed [a shrewd , sensible man]4330-a shrewd , sensible man only not brilliant ; that [he]186-richard was brilliant could not be said of [him]186-richard . In fact , [the man]644-the man could hardly talk , and it was a fortunate provision that no impromptu deliveries were required of [him]644-the man in the marriage - service . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria had [her]138-mrs. doria own reasons for being in a hurry . [She]138-mrs. doria had discovered something of the strange impassive nature of [[her]138-mrs. doria child]1650-her child ; not from any confession of [Clare]147-clare 's , but from signs [a mother]6784-a mother can read when , [her]6784-a mother eyes are not resolutely shut . [She]138-mrs. doria saw with alarm and anguish that [Clare]147-clare had fallen into the pit [she]138-mrs. doria had been digging for [her]138-mrs. doria so laboriously . In vain [she]138-mrs. doria entreated [the baronet]609-the baronet to break the disgraceful , and , as [she]138-mrs. doria said , illegal alliance [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son had contracted . [Sir Austin]186-richard would not even stop the little pension to [poor Berry]489-mrs. berry . " At least [you]186-richard will do that , [Austin]186-richard , "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria begged pathetically . " [You]186-richard will show [your]186-richard sense of [that horrid woman]8729-that horrid woman 's conduct ? "[138-mrs. doria] [He]186-richard refused to offer up [any victim]4336-any victim to console [her]138-mrs. doria . Then [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria told [him]186-richard [her]138-mrs. doria thoughts , and when [an outraged energetic lady]4337-an outraged energetic lady is finally brought to exhibit these painfully hoarded treasures , [she]4337-an outraged energetic lady does not use half words as a medium . [His]186-richard System , and [his]186-richard conduct generally were denounced to [him]186-richard , without analysis . [She]138-mrs. doria let [him]186-richard understand that [the world]597-the world laughed at [him]186-richard ; and [he]186-richard heard this from [her]138-mrs. doria at a time when [his]186-richard mask was still soft and liable to be acted on by [his]186-richard nerves . " [You]186-richard are weak , [Austin]186-richard ! weak , [I]138-mrs. doria tell [you]186-richard ! "[138-mrs. doria] [she]138-mrs. doria said , and , like [all angry and self - interested people]4339-all angry and self - interested people , prophecy came easy to [her]138-mrs. doria . In [her]138-mrs. doria heart [she]138-mrs. doria accused [him]186-richard of [her]138-mrs. doria own fault , in imputing to [him]186-richard the wreck of [her]138-mrs. doria project . [The baronet]609-the baronet allowed [her]138-mrs. doria to revel in the proclamation of a dire future , and quietly counselled [her]138-mrs. doria to keep apart from [him]186-richard , which [[his]186-richard sister]1672-his sister assured [him]186-richard [she]138-mrs. doria would do . But to be passive in calamity is [the province of [no woman]1762-no woman]4342-the province of no woman . Mark the race at any hour . " What revolution and hubbub does not that little instrument , the needle , avert from [us]8730-us ! "[265-the pilgrim] says [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip . Alas , that in calamity [women]738-women can not stitch ! Now that [she]138-mrs. doria saw [Clare]147-clare wanted other than iron , it struck [her]138-mrs. doria [she]138-mrs. doria must have [a husband]6957-a husband , and be made secure as [a woman]1754-a woman and [a wife]610-a wife . This seemed the thing to do : and , as [she]138-mrs. doria had forced the iron down [Clare]147-clare 's throat , so [she]138-mrs. doria forced [the husband]6956-the husband , and [Clare]147-clare gulped at the latter as [she]138-mrs. doria had at the former . On the very day that [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria had this new track shaped out before [her]138-mrs. doria , [John Todhunter]502-john called at the Foreys ' . " [Old John]503-old john ! "[138-mrs. doria] sang out [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , ' show [him]502-john up to [me]0-i . [I]0-i want to see [him]502-john particularly . " [He]503-old john sat with [her]138-mrs. doria alone . [He]503-old john was [a man multitudes of [women]738-women]8731-a man multitudes of women would have married whom will [they]8733-they not ? and who would have married [any presentable woman]8734-any presentable woman : but [women]738-women do want asking , and [John]502-john never had the word . The rape of [such men]8736-such men is left to the practical animal . So [John]502-john sat alone with [[his]502-john old flame]8737-his old flame . [He]502-john had become resigned to [her]8737-his old flame perpetual lamentation and living Suttee for [[his]502-john defunct rival]8738-his defunct rival . But , ha ! what meant those soft glances now addressed to [him]502-john ? [[His]502-john tailor]4316-his tailor and [[his]502-john hairdresser]4317-his hairdresser gave youth to [John]502-john , but [they]738-women had not the art to bestow upon [him]502-john distinction , and [an undistinguished man what [woman]6810-woman looks at]8741-an undistinguished man what woman looks at ? [John]502-john was [an indistinguishable man]8743-an indistinguishable man . For that reason [he]502-john was dry wood to a soft glance . And now [she]6810-woman said : "[138-mrs. doria] It is time [you]4349-you should marry ; and [you]4349-you are [the man]644-the man to be [the guide and helper of [a young woman]7876-a young woman]4351-the guide and helper of a young woman , [John]502-john . [You]4349-you are well preserved younger than [most of [the young men of]4354-the young men of [our]4355-our day]4353-most of the young men of our day . [You]4349-you are eminently domestic , [a good son]4356-a good son , and will be [a good husband]4357-a good husband and [good father]4358-good father . [Some one]1594-some one [you]4349-you must marry . What do [you]4349-you think of [Clare]147-clare for [a wife for [you]4349-you]4360-a wife for you ? " At first [John Todhunter]502-john thought it would be very much like [his]502-john marrying [a baby]7763-a baby . However , [he]502-john listened to it , and that was enough for [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . [She]138-mrs. doria went down to [[John]502-john 's mother]8745-john 's mother , and consulted with [her]138-mrs. doria on the propriety of the scheme of wedding [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter to [John]502-john in accordance with [his]502-john proposition . [Mrs. Todhunter]504-mrs. todhunter 's jealousy of any disturbing force in the influence [she]138-mrs. doria held over [[her]138-mrs. doria son]1157-her son [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria knew to be one of the causes of [John]502-john 's remaining constant to the impression [she]138-mrs. doria had afore - time produced on [him]502-john . [She]138-mrs. doria spoke so kindly of [John]502-john , and laid so much stress on the ingrained obedience and passive disposition of [[her]138-mrs. doria daughter]1755-her daughter , that [Mrs. Todhunter]504-mrs. todhunter was led to admit [she]504-mrs. todhunter did think it almost time [John]502-john should be seeking [a mate]8749-a mate , and that [he]502-john all things considered would hardly find [a fitter one]8750-a fitter one . And this , [John Todhunter old John]8751-john todhunter old john no more heard to [his]8751-john todhunter old john amazement when , a day or two subsequently , [he]8751-john todhunter old john instanced the probable disapproval of [[his]8751-john todhunter old john mother]6037-his mother . The match was arranged . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria did the wooing . It consisted in telling [Clare]147-clare that [she]138-mrs. doria had come to years when marriage was desirable , and that [she]138-mrs. doria had fallen into habits of moping which might have the worse effect on [her]138-mrs. doria future life , as it had on [her]138-mrs. doria present health and appearance , and which [a husband]6957-a husband would cure . [Richard]186-richard was told by [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria that [Clare]147-clare had instantaneously consented to accept [Mr. John Todhunter]502-john as lord of [her]138-mrs. doria days , and with more than obedience with alacrity . At all events , when [Richard]186-richard spoke to [Clare]147-clare , [the strange passive creature]8754-the strange passive creature did not admit constraint on [her]138-mrs. doria inclinations . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria allowed [Richard]186-richard to speak to [her]138-mrs. doria . [She]138-mrs. doria laughed at [his]186-richard futile endeavours to undo [her]138-mrs. doria work , and the boyish sentiments [he]186-richard uttered on the subject . "[4349-you] Let [us]4361-us see , [child]1705-child , " [she]138-mrs. doria said , "[4349-you] let [us]4361-us see which turns out the best ; a marriage of passion , or a marriage of common sense . " Heroic efforts were not wanting to arrest the union . [Richard]186-richard made repeated journeys to [Hounslow]92-hounslow , where [Ralph]445-ralph was quartered , and if [Ralph]445-ralph could have been persuaded to carry off [a young lady who did not love [him]445-ralph]8755-a young lady who did not love him , from [the bridegroom [[her]8755-a young lady who did not love him mother]6590-her mother averred [she]8755-a young lady who did not love him did love]8756-the bridegroom her mother averred she did love , [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria might have been defeated . But [Ralph]445-ralph in [[his]445-ralph cavalry quarters]8758-his cavalry quarters was cooler than [Ralph]445-ralph in [the Bursley meadows]8759-the bursley meadows . "[738-women] [Women]738-women are [oddities]4364-oddities , [Dick]4365-dick , " [he]0-i remarked , running a finger right and left along [his]0-i upper lip . "[4365-dick] Best leave [them]738-women to [[their]738-women own freaks]4366-their own freaks . [She]4367-she 's [a dear girl]4368-a dear girl , though [she]4367-she does n't talk : [I]0-i like [her]4367-she for that . If [she]4367-she cared for [me]0-i [I]0-i 'd go the race . [She]4367-she never did . It 's no use asking [a girl]809-a girl twice . [She]4367-she knows whether [she]4367-she cares a fig for [a fellow]3283-a fellow . " [The hero]3139-the hero quitted [him]0-i with some contempt , As [Ralph Morton]262-ralph was [a young man]7024-a young man , and [he]262-ralph had determined that [John Todhunter]502-john was [an old man]8583-an old man , [he]262-ralph sought another private interview with [Clare]147-clare , and getting [her]8763-her alone , said : "[4367-she] [Clare]147-clare , [I]0-i 've come to [you]147-clare for the last time . Will [you]147-clare marry [Ralph Morton]262-ralph ? " To which [Clare]147-clare replied , "[262-ralph] [I]0-i can not marry [two husbands]4371-two husbands , [Richard]186-richard . " "[186-richard] Will [you]186-richard refuse to marry [this old man]4372-this old man ? " "[186-richard] [I]0-i must do as [mama]7913-mama wishes . " "[186-richard] Then [you]186-richard 're going to marry [an old man]8583-an old man a man [you]186-richard do n't love , and ca n't love ! Oh , [good God]410-god ! do [you]147-clare know what [you]186-richard 're doing ? " [He]186-richard flung about in a fury . "[147-clare] Do [you]147-clare know what it is ? [Clare]147-clare ! " [he]186-richard caught [her]4376-your mother two hands violently , "[410-god] have [you]147-clare any idea of the horror [you]147-clare 're going to commit ? " [She]4376-your mother shrank a little at [his]186-richard vehemence , but neither blushed nor stammered : answering : "[410-god] [I]0-i see nothing wrong in doing what [mama]7913-mama thinks right , [Richard]186-richard . " "[7913-mama] [[Your]147-clare mother]4376-your mother ! [I]0-i tell [you]147-clare it 's an infamy , [Clare]147-clare ! It 's a miserable sin ! [I]0-i tell [you]186-richard , if [I]0-i had done such a thing [I]0-i would not live an hour after it . And coldly to prepare for it ! to be busy about [your]147-clare dresses ! [They]4377-they told [me]0-i when [I]0-i came in that [you]147-clare were with [the milliner]4378-the milliner . To be smiling over the horrible outrage ! decorating [yourself]147-clare ! " ... "[147-clare] [Dear Richard]505-dear richard , " said [Clare]147-clare , "[505-dear richard] [you]505-dear richard will make [me]0-i very unhappy . " "[505-dear richard] That one of [my]0-i blood should be so debased ! " [he]0-i cried , brushing angrily at [his]0-i face . "[505-dear richard] Unhappy ! [I]0-i beg [you]147-clare to feel for [yourself]147-clare , [Clare]147-clare . But [I]0-i suppose , " and [he]0-i said it scornfully , "[6498-girls] [girls]6498-girls do n't feel this sort of shame . " [She]7913-mama grew a trifle paler . "[7913-mama] Next to [mama]7913-mama , [I]0-i would wish to please [you]505-dear richard , [dear Richard]505-dear richard . " "[0-i] Have [you]147-clare no will of [your]147-clare own ? " [he]0-i exclaimed . [She]7913-mama looked at [him]0-i softly ; a look [he]0-i interpreted for the meekness [he]0-i detested in [her]7913-mama . "[147-clare] No , [I]0-i believe [you]147-clare have none ! " [he]0-i added . "[0-i] And what can [I]0-i do ? [I]0-i ca n't step forward and stop this accursed marriage . If [you]505-dear richard would but say a word [I]0-i would save [you]505-dear richard ; but [you]505-dear richard tie [my]0-i hands . And [they]4381-they expect [me]0-i to stand by and see it done ! " "[4381-they] Will [you]505-dear richard not be [there]6062-there , [Richard]505-dear richard ? " said [Clare]147-clare , following the question with [her]8764-her soft eyes . It was the same voice that had so thrilled [him]0-i on [his]0-i marriage morn . "[505-dear richard] Oh , [my]0-i darling [Clare]147-clare ! " [he]0-i cried in the kindest way [he]0-i had ever used to [her]8764-her , "[505-dear richard] if [you]147-clare knew how [I]0-i feel this ! " and now as [he]0-i wept [she]8764-her wept , and came insensibly into [his]0-i arms . "[147-clare] [[My]0-i darling]7104-my darling [Clare]147-clare ! " [he]0-i repeated . [She]8764-her said nothing , but seemed to shudder , weeping . "[147-clare] [You]147-clare will do it , [Clare]147-clare ? [You]147-clare will be sacrificed ? So lovely as [you]147-clare are , too ! ... [Clare]147-clare ! [you]147-clare can not be quite blind . If [I]0-i dared speak to [you]147-clare , and tell [you]147-clare all .... Look up . Can [you]147-clare still consent ? " "[0-i] [I]0-i must not disobey [mama]7913-mama , " [Clare]147-clare murmured , without looking up from the nest [her]8764-her cheek had made on [his]0-i bosom . "[0-i] Then kiss [me]0-i for the last time , " said [Richard]505-dear richard . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'll never kiss [you]147-clare after it , [Clare]147-clare . " [He]0-i bent [his]0-i head to meet [her]8764-her mouth , and [she]8764-her threw [her]8764-her arms wildly round [him]0-i , and kissed [him]0-i convulsively , and clung to [his]0-i lips , shutting [her]8764-her eyes , [her]8764-her face suffused with a burning red . Then [he]0-i left [her]8764-her , unaware of the meaning of those passionate kisses . Argument with [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria was like firing paper - pellets against a stone wall . To [her]138-mrs. doria indeed [the young married hero]8765-the young married hero spoke almost indecorously , and that which [his]8765-the young married hero delicacy withheld [him]8765-the young married hero from speaking to [Clare]147-clare . [He]8765-the young married hero could provoke nothing more responsive from the practical animal than "[147-clare] Pooh - pooh ! Tush , tush ! and [Fiddlededee]444-fiddlededee ! " "[444-fiddlededee] Really , " [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria said to [[her]138-mrs. doria intimates]8766-her intimates , "[444-fiddlededee] [that boy]8297-that boy 's education acts like a disease on [him]8297-that boy . [He]8297-that boy can not regard anything sensibly . [He]8297-that boy is for ever in some mad excess of [his]8297-that boy fancy , and what [he]8297-that boy will come to at last heaven only knows ! [I]0-i sincerely pray that [Austin]186-richard will be able to bear it . " Threats of prayer , however , that harp upon [their]8766-her intimates sincerity , are not very well worth having . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria had embarked in a practical controversy , as it were , with [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother . Doubtless [she]138-mrs. doria did trust [he]653-her brother would be able to bear [his]653-her brother sorrows to come , but one who has uttered prophecy can barely help hoping to see it fulfilled : [she]138-mrs. doria had prophecied much grief to [the baronet]609-the baronet . [Poor John Todhunter]506-poor john todhunter , who would rather have married [the mother]8439-the mother , and had none of [your]8770-your heroic notions about the sacred necessity for love in marriage , moved as one guiltless of offence , and deserving [his]653-her brother happiness . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria shielded [him]653-her brother from [the hero]3139-the hero . To see [him]653-her brother smile at [Clare]147-clare 's obedient figure , and try not to look paternal , was touching . [Meantime Clare]507-meantime clare 's marriage served one purpose . It completely occupied [Richard]186-richard 's mind , and prevented [him]653-her brother from chafing at the vexation of not finding [[his]653-her brother father]775-his father ready to meet [him]653-her brother when [he]653-her brother came to [town]6720-town . A letter had awaited [Adrian]346-adrian at [the hotel]7431-the hotel , which said , "[186-richard] Detain [him]4386-him till [you]4387-you hear further from [me]0-i . Take [him]4386-him about with [you]4387-you into every form of society . " No more than that . [Adrian]346-adrian had to extemporize , that [the baronet]609-the baronet had gone down to [Wales]63-wales on pressing business , and would be back in a week or so . For ulterior inventions and devices wherewith to keep [the young gentleman]1441-the young gentleman in [town]6720-town , [he]346-adrian applied to [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . "[4387-you] Leave [him]4386-him to [me]0-i , " said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , "[0-i] [I]0-i 'll manage [him]4386-him . " And [she]138-mrs. doria did . "[0-i] Who can say , " asks [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim 's Scrip , "[0-i] when [he]4386-him is not walking a puppet to [some woman]4388-some woman ? " [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria would hear no good of [Lucy]132-lucy . "[0-i] [I]0-i believe , " [she]138-mrs. doria observed , as [Adrian]346-adrian ventured a shrugging protest in [her]138-mrs. doria behalf , "[0-i] it is [my]0-i firm opinion , that [a scullery - maid]4389-a scullery - maid would turn any of [you]4390-you men round [her]4389-a scullery - maid little finger only give [her]4389-a scullery - maid time and opportunity . " By dwelling on the arts of [women]738-women , [she]138-mrs. doria reconciled it to [her]138-mrs. doria conscience to do [her]138-mrs. doria best to divide [the young husband]4266-the young husband from [[his]4266-the young husband wife]612-his wife till it pleased [[his]4266-the young husband father]775-his father [they]8782-they should live [their]8782-they unhallowed union again . Without compunction , or a sense of incongruity , [she]138-mrs. doria abused [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother and assisted the fulfilment of [his]4266-the young husband behests . So the puppets were marshalled by [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , happy , or sad , or indifferent . Quite against [his]0-i set resolve and the tide of [his]0-i feelings , [Richard]186-richard found [himself]0-i standing behind [Clare]507-meantime clare in [the church]7861-the church the very edifice that had witnessed [his]0-i own marriage , and heard , "[0-i] [I]0-i , [Clare Doria]147-clare , take [thee]147-clare [John Pemberton]508-john pemberton , " clearly pronounced . [He]0-i stood with black brows dissecting the arts of [the tailor and hairdresser]8785-the tailor and hairdresser on [unconscious John]508-john pemberton . The back , and much of the middle , of [Mr. Todhunter]502-john 's head was bald ; the back shone like an egg - shell , but across the middle [the artist]2728-the artist had drawn two long dabs of hair from the sides , and plastered them cunningly , so that all save wilful eyes would have acknowledged the head to be covered . [The man]644-the man 's only pretension was to [a respectable juvenility]8788-a respectable juvenility . [He]644-the man had a good chest , stout limbs , a face inclined to be jolly . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria had no cause to be put out of countenance at all by [the exterior of [[her]138-mrs. doria son - in - law]8790-her son - in - law]8789-the exterior of her son - in - law : nor was [she]138-mrs. doria . [Her]138-mrs. doria splendid hair and gratified smile made a light in [the church]7861-the church . Playing puppets must be an immense pleasure to the practical animal . [The Forey bridesmaids]8792-the forey bridesmaids , five in number , and one [Miss Doria]509-miss doria , [[their]8792-the forey bridesmaids cousin]8793-their cousin , stood as [girls]6498-girls do stand at these sacrifices , whether happy , sad , or indifferent ; a smile on [their]8792-the forey bridesmaids lips and tears in attendance . [Old Mrs. Todhunter]504-mrs. todhunter , [an exceedingly small ancient woman]8795-an exceedingly small ancient woman , was also [there]6062-there . "[508-john pemberton] [I]0-i ca n't have [[my]0-i boy]1718-my boy [John]502-john married without seeing it done , " [she]504-mrs. todhunter said , and throughout the ceremony [she]504-mrs. todhunter was muttering audible encomiums on [her]504-mrs. todhunter [John]502-john 's manly behaviour . The ring was affixed to [Clare]147-clare 's finger ; there was no ring lost in this common - sense marriage . The instant [the clergyman]8797-the clergyman bade [him]8797-the clergyman employ it , [John]502-john drew the ring out , and dropped it on the finger of [the cold passive hand]8798-the cold passive hand in a businesslike way , as [one who had studied the matter]8799-one who had studied the matter . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria glanced aside at [Richard]186-richard . [Richard]186-richard observed [Clare]147-clare spread out [her]138-mrs. doria fingers that the operation might be the more easily effected . [He]0-i did duty in [the vestry]8800-the vestry a few minutes , and then said to [[his]0-i aunt]3682-his aunt : "[0-i] Now [I]0-i 'll go . " "[0-i] [You]0-i 'll come to the breakfast , [child]1705-child ? [The Foreys]443-the foreys " [He]0-i cut [her]138-mrs. doria short . "[0-i] [I]0-i 've stood for [the family]679-the family , and [I]0-i 'll do no more . [I]0-i wo n't pretend to eat and make merry over it . " "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard ! " "[186-richard] Good - bye . " [She]138-mrs. doria had attained [her]138-mrs. doria object and [she]138-mrs. doria wisely gave way . "[186-richard] Well . Go and kiss [Clare]147-clare , and shake [his]186-richard hand . Pray , pray be civil . " [She]138-mrs. doria turned to [Adrian]346-adrian , and said : "[186-richard] [He]186-richard is going . [You]0-i must go with [him]186-richard , and find some means of keeping [him]186-richard , or [he]186-richard 'll be running off to [that woman]3830-that woman . Now , no words go ! " [Richard]186-richard bade [Clare]147-clare farewell . [She]138-mrs. doria put up [her]138-mrs. doria mouth to [him]186-richard humbly , but [he]186-richard kissed [her]138-mrs. doria on the forehead . "[3830-that woman] Do not cease to love [me]0-i , " [she]138-mrs. doria said in a quavering whisper in [his]186-richard ear . [Mr. Todhunter]502-john stood beaming and endangering the art of [the hairdresser]8802-the hairdresser with [his]502-john pocket - handkerchief . Now [he]502-john positively was married , [he]502-john thought [he]502-john would rather have [the daughter]7666-the daughter than [the mother]8439-the mother , which is a reverse of the order of human thankfulness at a gift of [the Gods]8805-the gods . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard , [[my]0-i boy]1718-my boy ! " [he]0-i said heartily , "[186-richard] congratulate [me]0-i . " "[186-richard] [I]0-i should be happy to , if [I]0-i could , " sedately replied [the hero]3139-the hero , to the consternation of [those around]8807-those around . Nodding to [the bridesmaids]8808-the bridesmaids and bowing to [the old lady]7427-the old lady , [he]186-richard passed out . [Adrian]346-adrian , who had been behind [him]186-richard , deputed to watch for a possible unpleasantness , just hinted to [John]502-john : "[0-i] [You]4396-you know , [poor fellow]6284-poor fellow , [he]186-richard has got into a mess with [his]186-richard marriage . " "[186-richard] Oh ! ah ! yes ! " kindly said [John]502-john , "[6284-poor fellow] [poor fellow]6284-poor fellow ! " [All the puppets]8810-all the puppets then rolled off to the breakfast . [Adrian]346-adrian hurried after [Richard]186-richard in an extremely discontented state of mind . Not to be at the breakfast and see the best of the fun , disgusted [him]346-adrian . However , [he]346-adrian remembered that [he]346-adrian was [a philosopher]2278-a philosopher , and the strong disgust [he]346-adrian felt was only expressed in concentrated cynicism on every earthly matter engendered by the conversation . [They]8812-they walked side by side into [Kensington Gardens]81-kensington gardens . [The hero]3139-the hero was mouthing away to [himself]3139-the hero , talking by fits . Presently [he]3139-the hero faced [Adrian]346-adrian , crying : "[6284-poor fellow] And [I]0-i might have stopped it ! [I]0-i see it now ! [I]0-i might have stopped it by going straight to [him]186-richard , and asking [him]186-richard if [he]186-richard dared marry [a girl who did not love [him]186-richard]4399-a girl who did not love him . And [I]0-i never thought of it . Good heaven ! [I]0-i feel this miserable affair on [my]0-i conscience . " "[0-i] Ah ! " groaned [Adrian]346-adrian . "[0-i] An unpleasant cargo for the conscience , that ! [I]0-i would rather carry anything on [mine]0-i than [a married couple]4400-a married couple . Do [you]0-i purpose going to [him]186-richard now ? " [The hero]3139-the hero soliloquized : "[0-i] [He]186-richard 's not [a bad sort of man]4401-a bad sort of man . " ... "[186-richard] Well , [he]186-richard 's not [a Cavalier]4402-a cavalier , " said [Adrian]346-adrian , "[186-richard] and that 's why [you]0-i wonder [[your]0-i aunt]7937-your aunt selected [him]186-richard , no doubt ? [He]186-richard 's decidedly of the Roundhead type , with the Puritan extracted , or inoffensive , if latent . " "[186-richard] There 's the double infamy ! " cried [Richard]186-richard , "[186-richard] that [a man [you]0-i ca n't call bad]4404-a man you ca n't call bad , should do this damned thing ! " "[4404-a man you ca n't call bad] Well , it 's hard [we]4405-we ca n't find [a villain]1492-a villain . " "[186-richard] [He]186-richard would have listened to [me]0-i , [I]0-i 'm sure . " "[186-richard] Go to [him]186-richard now , [Richard]186-richard , [[my]0-i son]6332-my son . Go to [him]186-richard now . It 's not yet too late . Who knows ? If [he]186-richard really has a noble elevated superior mind though [not a Cavalier in person]4408-not a cavalier in person , [he]186-richard may be one at heart [he]186-richard might , to please [you]0-i , and since [you]0-i put such stress upon it , abstain ... perhaps with some loss of dignity , but never mind . And the request might be singular , or seem so , but everything has happened before in [this world]6473-this world , [you]0-i know , [[my]0-i dear boy]6104-my dear boy . And what an infinite consolation it is for [the eccentric]4411-the eccentric , that reflection ! " [The hero]3139-the hero was impervious to [the wise youth]746-the wise youth . [He]3139-the hero stared at [him]3139-the hero as if [he]3139-the hero were but a speck in the universe [he]3139-the hero visioned . It was provoking that [Richard]186-richard should be [Adrian]346-adrian 's best subject for cynical pastime , in the extraordinary heterodoxies [he]346-adrian started , and [his]346-adrian worst in the way [he]346-adrian took it ; and [the wise youth]746-the wise youth , against [his]346-adrian will , had to feel as conscious of [the young man]2387-the young man 's imaginative mental armour , as [he]346-adrian was of [his]346-adrian muscular physical . "[4411-the eccentric] The same sort of day ! " mused [Richard]186-richard , looking up . "[4411-the eccentric] [I]0-i suppose [[my]0-i father]1400-my father 's right . [We]4413-we make [our]4413-we own fates , and nature has nothing to do with it . " [Adrian]346-adrian yawned . "[4414-you] Some difference in the trees , though , " [Richard]186-richard continued abstractedly . "[4414-you] Growing bald at the top , " said [Adrian]346-adrian . "[4414-you] Will [you]4414-you believe that [[my]0-i aunt]1880-my aunt [Helen]492-helen compared the conduct of [that wretched slave [Clare]147-clare]4416-that wretched slave clare to [Lucy]132-lucy 's , who , [she]492-helen had the cruel insolence to say , entangled [me]0-i into marriage ? " [the hero]3139-the hero broke out loudly and rapidly . "[492-helen] [You]4414-you know [I]0-i told [you]4414-you , [Adrian]346-adrian how [I]0-i had to threaten and insist , and how [she]492-helen pleaded , and implored [me]0-i to wait . " "[492-helen] Ah ! hum ! " mumbled [Adrian]346-adrian . "[492-helen] [You]4414-you remember [my]0-i telling [you]4414-you ? " [Richard]186-richard was earnest to hear [her]492-helen exonerated . "[492-helen] Pleaded and implored , [[my]0-i dear boy]6104-my dear boy ? Oh , no doubt [she]492-helen did . Where 's the lass that does n't . " "[492-helen] Call [[my]0-i wife]8530-my wife by another name , if [you]4414-you please . " "[4414-you] The generic title ca n't be cancelled because of [your]4414-you having married [one of the body]4419-one of the body , [[my]0-i son]6332-my son . " "[492-helen] [She]492-helen did all [she]492-helen could to persuade [me]0-i to wait ! " emphasized [Richard]186-richard . [Adrian]346-adrian shook [his]346-adrian head with a deplorable smile . "[492-helen] Come , come , [[my]0-i good [Ricky]186-richard]4421-my good ricky ; not all ! not all ! " [Richard]186-richard bellowed : "[186-richard] What more could [she]492-helen have done ? " "[492-helen] [She]492-helen could have shaved [her]492-helen head , for instance . " [This happy shaft]8820-this happy shaft did stick . With a furious exclamation [Richard]186-richard shot in front , [Adrian]346-adrian following [him]186-richard ; and asking [him]186-richard merely to have [his]186-richard assumption verified , whether [he]186-richard did not think [she]492-helen might have shaved [her]492-helen head ? and , presuming [her]492-helen to have done so , whether , in candour , [he]186-richard did not think [he]186-richard would have waited at least till [she]492-helen looked less of [a rank lunatic]8821-a rank lunatic ? After a minute or so , [the wise youth]746-the wise youth was but a fly buzzing about [Richard]186-richard 's head . Three weeks of separation from [Lucy]132-lucy , and an excitement deceased , caused [him]186-richard to have soft yearnings for [the dear lovely home - face]8823-the dear lovely home - face . [He]186-richard told [Adrian]346-adrian it was [his]186-richard intention to go down that night . [Adrian]346-adrian immediately became serious . [He]346-adrian was at a loss what to invent to detain [him]346-adrian , beyond the stale fiction that [[his]0-i father]775-his father was coming to - morrow . [He]346-adrian rendered homage to [the genius of woman in [these straits]8826-these straits]8825-the genius of woman in these straits . "[492-helen] [[My]0-i aunt]1880-my aunt , " [he]0-i thought , "[492-helen] would have the lie ready ; and not only that , but [she]1880-my aunt would take care it did its work . " At this juncture the voice of [a cavalier in the Row]8827-a cavalier in the row hailed [them]8828-them , proving to be [the Honourable Peter Brayder]510-the honourable peter brayder , [[Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon 's parasite]8829-lord mountfalcon 's parasite . [He]186-richard greeted [them]8828-them very cordially ; and [Richard]186-richard , remembering some fun [they]8828-them had in [the Island]2221-the island , asked [him]186-richard to dine with [them]8828-them ; postponing [his]186-richard return till the next day . [Lucy]132-lucy was [his]186-richard . It was even sweet to dally with the delight of seeing [her]132-lucy . [The Hon . Peter]495-brayder was [one who did honour to the body [he]495-brayder belonged to . Though not so tall as [a west of [London]12-london footman]8832-a west of london footman]8831-one who did honour to the body he belonged to . though not so tall as a west of london footman , [he]495-brayder was as shapely ; and [he]495-brayder had a power of making [his]495-brayder voice insinuating , or arrogant , as it suited the exigencies of [his]495-brayder profession . [He]495-brayder had not a rap of money in [the world]597-the world ; yet [he]495-brayder rode a horse , lived high , expended largely . [The world]597-the world said that [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder was salaried by [[his]495-brayder Lordship]4282-his lordship , and that , in common with that of [Parasite]511-parasite , [he]495-brayder exercised the ancient companion profession . This [the world]597-the world said , and still smiled at [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder ; for [he]495-brayder was [an engaging fellow]8837-an engaging fellow , and where [he]495-brayder went not [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon would not go . [They]8838-they had a quiet little hotel dinner , ordered by [Adrian]346-adrian , and made a square at the table , [Ripton Thompson]158-ripton being the fourth . [Richard]186-richard sent down to [[his]186-richard office]3210-his office to fetch [him]495-brayder , and [the two friends]8840-the two friends shook hands for the first time since the great deed had been executed . Deep was [the Old Dog]3412-the old dog 's delight to hear the praises of [his]3412-the old dog Beauty sounded by such aristocratic lips as [the Hon . Peter Brayder]495-brayder 's . All through the dinner [he]495-brayder was throwing out hints and small queries to get a fuller account of [her]3412-the old dog ; and when the claret had circulated , [he]495-brayder spoke a word or two [himself]495-brayder , and heard [the Hon]495-brayder . [Peter]495-brayder eulogize [his]495-brayder taste , and wish [him]495-brayder [a bride as beautiful]8842-a bride as beautiful ; at which [Ripton]158-ripton blushed , and said , [he]495-brayder had no hope of that , and [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder assured [him]495-brayder marriage did not break the mould . After the wine [this gentleman]8843-this gentleman took [his]8843-this gentleman cigar on [the balcony]8844-the balcony , and found occasion to get some conversation with [Adrian]346-adrian alone . "[1880-my aunt] [[Our]4423-our young friend]4424-our young friend here made it all right with [the governor]4425-the governor ? " [he]346-adrian asked carelessly . "[1880-my aunt] Oh yes ! " said [Adrian]346-adrian . But it struck [him]346-adrian that [Brayder]495-brayder might be of assistance in showing [Richard]186-richard a little of the ` society in every form ' required by [[his]8843-this gentleman chief]6120-his chief 's prescript . "[1880-my aunt] That is , " [he]0-i continued , "[1880-my aunt] [we]4423-our are not yet permitted an interview with [the august author of [our]4423-our being]4426-the august author of our being , and [I]0-i have rather a difficult post . ' Tis [mine]0-i both to keep [him]4426-the august author of our being [here]6225-here , and also to find [him]4426-the august author of our being the opportunity to measure [himself]4426-the august author of our being with [[his]4426-the august author of our being fellow - man]4428-his fellow - man . In other words , [[his]4426-the august author of our being father]775-his father wants [him]4426-the august author of our being to see something of life before [he]4426-the august author of our being enters upon housekeeping . Now [I]0-i am proud to confess that [I]0-i 'm hardly equal to the task . [The demi]4430-the demi , or damnedmonde if it 's that lie wants [him]4426-the august author of our being to observe is one that [I]0-i leave not got the walk to . " "[0-i] Ha ! ha ! " laughed [Brayder]495-brayder . "[0-i] [You]4431-you do the keeping , [I]0-i offer to parade [the demi]4430-the demi . [I]0-i must say , though , it 's a queer notion of [the old gentleman]8160-the old gentleman . " "[8160-the old gentleman] It 's the continuation of a philosophic plan , " said [Adrian]346-adrian . [Brayder]495-brayder followed the curvings of the whiff of [his]495-brayder cigar with [his]495-brayder eyes , and ejaculated , "[8160-the old gentleman] Infernally philosophic ! " "[8160-the old gentleman] Has [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon left [the island]2221-the island ? " [Adrian]346-adrian inquired . "[512-mrs. mount] [Mount]512-mrs. mount ? to tell the truth [I]0-i do n't know where [he]4426-the august author of our being is . Chasing some light craft , [I]0-i suppose . That 's poor [Mount]512-mrs. mount 's weakness . It 's [his]4426-the august author of our being ruin , [poor fellow]6284-poor fellow ! [He]4426-the august author of our being 's so confoundedly in earnest at the game . " "[4426-the august author of our being] [He]4426-the august author of our being ought to know it by this time , if fame speaks true , " remarked [Adrian]346-adrian . "[4426-the august author of our being] [He]4426-the august author of our being 's [a baby]7763-a baby about [women]738-women , and always will be , " said [Brayder]495-brayder . "[4426-the august author of our being] [He]4426-the august author of our being 's been once or twice wanting to marry [them]738-women . Now there 's [a woman [you]4439-you 've heard of [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount]4438-a woman you 've heard of mrs. mount ? All [the world]597-the world knows [her]4438-a woman you 've heard of mrs. mount . If [that woman]3830-that woman had n't scandalized . " [The young man]2387-the young man joined [them]4443-them , and checked the communication . [Brayder]495-brayder winked to [Adrian]346-adrian , and pitifully indicated the presence of [an innocent]8847-an innocent . "[3830-that woman] [A married man]4442-a married man , [you]4439-you know , " said [Adrian]346-adrian . "[4442-a married man] Yes , yes ! [we]4443-them wo n't shock [him]4426-the august author of our being , " [Brayder]495-brayder observed . [He]495-brayder appeared to study [the young man]2387-the young man while [they]4443-them talked . Next morning [Richard]186-richard was surprised by a visit from [[his]186-richard aunt]3682-his aunt . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria took a seat by [his]186-richard side and spoke as follows : "[4443-them] [[My]0-i dear nephew]7920-my dear nephew . Now [you]7920-my dear nephew know [I]0-i have always loved [you]7920-my dear nephew , and thought of [your]7920-my dear nephew welfare as if [you]7920-my dear nephew had been [[my]0-i own child]4445-my own child . More than that , [I]0-i fear . Well , now , [you]7920-my dear nephew are thinking of returning to to [that place]4446-that place are [you]7920-my dear nephew not ? Yes . It is as [I]0-i thought . Very well now , let [me]0-i speak to [you]7920-my dear nephew . [You]7920-my dear nephew are in a much more dangerous position than [you]7920-my dear nephew imagine . [I]0-i do n't deny [[your]7920-my dear nephew father]6302-your father 's affection for [you]7920-my dear nephew . It would be absurd to deny it . But [you]7920-my dear nephew are of an age now to appreciate [his]6302-your father character . Whatever [you]7920-my dear nephew may do [he]6302-your father will always give [you]7920-my dear nephew money . That [you]7920-my dear nephew are sure of ; that [you]7920-my dear nephew know . Very well . But [you]7920-my dear nephew are one to want more than money : [you]7920-my dear nephew want [his]6302-your father love . [Richard]186-richard , [I]0-i am convinced [you]7920-my dear nephew will never be happy , whatever base pleasures [you]7920-my dear nephew may be led into , if [he]6302-your father should withhold [his]6302-your father love from [you]7920-my dear nephew . Now , [child]1705-child , [you]7920-my dear nephew know [you]7920-my dear nephew have grievously offended [him]6302-your father . [I]0-i wish not to animadvert on [your]7920-my dear nephew conduct . [You]7920-my dear nephew fancied [yourself]7920-my dear nephew in love , and so on , and [you]7920-my dear nephew were rash . The less said of it the better now . But [you]7920-my dear nephew must now it is [your]7920-my dear nephew duty now to do something to do everything that lies in [your]7920-my dear nephew power to show [him]6302-your father [you]7920-my dear nephew repent . No interruptions ! Listen to [me]0-i . [You]7920-my dear nephew must consider [him]6302-your father . [Austin]186-richard is not like [other men]4449-other men . [Austin]186-richard requires the most delicate management . [You]7920-my dear nephew must whether [you]7920-my dear nephew feel it or no present an appearance of contrition . [I]0-i counsel it for the good of all . [He]186-richard is just like [a woman]1754-a woman , and where [his]186-richard feelings are offended [he]186-richard wants utter subservience . [He]186-richard has [you]7920-my dear nephew in [town]6720-town , and [he]186-richard does not see [you]7920-my dear nephew : now [you]7920-my dear nephew know that [he]186-richard and [I]0-i are not in communication : [we]4452-we have likewise [our]4452-we differences : Well , [he]186-richard has [you]7920-my dear nephew in [town]6720-town , and [he]186-richard holds aloof : [he]186-richard is trying [you]7920-my dear nephew , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear [Richard]186-richard . No : [he]186-richard is not at [Raynham]3-raynham : [I]0-i do not know where [he]186-richard is . [He]186-richard is trying [you]7920-my dear nephew , [child]1705-child , and [you]7920-my dear nephew must be patient . [You]7920-my dear nephew must convince [him]186-richard that [you]7920-my dear nephew do not care utterly for [your]7920-my dear nephew own gratification . If [this person]4456-this person [I]0-i wish to speak of [her]4456-this person with respect , for [your]7920-my dear nephew sake well , if [she]4456-this person loves [you]7920-my dear nephew at all if , [I]0-i say , [she]4456-this person loves [you]7920-my dear nephew one atom , [she]4456-this person will repeat [my]0-i solicitations for [you]7920-my dear nephew to stay and patiently wait here till [he]186-richard consents to see [you]7920-my dear nephew . [I]0-i tell [you]7920-my dear nephew candidly , it 's [your]7920-my dear nephew only chance of ever getting [him]186-richard to receive [her]4456-this person . That [you]7920-my dear nephew should know . And now , [Richard]186-richard , [I]0-i may add that there is something else [you]7920-my dear nephew should know . [You]7920-my dear nephew should know that it depends entirely upon [your]7920-my dear nephew conduct now , whether [you]7920-my dear nephew are to see [[your]7920-my dear nephew father]6302-your father 's heart for ever divided from [you]7920-my dear nephew , and [a new family at [Raynham]3-raynham]4458-a new family at raynham . [You]7920-my dear nephew do not understand ? [I]0-i will explain . [Brothers]6798-brothers and [sisters]6799-sisters are excellent things for [young people]2755-young people , but a new brood of [them]2755-young people can hardly be acceptable to [a young man]7024-a young man . In fact , [they]2755-young people are , and must be , [aliens]4463-aliens . [I]0-i only tell [you]7920-my dear nephew what [I]0-i have heard on good authority . Do n't [you]7920-my dear nephew understand now ? [Foolish boy]4464-foolish boy ! if [you]7920-my dear nephew do not humour [him]7024-a young man , [he]7024-a young man will marry [her]4465-her . Oh ! [I]0-i am sure of it . [I]0-i know it . And this [you]7920-my dear nephew will drive [him]7024-a young man to . [I]0-i do not warn [you]7920-my dear nephew on the score of [your]7920-my dear nephew prospects , but of [your]7920-my dear nephew feelings . [I]0-i should regard such a contingency , [Richard]186-richard , as a final division between [you]7920-my dear nephew . Think of the scandal ! but alas , that is the least of the evils . " It was [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's object to produce an impression , and avoid an argument . [She]138-mrs. doria therefore left [him]186-richard as soon as [she]138-mrs. doria had , as [she]138-mrs. doria supposed , made [her]138-mrs. doria mark on [the young man]2387-the young man . [Richard]186-richard was very silent during the speech , and save for an exclamation or so , had listened attentively . [He]186-richard pondered on what [[his]186-richard aunt]3682-his aunt said . [He]186-richard loved [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , and yet [he]186-richard did not wish to see [her]489-mrs. berry [Lady Feverel]134-lady feverel . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria laid painful stress on the scandal , and though [he]186-richard did not give [his]186-richard mind to this , [he]186-richard thought of it . [He]186-richard thought of [[his]186-richard mother]6037-his mother . Where was [she]6037-his mother ? But most [his]186-richard thoughts recurred to [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , and something akin to jealousy slowly awakened [his]186-richard heart to [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard had given [him]775-his father up , and had not latterly felt extremely filial ; but [he]186-richard could not bear the idea of a division in the love of which [he]186-richard had ever been [the idol and sole object]8854-the idol and sole object . And [such a man]8855-such a man , too ! so good ! so generous ! If it was jealousy that roused [the young man]2387-the young man 's heart to [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , the better part of love was also revived in it . [He]186-richard thought of old days : of [[his]186-richard father]775-his father 's forbearance , [his]186-richard own wilfulness . [He]186-richard looked on [himself]186-richard , and what [he]186-richard had done , with the eyes of [such a man]8855-such a man . [He]186-richard determined to do all [he]186-richard could to regain [his]186-richard favour . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria learnt from [Adrian]346-adrian in the evening that [[her]138-mrs. doria nephew]3683-her nephew intended waiting in [town]6720-town another week . "[0-i] That will do , " smiled [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . "[0-i] [He]4466-he will be more patient at the end of a week . " "[4466-he] Oh ! does patience beget patience ? " said [Adrian]346-adrian . "[4466-he] [I]0-i was not aware it was a propagating virtue . [I]0-i surrender [him]4466-he to [you]0-i . [I]0-i sha n't be able to hold [him]4466-he in after one week more . [I]0-i assure [you]0-i , [[my]0-i dear aunt]8004-my dear aunt , [he]4466-he 's already " ... "[4466-he] Thank [you]0-i , no explanation , " [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria begged . When [Richard]489-mrs. berry saw [her]138-mrs. doria nest , [he]0-i was informed that [she]138-mrs. doria had received a most satisfactory letter from [Mrs. John Todhunter]513-john : quite a glowing account of [John]513-john 's behaviour : but on [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's desiring to know the words [Clare]147-clare had written , [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria objected to be explicit , and shot into worldly gossip . "[0-i] [Clare]147-clare seldom glows , " said [Richard]489-mrs. berry . "[147-clare] No , [I]0-i mean for [her]4466-he , " [[his]0-i aunt]3682-his aunt remarked . "[0-i] Do n't look like [[your]0-i father]6302-your father , [child]1705-child . " "[0-i] [I]0-i should like to have seen the letter , " said [Richard]489-mrs. berry . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria did not propose to show it .[0-i]

CHAPTER XXXVI

[A Lady driving a pair of greys]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys was noticed by [Richard]489-mrs. berry in [his]0-i rides and walks . [She]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys passed [him]0-i rather obviously and often . [She]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys was very handsome ; [a bold beauty , with shining black hair , red lips]4471-a bold beauty , with shining black hair , red lips , and eyes not afraid of [men]761-men . The hair was brushed from [her]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys temples , leaving one of those fine reckless outlines which the action of driving , and the pace , admirably set off . [She]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys took [his]0-i fancy . [He]0-i liked the air of petulant gallantry about [her]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys , and mused upon the picture , rare to [him]0-i , of [a glorious dashing woman]4473-a glorious dashing woman . [He]0-i thought , too , [she]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys looked at [him]0-i . [He]0-i was not at the time inclined to be vain , or [he]0-i might have been sure [she]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys did . Once it struck [him]0-i [she]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys nodded slightly . [He]0-i asked [Adrian]346-adrian one day in [the park]802-the park who [she]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys was . " [I]346-adrian do n't know [her]4470-a lady driving a pair of greys , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " Probably [a superior priestess of [Paphos]93-paphos]8863-a superior priestess of paphos . "[346-adrian] " Now that 's [my]489-mrs. berry idea of [Bellona]514-bellona , "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry exclaimed . " Not the fury [they]8864-they paint , but [a spirited , dauntless , eager - looking creature like that]8865-a spirited , dauntless , eager - looking creature like that . "[489-mrs. berry] " [Bellona]514-bellona ? "[746-the wise youth] returned [the wise youth]746-the wise youth . " [I]746-the wise youth do n't think [her]514-bellona hair was black . Red , was n't it ? [I]746-the wise youth should n't compare [her]514-bellona to [Bellona]514-bellona ; though , no doubt , [she]514-bellona 's as ready to spill blood . Look at [her]514-bellona ! [She]514-bellona does seem to scent carnage . [I]746-the wise youth see [your]746-the wise youth idea . No ; [I]746-the wise youth should liken [her]514-bellona to [Diana]347-diana emerged from the tutorship of [Master Endymion]515-master endymion , and at nice play among [the gods]8805-the gods . Depend upon it [they]4476-they tell [us]4476-they nothing of the matter [Olympus]516-olympus shrouds the story but [you]746-the wise youth may be certain that when [she]514-bellona left [the pretty shepherd]8867-the pretty shepherd [she]514-bellona had greater vogue than [Venus]313-venus up aloft . "[746-the wise youth] [Brayder]495-brayder joined [them]4476-they . " See [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount go by ? "[495-brayder] [he]495-brayder said . " Oh , that 's [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount ! "[346-adrian] cried [Adrian]346-adrian . " Who 's [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount ? "[346-adrian] [Richard]489-mrs. berry inquired . " [A sister]3453-a sister to [Miss Random]317-miss random , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear boy]6104-my dear boy . "[489-mrs. berry] " Like to know [her]512-mrs. mount ? "[495-brayder] drawled [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder . [Richard]489-mrs. berry replied indifferently , " No , "[489-mrs. berry] and [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount passed out of sight and out of the conversation . [The young man]2387-the young man wrote submissive letters to [[his]2387-the young man father]775-his father . " [I]2387-the young man have remained here waiting to see [you]775-his father now five weeks , "[2387-the young man] [he]2387-the young man wrote . " [I]2387-the young man have written to [you]775-his father three letters , and [you]775-his father do not reply to them . Let [me]2387-the young man tell [you]775-his father again how sincerely [I]2387-the young man desire and pray that [you]775-his father will come , or permit [me]2387-the young man to come to [you]775-his father and throw [myself]2387-the young man at [your]775-his father feet , and beg [my]2387-the young man forgiveness , and [hers]512-mrs. mount . [She]512-mrs. mount as earnestly implores it . Indeed , [I]2387-the young man am very wretched , [sir]6036-sir . Believe [me]2387-the young man , there is nothing [I]2387-the young man would not do to regain [your]775-his father esteem and the love [I]2387-the young man fear [I]2387-the young man have unhappily forfeited . [I]2387-the young man will remain another week in the hope of hearing from [you]775-his father , or seeing [you]775-his father . [I]2387-the young man beg of [you]775-his father , [sir]6036-sir , not to drive [me]2387-the young man mad . Whatever [you]775-his father ask of [me]2387-the young man [I]2387-the young man will consent to . "[2387-the young man] " Nothing [he]775-his father would not do ! "[609-the baronet] [the baronet]609-the baronet commented as [he]609-the baronet read . " There is nothing [he]775-his father would not do ! [He]775-his father will remain another week and give [me]609-the baronet that final chance ! And it is [I]609-the baronet who drive [him]775-his father mad ! Already [he]775-his father is beginning to cast [his]775-his father retribution on [my]609-the baronet shoulders . "[609-the baronet] [Sir Austin]186-richard had really gone down to [Wales]63-wales to be out of the way . [A Shaddock - Dogmatist]4480-a shaddock - dogmatist does not meet misfortune without hearing of it , and [the author of The Pilgrim 'S Scrip in trouble found [London]12-london]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london too hot for [him]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london . [He]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london quitted [London]12-london to take refuge among [the mountains]4482-the mountains ; living there in solitary commune with a virgin Note - book . Some indefinite scheme was in [his]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london head in this treatment of [[his]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london son]772-his son . Had [he]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london construed it , it would have looked ugly ; and it settled to a vague principle that [the young man]2387-the young man should be tried and tested . " Let [him]775-his father learn to deny [himself]775-his father something . Let [him]775-his father live with [[his]775-his father equals]8872-his equals for a term . If [he]775-his father loves [me]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london [he]775-his father will read [my]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london wishes . "[4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london] Thus [he]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london explained [his]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london principle to [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [The lady]990-the lady wrote : " [You]2387-the young man speak of a term . Till when ? May [I]990-the lady name one to [him]775-his father ? It is the dreadful uncertainty that reduces [him]775-his father to despair . That , and nothing else . Pray be explicit . "[990-the lady] In return , [he]4481-the author of the pilgrim 's scrip in trouble found london distantly indicated [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's majority . How could [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry go and ask [the young man]2387-the young man to wait a year away from [[his]2387-the young man wife]612-his wife ? [Her]489-mrs. berry instinct began to open a wide eye on the idol [she]489-mrs. berry worshipped . When [people]661-people do not [themselves]661-people know what [they]661-people mean , [they]661-people succeed in deceiving and imposing upon [others]6776-others . Not only was [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry mystified ; [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , who pierced into the recesses of [everybody]1030-everybody 's mind , and had always been in the habit of reading off [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother from infancy , and had never known [herself]138-mrs. doria to be once wrong about [him]653-her brother , [she]138-mrs. doria confessed [she]138-mrs. doria was quite at a loss to comprehend [Austin]186-richard 's principle . " For principle [he]653-her brother has , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria ; " [he]653-her brother never acts without [one]836-one . But what it is , [I]138-mrs. doria can not at present perceive . If [he]653-her brother would write , and command [the boy]703-the boy to await [his]653-her brother return , all would be clear . [He]653-her brother allows [us]8875-us to go and fetch [him]653-her brother , and then leaves [us]8875-us all in a quandary . It must be [some woman]4388-some woman 's influence . That is the only way to account for it . "[138-mrs. doria] " Singular ! "[346-adrian] interjected [Adrian]346-adrian , " what pride [women]738-women have in [their]738-women sex ! Well , [I]346-adrian have to tell [you]138-mrs. doria , [[my]346-adrian dear aunt]8004-my dear aunt , that the day after to - morrow [I]346-adrian hand [my]346-adrian charge over to [[your]138-mrs. doria keeping]8879-your keeping . [I]346-adrian ca n't hold [him]653-her brother in an hour longer . [I]346-adrian 've had to leash [him]653-her brother with lies till [my]346-adrian invention 's exhausted . [I]346-adrian petition to have [them]8880-them put down to [the chief]1240-the chief 's account , but when [the stream]1856-the stream runs dry [I]346-adrian can do no more . The last was , that [I]346-adrian had heard from [him]1240-the chief desiring [me]346-adrian to have [the South - west bedroom]8883-the south - west bedroom ready for [him]653-her brother on [Tuesday]94-tuesday proximate . ' So ! ' says [[my]346-adrian son]6332-my son , ' [I]346-adrian 'll wait till then , ' and from the gigantic effort [he]653-her brother exhibited in coming to it , [I]346-adrian doubt any human power 's getting [him]653-her brother to wait longer . "[346-adrian] " [We]8885-we must , [we]8885-we must detain [him]653-her brother , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . " If [we]8885-we do not , [I]138-mrs. doria am convinced [Austin]186-richard will do something rash that [he]653-her brother will for ever repent . [He]653-her brother will marry [that woman]3830-that woman , [Adrian]346-adrian . Mark [my]138-mrs. doria words . Now with [any other young man]8887-any other young man ! ... But [Richard]186-richard 's education ! that ridiculous System ! ... Has [he]653-her brother no distraction ? nothing to amuse [him]653-her brother ? "[138-mrs. doria] " [Poor boy]831-poor boy ! [I]746-the wise youth suppose [he]653-her brother wants [his]653-her brother own particular playfellow . "[746-the wise youth] [The wise youth]746-the wise youth had to bow to a reproof . " [I]746-the wise youth tell [you]346-adrian , [Adrian]346-adrian , [he]653-her brother will marry [that woman]3830-that woman . "[746-the wise youth] " [[My]138-mrs. doria dear aunt]8004-my dear aunt ! Can [a chaste man]8891-a chaste man do aught more commendable ? "[138-mrs. doria] " Has [the boy]703-the boy no object [we]8893-we can induce [him]703-the boy to follow ? If [he]703-the boy had but a profession ! "[138-mrs. doria] " What say [you]8004-my dear aunt to the regeneration of [the streets of [London]12-london]8894-the streets of london , and the profession of moral - scavenger , [aunt]7943-aunt ? [I]138-mrs. doria assure [you]8004-my dear aunt [I]138-mrs. doria have served a month 's apprenticeship with [him]703-the boy . [We]8893-we sally forth on the tenth hour of the night . [A female]6355-a female passes . [I]138-mrs. doria hear [him]703-the boy groan . ' Is [she]6355-a female one of [them]8897-them , [Adrian]346-adrian ? ' [I]138-mrs. doria am compelled to admit [she]6355-a female is not the saint [he]703-the boy deems it the portion of [every creature wearing petticoats]8898-every creature wearing petticoats to be . Another groan ; an evident internal , ' It can not be and yet!' ... that [we]8893-we hear on the stage . Rollings of eyes : impious questionings of [the Creator of the universe]8899-the creator of the universe ; savage mutterings against [brutal males]8900-brutal males ; and then [we]8893-we meet [a second young person]8901-a second young person , and repeat the performance of which [I]138-mrs. doria am rather tired . It would be all very well , but [he]8901-a second young person turns upon [me]138-mrs. doria , and lectures [me]138-mrs. doria because [I]138-mrs. doria do n't hire [a house]1985-a house , and furnish [it]1985-a house for [all [the women one]8904-the women one meets to live in in purity]8903-all the women one meets to live in in purity . Now that 's too much to ask of [a quiet man]8905-a quiet man . [Master Thompson]158-ripton has latterly relieved [me]138-mrs. doria , [I]138-mrs. doria 'm happy to say . "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria thought [her]138-mrs. doria thoughts . " Has [Austin]186-richard written to [you]3683-her nephew since [you]3683-her nephew were in [town]6720-town ? "[138-mrs. doria] " Not an Aphorism ! "[346-adrian] returned [Adrian]346-adrian . " [I]138-mrs. doria must see [Richard]186-richard to - morrow morning , "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria ended the colloquy by saying . The result of [her]138-mrs. doria interview with [[her]138-mrs. doria nephew]3683-her nephew was , that [Richard]186-richard made no allusion to a departure on the Tuesday ; and for many days afterward [he]186-richard appeared to have an absorbing business on [his]186-richard hands : but what it was [Adrian]346-adrian did not then learn , and [his]346-adrian admiration of [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's genius for management rose to a very high pitch . On a morning in October [they]4494-they had an early visitor in the person of [the Hon . [Peter]495-brayder , whom [they]4494-they had not seen for a week or more]495-brayder . " [Gentlemen]6045-gentlemen , "[495-brayder] [he]495-brayder said , flourishing [his]495-brayder cane in [his]495-brayder most affable manner , " [I]495-brayder 've come to propose to [you]6045-gentlemen to join [us]4494-they in a little dinner - party at [Richmond]95-richmond . [Nobody]1322-nobody 's in [town]6720-town , [you]6045-gentlemen know . [London]12-london 's as dead as a stock - fish . Nothing but the scrapings to offer [you]6045-gentlemen . But the weather 's fine : [I]495-brayder flatter [myself]495-brayder [you]6045-gentlemen 'll find the company agreeable , What says [[my]495-brayder friend]8455-my friend [Feverel]134-lady feverel ? "[495-brayder] [Richard]186-richard begged to be excused . " No , no : positively [you]6045-gentlemen must come , "[495-brayder] said [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder . " [I]495-brayder 've had some trouble to get [them]8911-them together to relieve the dulness of [your]6045-gentlemen incarceration . [Richmond]95-richmond 's within the rules of [[your]6045-gentlemen prison]8912-your prison . [You]6045-gentlemen can be back by night . Moonlight on [the water]6830-the water [lovely woman]8914-lovely woman . [We]8915-we 've engaged [a city - barge to pull [us]8915-we back]8916-a city - barge to pull us back . Eight oars [I]495-brayder 'm not sure it is n't sixteen . Come the word ! "[495-brayder] [Adrian]346-adrian was for going . [Richard]186-richard said [he]186-richard had an appointment with [Ripton]158-ripton . " [You]6045-gentlemen 're in for another rick , [[you]6045-gentlemen two]8917-you two , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " Arrange that [we]8915-we go . [You]6045-gentlemen have n't seen [the cockney 's Paradise]8918-the cockney 's paradise . Abjure Blazes , and taste of peace , [[my]346-adrian son]6332-my son . "[346-adrian] After some persuasion , [Richard]186-richard yawned wearily , and got up , and threw aside the care that was on [him]186-richard , saying , " Very well . Just as [you]346-adrian like . [We]8915-we 'll take [old Rip]188-rip with [us]8915-we . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian consulted [Brayder]495-brayder 's eye at this . [The Hon]495-brayder . [Peter]495-brayder briskly declared [he]495-brayder should be delighted to have [[Feverel]134-lady feverel 's friend]4495-feverel 's friend , and offered to take them all down in [[his]495-brayder drag]4496-his drag . " If [you]346-adrian do n't get a match on to swim there with the tide eh , [Feverel]134-lady feverel , [[my]495-brayder boy]1718-my boy ? "[495-brayder] [Richard]186-richard replied that [he]186-richard had given up that sort of thing , at which [Brayder]495-brayder communicated a queer glance to [Adrian]346-adrian , and applauded [the youth]1506-the youth . [Richmond]95-richmond was under a still October sun . [The pleasant landscape]4498-the pleasant landscape , bathed in Autumn , stretched from [the foot of [the hill]4500-the hill]4499-the foot of the hill to a red horizon haze . The day was like none that [Richard]186-richard vividly remembered . It touched no link in the chain of [his]186-richard recollection . It was quiet , and belonged to the spirit of the season . [Adrian]346-adrian had divined the character of [the scrapings [they]4502-they were to meet]4501-the scrapings they were to meet . [Brayder]495-brayder introduced [them]4502-they to [one or two of [the men]3961-the men]4503-one or two of the men , hastily and in rather an undervoice , as a thing to get over . [They]4502-they made [their]4502-they bow to [the first knot of [ladies]603-ladies [they]4502-they encountered]4505-the first knot of ladies they encountered . Propriety was observed strictly , even to severity . The general talk was of the weather . Here and there [a lady]673-a lady would seize a button - hole or any little bit of the habiliments , of [the man [she]673-a lady was addressing]4508-the man she was addressing ; and if it came to [her]673-a lady to chide [him]4508-the man she was addressing , [she]673-a lady did it with more than a forefinger . This , however , was only here and there , and a privilege of intimacy . Where [ladies]603-ladies are gathered together , [the Queen of the assemblage]4510-the queen of the assemblage may be known by [[her]4510-the queen of the assemblage Court of [males]4512-males]4511-her court of males . [The Queen of the present gathering]4513-the queen of the present gathering leaned against a corner of the open window , surrounded by [a stalwart Court]4514-a stalwart court , in whom a practised eye would have discerned [guardsmen]4515-guardsmen , and [Ripton]158-ripton , with a sinking of the heart , apprehended [lords]861-lords . [They]4502-they were [fine men]4517-fine men , offering inanimate homage . The trim of [their]4502-they whiskerage , the cut of [their]4502-they coats , the high - bred indolence in [their]4502-they aspect , eclipsed [Ripton]158-ripton 's sense of self - esteem . But [they]4502-they kindly looked over [him]158-ripton . Occasionally [one]836-one committed a momentary outrage on [him]158-ripton with an eye - glass , seeming to cry out in a voice of scathing scorn , " Who 's this ? "[836-one] and [Ripton]158-ripton got closer to [[his]158-ripton hero]8705-his hero to justify [his]158-ripton humble pretensions to existence and an identity in the shadow of [him]158-ripton . [Richard]186-richard gazed about . [Heroes]3147-heroes do not always know what to say or do ; and the cold bath before dinner in strange company is one of the instances . [He]186-richard had recognized [his]186-richard superb Bellona in [the lady by the garden window]4521-the lady by the garden window . For [Brayder]495-brayder [the men]3961-the men had nods and yokes , [the ladies]3205-the ladies a pretty playfulness . [He]495-brayder was very busy , passing between [the groups]4524-the groups , chatting , laughing , taking the feminine taps [he]495-brayder received , and sometimes returning [them]3205-the ladies in sly whispers . [Adrian]346-adrian sat down and crossed [his]346-adrian legs , looking amused and benignant . " Whose dinner is it ? "[346-adrian] [Ripton]158-ripton heard [a mignonne beauty]4525-a mignonne beauty ask of [a cavalier]4402-a cavalier . " [Mount]512-mrs. mount 's , [I]4402-a cavalier suppose , "[4402-a cavalier] was the answer . " Where is [he]495-brayder ? Why do n't [he]495-brayder come ? "[4402-a cavalier] " An affaire , [I]4525-a mignonne beauty fancy . "[4525-a mignonne beauty] " There [he]495-brayder is again ! How shamefully [he]495-brayder treats [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount ! "[4525-a mignonne beauty] " [She]512-mrs. mount do n't seem to cry over it . "[4525-a mignonne beauty] [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount was flashing [her]512-mrs. mount teeth and eyes with laughter at one of [her]512-mrs. mount Court , who appeared to be [Fool]3113-fool . Dinner was announced . [The ladies]3205-the ladies proclaimed extravagant appetites . [Brayder]495-brayder posted [[his]495-brayder three friends]4529-his three friends . [Ripton]158-ripton found [himself]158-ripton under the lee of [a dame with a bosom]4530-a dame with a bosom . On the other aide of [him]158-ripton was [the mignonne]4531-the mignonne . [Adrian]346-adrian was at the lower end of the table . [Ladies]603-ladies were in profusion , and [he]158-ripton had [his]158-ripton share . [Brayder]495-brayder drew [Richard]186-richard from seat to seat . [A happy man]4533-a happy man had established [himself]4533-a happy man next to [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount . [Him]4533-a happy man [Brayder]495-brayder hailed to take the head of the table . [The happy man]3159-the happy man objected , [Brayder]495-brayder continued urgent , [the lady]990-the lady tenderly insisted , [the happy man]3159-the happy man grimaced , dropped into the post of honour , strove to look placable . [Richard]186-richard usurped [his]186-richard chair , and was not badly welcomed by [[his]186-richard neighbour]4537-his neighbour . Then the dinner commenced , and had all the attention of [the company]3773-the company , till the flying of the first champagne - cork gave the signal , and a hum began to spread . Sparkling wine , that looseneth the tongue , and displayeth the verity , hath also the quality of colouring it . [The ladies]3205-the ladies laughed high ; [Richard]186-richard only thought [them]3205-the ladies gay and natural . [They]3205-the ladies flung back in [their]3205-the ladies chairs and laughed to tears ; [Ripton]158-ripton thought only of the pleasure [he]158-ripton had in [their]3205-the ladies society . The champagne - corks continued a regular file - firing . " Where have [you]186-richard been lately ? [I]512-mrs. mount have n't seen [you]186-richard in [the park]802-the park , "[512-mrs. mount] said [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount to [Richard]186-richard . " No , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard replied , " [I]186-richard 've not been [there]6062-there . "[186-richard] The question seemed odd : [she]512-mrs. mount spoke so simply that it did not impress [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard emptied [his]186-richard glass , and had it filled again . [The Hon . Peter]495-brayder did most of the open talking , which related to horses , [yachting]4540-yachting , opera , and sport generally : who was ruined ; by what horse , or by what [woman]6810-woman . [He]495-brayder told one or two of [Richard]186-richard 's feats . Fair smiles rewarded [the hero]3139-the hero . " Do [you]186-richard bet ? "[512-mrs. mount] said [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount . " Only on [myself]186-richard , "[186-richard] returned [Richard]186-richard . " Bravo ! "[186-richard] cried [his]186-richard Bellona , and [her]512-mrs. mount eye sent a lingering delirious sparkle across [her]512-mrs. mount brimming glass at [him]186-richard . " [I]512-mrs. mount 'm sure [you]186-richard 're a safe one to back , "[512-mrs. mount] [she]512-mrs. mount added , and seemed to scan [his]186-richard points approvingly . [Richard]186-richard 's cheeks mounted bloom . " Do n't [you]186-richard adore champagne ? "[1159-the dame] quoth [the dame]1159-the dame with a bosom to [Ripton]158-ripton . " Oh , yes ! "[158-ripton] answered [Ripton]158-ripton , with more candour than accuracy , " [I]158-ripton always drink it . "[158-ripton] " Do [you]186-richard indeed ? "[4544-the enraptured bosom] said [the enraptured bosom]4544-the enraptured bosom , ogling [him]186-richard . " [You]186-richard would be [a friend]611-a friend , now ! [I]4544-the enraptured bosom hope [you]186-richard do n't object to [a lady]673-a lady joining [you]186-richard now and then . Champagne 's [my]4544-the enraptured bosom folly . "[4544-the enraptured bosom] A laugh was circling among [the ladies of whom [Adrian]346-adrian was the centre]4545-the ladies of whom adrian was the centre ; first low , and as [he]346-adrian continued some narration , peals resounded , till [those excluded from the fun]4546-those excluded from the fun demanded the cue , and [ladies]603-ladies leaned behind [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen to take it up , and formed an electric chain of laughter . [Each one]4549-each one , as [her]4549-each one ear received it , caught up [her]4549-each one handkerchief , and laughed , and looked shocked afterwards , or looked shocked and then spouted laughter . The anecdote might have been communicated to [the bewildered cavaliers]4550-the bewildered cavaliers , but coming to [a lady of a demurer cast]4551-a lady of a demurer cast , [she]4551-a lady of a demurer cast looked shocked without laughing , and reproved the female table , in whose breasts it was consigned to burial : but here and there [a man]1294-a man 's head was seen bent , and [a lady]673-a lady 's mouth moved , though [her]673-a lady face was not turned toward [him]1294-a man , and [a man]1294-a man 's broad laugh was presently heard , while [the lady]990-the lady gazed unconsciously before [her]990-the lady , and preserved [her]990-the lady gravity if [she]990-the lady could escape [any other lady]4556-any other lady 's eyes ; failing in which , handkerchiefs were simultaneously seized , and a second chime arose , till the tickling force subsided to a few chance bursts . What nonsense it is that [[my]0-i father]1400-my father writes about [women]738-women ! thought [Richard]186-richard . [He]1400-my father says [they]738-women ca n't laugh , and do n't understand humour . It comes , [he]186-richard reflected , of [his]186-richard shutting [himself]186-richard from [the world]597-the world . And the idea that [he]186-richard was seeing [the world]597-the world , and feeling wiser , flattered [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard talked fluently to [his]186-richard dangerous [Bellona]514-bellona . [He]186-richard gave [her]514-bellona some reminiscences of [Adrian]346-adrian 's whimsies . " Oh ! "[514-bellona] said [she]514-bellona , " that 's [[your]2387-the young man tutor]8925-your tutor , is it ! "[514-bellona] [She]514-bellona eyed [the young man]2387-the young man as if [she]514-bellona thought [he]2387-the young man must go far and fast . [Ripton]158-ripton felt a push . " Look at that , "[4562-the bosom] said [the bosom]4562-the bosom , fuming utter disgust . [He]2387-the young man was directed to see a manly arm round the waist of the mignonne . " Now that 's what [I]4562-the bosom do n't like in company , "[4562-the bosom] [the bosom]4562-the bosom inflated to observe with sufficient emphasis . " [She]514-bellona always will allow it with [everybody]1030-everybody . Give [her]514-bellona a nudge . "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton protested that [he]158-ripton dared not ; upon which [she]514-bellona said , " Then [I]514-bellona will "[514-bellona] ; and inclined [her]514-bellona sumptuous bust across [his]158-ripton lap , breathing wine in [his]158-ripton face , and gave the nudge . [The mignonne]4531-the mignonne turned an inquiring eye on [Ripton]158-ripton ; a mischievous spark shot from it . [She]4531-the mignonne laughed , and said ; " Are n't [you]158-ripton satisfied with [the old girl]7657-the old girl ? "[4531-the mignonne] " Impudence ! "[4562-the bosom] muttered [the bosom]4562-the bosom , growing grander and redder . " Do , do fill [her]7657-the old girl glass , and keep [her]7657-the old girl quiet [she]7657-the old girl drinks port when there 's no more champagne , "[4531-the mignonne] said [the mignonne]4531-the mignonne . [The bosom]4562-the bosom revenged [herself]4562-the bosom by whispering to [Ripton]158-ripton scandal of [the mignonne]4531-the mignonne , and between [them]4569-them [he]158-ripton was enabled to form a correcter estimate of [the company]3773-the company , and quite recovered from [his]158-ripton original awe : so much so as to feel a touch of jealousy at seeing [[his]158-ripton lively little neighbour]4571-his lively little neighbour still held in absolute possession . [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount did not come out much ; but there was a deferential manner in the bearing of [the men]3961-the men toward [her]512-mrs. mount , which [those haughty creatures]4573-those haughty creatures accord not save to [clever women]4574-clever women ; and [she]512-mrs. mount contrived to hold the talk with three or four at the head of the table while [she]512-mrs. mount still had passages aside with [Richard]186-richard . [The port]4575-the port and claret went very well after the champagne . [The ladies here]4576-the ladies here did not ignominiously surrender [the field]871-the field to [the gentlemen]3950-the gentlemen ; [they]4576-the ladies here maintained [their]4576-the ladies here position with honour . [Silver]517-silver was seen far out on [Thames]2-thames . The wine ebbed , and the laughter . Sentiment and cigars took up the wondrous tale . " Oh , what a lovely night ! "[3205-the ladies] said [the ladies]3205-the ladies , looking above . " Charming , "[3950-the gentlemen] said [the gentlemen]3950-the gentlemen , looking below . The faint - smelling cool Autumn air was pleasant after the feast . Fragrant weeds burned bright about [the garden]6440-the garden . " [We]8928-we are split into [couples]6714-couples , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian to [Richard]186-richard , who was standing alone , eying [the landscape]4582-the landscape . " Tis the influence of the moon ! Apparently [we]8928-we are in [Cyprus]96-cyprus . How has [[my]186-richard son]6332-my son enjoyed [himself]6332-my son ? How likes [he]6332-my son [the society of [Aspasia]97-aspasia]8931-the society of aspasia ? [I]186-richard feel like a wise Greek to - night . "[186-richard] [Adrian]346-adrian was jolly , and rolled comfortably as [he]346-adrian talked . [Ripton]158-ripton had been carried off by [the sentimental bosom]4583-the sentimental bosom . [He]158-ripton came up to [them]4584-them and whispered : " By [Jove]518-jove , [Ricky]186-richard ! do [you]186-richard know what sort of [women]738-women [these]4584-them are ? "[158-ripton] [Richard]186-richard said [he]186-richard thought [them]4584-them a nice sort . " [Puritan]519-puritan ! "[346-adrian] exclaimed [Adrian]346-adrian , slapping [Ripton]158-ripton on the back . " Why did n't [you]158-ripton get tipsy , [sir]6036-sir ? Do n't [you]158-ripton ever intoxicate [yourself]158-ripton except at lawful marriages ? Reveal to [us]8934-us what [you]158-ripton have done with [the portly dame]8935-the portly dame ? "[346-adrian] [Ripton]158-ripton endured [his]158-ripton bantering that [he]158-ripton might hang about [Richard]186-richard , and watch over [him]186-richard . [He]158-ripton was jealous of [[his]158-ripton innocent Beauty 's husband]4585-his innocent beauty 's husband being in proximity with [such women]4586-such women . [Murmuring couples]4587-murmuring couples passed [them]4586-such women to and fro . " By [Jove]518-jove , [Ricky]186-richard ! "[4587-murmuring couples] [Ripton]158-ripton favoured [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend with another hard whisper , " there 's [a woman]1754-a woman smoking ! "[158-ripton] " And why not , [O Riptonus]520-o riptonus ? "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " Art unaware that [woman cosmopolitan]8937-woman cosmopolitan is [woman consummate]8938-woman consummate ? and dost grumble to pay the small price for the splendid gem ? "[346-adrian] " Well , [I]158-ripton do n't like [women]738-women to smoke , "[158-ripton] said [plain Ripton]158-ripton . " Why may n't [they]738-women do what [men]761-men do ? "[3139-the hero] [the hero]3139-the hero cried impetuously . " [I]3139-the hero hate that contemptible narrow - mindedness . It 's that makes the ruin and horrors [I]3139-the hero see . Why may n't [they]738-women do what [men]761-men do ? [I]3139-the hero like [the women who are brave enough not to be hypocrites . By heaven]8942-the women who are brave enough not to be hypocrites . by heaven ! if [these women]8943-these women are bad , [I]3139-the hero like [them]8943-these women better than [a set of hypocritical creatures who are all show]8944-a set of hypocritical creatures who are all show , and deceive [you]8945-you in the end . "[3139-the hero] " Bravo ! "[346-adrian] shouted [Adrian]346-adrian . " There speaks [the regenerator]8946-the regenerator . "[346-adrian] [Ripton]158-ripton , as usual , was crushed by [[his]158-ripton leader]876-his leader . [He]158-ripton had no argument . [He]158-ripton still thought [women]738-women ought not to smoke ; and [he]158-ripton thought of one far away , lonely by [the sea]6065-the sea , who was perfect without being cosmopolitan . [[The Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim 's Scrip]2698-the pilgrim 's scrip remarks that : " [Young men]2506-young men take joy in nothing so much as [the thinking women Angels]8948-the thinking women angels : and nothing sours [men of experience]8949-men of experience more than knowing that all are not quite so . "[6034-the pilgrim] [The Aphorist]2812-the aphorist would have pardoned [Ripton]158-ripton Thompson [his]158-ripton first Random extravagance , had [he]158-ripton perceived the simple warm - hearted worship of feminine goodness [[Richard]186-richard 's young bride]4596-richard 's young bride had inspired in the breast of [the youth]1506-the youth . It might possibly have taught [him]158-ripton to put deeper trust in [our]4598-our nature . [Ripton]158-ripton thought of [her]4596-richard 's young bride , and had a feeling of sadness . [He]158-ripton wandered about [the grounds]6193-the grounds by [himself]158-ripton , went through [an open postern]4600-an open postern , and threw [himself]158-ripton down among some bushes on [the slope of the hill]4601-the slope of the hill . Lying there , and meditating , [he]158-ripton became aware of voices conversing . " What does [he]158-ripton want ? "[1754-a woman] said [a woman]1754-a woman 's voice . " It 's another of [[his]158-ripton villanies]8950-his villanies , [I]1754-a woman know . Upon [my]1754-a woman honour , [Brayder]495-brayder , when [I]1754-a woman think of what [I]1754-a woman have to reproach [him]158-ripton for , [I]1754-a woman think [I]1754-a woman must go mad , or kill [him]158-ripton . "[1754-a woman] " Tragic ! "[495-brayder] said [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder . " Have n't [you]495-brayder revenged [yourself]495-brayder , [Bella]521-bella , pretty often ? Best deal openly . This is a commercial transaction . [You]495-brayder ask for money , and [you]495-brayder are to have it on the conditions : double the sum , and debts paid . "[495-brayder] " [He]158-ripton applies to [me]1754-a woman ! "[1754-a woman] " [You]521-bella know , [[my]1754-a woman dear]6235-my dear [Bella]521-bella , it has long been all up between [you]495-brayder . [I]1754-a woman think [Mount]512-mrs. mount has behaved very well , considering all [he]158-ripton knows . [He]158-ripton 's not easily hoodwinked , [you]521-bella know . [He]158-ripton resigns [himself]158-ripton to [his]158-ripton fate and follows other game . "[1754-a woman] " Then the condition is , that [I]495-brayder am to seduce [this young man]2077-this young man ? "[495-brayder] " [[My]1754-a woman dear]6235-my dear [Bella]521-bella ! [you]521-bella strike [your]521-bella bird like a hawk . [I]1754-a woman did n't say seduce . Hold [him]158-ripton in play with [him]158-ripton . Amuse [him]158-ripton . "[1754-a woman] " [I]1754-a woman do n't understand half - measures . "[1754-a woman] " [Women]738-women seldom do . "[495-brayder] " How [I]1754-a woman hate [you]1754-a woman , [Brayder]495-brayder ! "[1754-a woman] " [I]947-the two thank [[your]1754-a woman ladyship]8955-your ladyship . "[947-the two] [The two]947-the two walked farther . [Ripton]158-ripton had heard some little of the colloquy . [He]158-ripton left the spot in a serious mood , apprehensive of something dark to [the people [he]158-ripton loved]4604-the people he loved , though [he]158-ripton had no idea of what [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder 's stipulation involved . On the voyage back to [town]6720-town , [Richard]186-richard was again selected to sit by [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount . [Brayder]495-brayder and [Adrian]346-adrian started the jokes . [The pair of parasites]4606-the pair of parasites got on extremely well together . Soft fell the plash of the oars ; softly the moonlight curled around [them]4606-the pair of parasites ; softly the banks glided by . [The ladies]3205-the ladies were in a state of high sentiment . [They]3205-the ladies sang without request . [All]1545-all deemed [the British ballad - monger]8392-the british ballad - monger an appropriate interpreter of [their]1545-all emotions . After good wine , and plenty thereof , fair throats will make [men of taste swallow that remarkable composer]4610-men of taste swallow that remarkable composer . Eyes , lips , hearts ; darts and smarts and sighs ; beauty , duty ; bosom , blossom ; [false one]4611-false one , farewell ! To this pathetic strain [they]1545-all melted . [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount , though strongly requested , declined to sing . [She]512-mrs. mount preserved [her]512-mrs. mount state . Under the tall aspens of [Brentford]98-brentford - ait , and on [they]4606-the pair of parasites swept , the white moon in [their]4606-the pair of parasites wake . [Richard]186-richard 's hand lay open by [his]186-richard side . [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount 's little white hand by misadventure fell into it . It was not pressed , or soothed for its fall , or made intimate with eloquent fingers . It lay there like a bit of snow on the cold ground . A yellow leaf wavering down from the aspens struck [Richard]186-richard 's cheek , and [he]186-richard drew away the very hand to throw back [his]186-richard hair and smooth [his]186-richard face , and then folded [his]186-richard arms , unconscious of offence . [He]186-richard was thinking ambitiously of [his]186-richard life : [his]186-richard blood was untroubled , [his]186-richard brain calmly working . " Which is the more perilous ? "[186-richard] is a problem put by [the Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim : " To meet the temptings of [Eve]160-eve , or to pique [her]160-eve ? "[6034-the pilgrim] [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount stared at [the young man]2387-the young man as at a curiosity , and turned to flirt with [one of [[her]512-mrs. mount Court]4615-her court]4614-one of her court . [The Guardsmen]4616-the guardsmen were mostly sentimental . One or two rattled , and [one]836-one was such a good - humoured fellow that [Adrian]346-adrian could not make [him]836-one ridiculous . [The others]993-the others seemed to give [themselves]993-the others up to a silent waxing in length of limb . However far [they]993-the others sat removed , [everybody]1030-everybody was entangled in [their]993-the others legs . Pursuing [his]346-adrian studies , [Adrian]346-adrian came to the conclusion , that the same close intellectual and moral affinity which [he]346-adrian had discovered to exist between [[our]4620-our nobility]3428-our nobility and [[our]4620-our yeomanry]4622-our yeomanry , is to be observed between [the Guardsman class]4623-the guardsman class , and that of [the corps de ballet]4624-the corps de ballet : [they]993-the others both live by the strength of [their]993-the others legs , where also [their]993-the others wits , if [they]993-the others do not altogether reside there , are principally developed : both are volage ; wine , tobacco , and the moon , influence both alike ; and admitting the one marked difference that does exist , it is , after all , pretty nearly the same thing to be coquetting and sinning on two legs as on the point of a toe . [A long Guardsman with a deep bass voice]4625-a long guardsman with a deep bass voice sang a doleful song about the twining tendrils of the heart ruthlessly torn , but required urgent persuasions and heavy trumpeting of [his]346-adrian lungs to get to the end : before [he]346-adrian had accomplished it , [Adrian]346-adrian had contrived to raise a laugh in [[his]346-adrian neighbourhood]1694-his neighbourhood , so that [the company]3773-the company was divided , and [the camp]4628-the camp split : [jollity]522-jollity returned to one - half , while sentiment held the other . [Ripton]158-ripton , blotted behind the bosom , was only lucky in securing a higher degree of heat than was possible for the rest . " Are [you]346-adrian cold ? "[4629-she] [she]4629-she would ask , smiling charitably . " [I]4531-the mignonne am , "[4531-the mignonne] said [the mignonne]4531-the mignonne , as if to excuse [her]4629-she conduct . " [You]346-adrian always appear to be , "[4631-the fat one] [the fat one]4631-the fat one sniffed and snapped . " Wo n't [you]346-adrian warm two , [Mrs. Mortimer]523-mrs. mortimer ? "[4632-the naughty little woman] said [the naughty little woman]4632-the naughty little woman . Disdain prevented any further notice of [her]4632-the naughty little woman . [Those familiar with the ladies]4633-those familiar with the ladies enjoyed [their]4633-those familiar with the ladies sparring , which was frequent . [The mignonne]4531-the mignonne was heard to whisper : " [That poor fellow]8956-that poor fellow will certainly be stewed . "[4531-the mignonne] Very prettily [the ladies]3205-the ladies took and gave warmth , for the air on [the water]6830-the water was chill and misty . [Adrian]346-adrian had beside [him]346-adrian the demure one who had stopped the circulation of [his]346-adrian anecdote . [She]4629-she in nowise objected to the fair exchange , but said " Hush ! "[4629-she] betweenwhiles . Past [Kew]99-kew and [Hammersmith]100-hammersmith , on [the cool smooth water]4637-the cool smooth water ; across [[Putney]101-putney reach]4638-putney reach ; through [Battersea bridge]4639-battersea bridge ; and [the City]4640-the city grew around [them]3205-the ladies , and the shadows of [great mill - factories]4641-great mill - factories slept athwart the moonlight . [All the ladies]4642-all the ladies prattled sweetly of a charming day when [they]4642-all the ladies alighted on [land]6070-land . [Several cavaliers]4644-several cavaliers crushed for the honour of conducting [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount to [[her]512-mrs. mount home]8434-her home . " [[My]512-mrs. mount brougham]8957-my brougham 's here ; [I]512-mrs. mount shall go alone , "[512-mrs. mount] said [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount . " [Some one]1594-some one arrange [my]512-mrs. mount shawl . "[512-mrs. mount] [She]512-mrs. mount turned [her]512-mrs. mount back to [Richard]186-richard , who had a view of a delicate neck as [he]186-richard manipulated with the bearing of [a mailed knight]4646-a mailed knight . " Which way are [you]186-richard going ? "[512-mrs. mount] [she]512-mrs. mount asked carelessly , and , to [his]186-richard reply as to the direction , said : " Then [I]512-mrs. mount can give [you]186-richard a lift , "[512-mrs. mount] and [she]512-mrs. mount took [his]186-richard arm with a matter - of - course air , and walked up the stairs with [him]186-richard . [Ripton]158-ripton saw what had happened . [He]158-ripton was going to follow : [the portly dame]8935-the portly dame retained [him]158-ripton , and desired [him]158-ripton to get [her]8935-the portly dame [a cab]7548-a cab . " Oh , [[you]158-ripton happy fellow]8959-you happy fellow ! "[4649-the bright - eyed mignonne] said [the bright - eyed mignonne]4649-the bright - eyed mignonne , passing by . [Ripton]158-ripton procured [the cab]7570-the cab , and stuffed it full without having to get into it [himself]158-ripton . " Try and let [him]186-richard come in too ? "[4651-the persecuting creature] said [the persecuting creature]4651-the persecuting creature , again passing . " Take liberties with [pour men [you]158-ripton sha n't with [me]4652-the angry bosom]8960-pour men you sha n't with me , "[4652-the angry bosom] retorted [the angry bosom]4652-the angry bosom , and drove off . " So [she]4653-the pert little thing 's been and gone and run away and left [him]186-richard after all [his]186-richard trouble ! "[4653-the pert little thing] cried [the pert little thing]4653-the pert little thing , peering into [Ripton]158-ripton 's eyes . " Now [you]158-ripton 'll never be so foolish as to pin [your]158-ripton faith to [fat women]8961-fat women again . There ! [he]186-richard shall be made happy another time . "[4653-the pert little thing] [She]4653-the pert little thing gave [his]158-ripton nose a comical tap , and tripped away with [[her]4653-the pert little thing possessor]4654-her possessor . [Ripton]158-ripton rather forgot [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend for some minutes : Random thoughts laid hold of [him]158-ripton . [Cabs]4656-cabs and carriages rattled past . [He]158-ripton was sure [he]158-ripton had been among [members of [the nobility]4658-the nobility]4657-members of the nobility that day , though when [they]4657-members of the nobility went by [him]158-ripton now [they]4657-members of the nobility only recognized [him]158-ripton with an effort of the eyelids . [He]158-ripton began to think of the day with exultation , as an event . Recollections of [the mignonne]524-the mignonne were captivating . " Blue eyes just what [I]524-the mignonne like ! And such a little impudent nose , and red lips , pouting the very thing [I]524-the mignonne like ! And [her]4659-her hair ? darkish , [I]524-the mignonne think say brown . And so saucy , and light on [her]4659-her feet . And kind [she]4659-her is , or [she]4659-her would n't have talked to [me]524-the mignonne like that . "[524-the mignonne] Thus , with a groaning soul , [he]158-ripton pictured [her]4659-her . [His]158-ripton reason voluntarily consigned [her]4659-her to [the aristocracy]4660-the aristocracy as a natural appanage : but [he]158-ripton did amorously wish that [Fortune]386-fortune had made [a lord of [him]158-ripton]4661-a lord of him . Then [his]158-ripton mind reverted to [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount , and the strange bits of the conversation [he]158-ripton had heard on [the hill]4500-the hill . [He]158-ripton was not one to suspect [anybody]1879-anybody positively . [He]158-ripton was timid of fixing a suspicion . It hovered indefinitely , and clouded [people]661-people , without stirring [him]158-ripton to any resolve . Still the attentions of [the lady]990-the lady toward [Richard]186-richard were queer . [He]158-ripton endeavoured to imagine [they]4666-they were in the nature of things , because [Richard]186-richard was so handsome that [any woman]8027-any woman must take to [him]186-richard . " But [he]186-richard 's married , "[158-ripton] said [Ripton]158-ripton , " and [he]186-richard must n't go near [these people]6089-these people if [he]186-richard 's married . "[158-ripton] Not a high morality , perhaps better than none at all : better for [the world]597-the world were it practised more . [He]158-ripton thought of [Richard]186-richard along with [that sparkling dame]4669-that sparkling dame , alone with [her]4669-that sparkling dame . The adorable beauty of [[his]158-ripton dear bride]4670-his dear bride , [her]4670-his dear bride pure heavenly face , swam before [him]158-ripton . Thinking of [her]4669-that sparkling dame , [he]158-ripton lost sight of the mignonne who had made [him]158-ripton giddy . [He]158-ripton walked to [[Richard]186-richard 's hotel]3209-richard 's hotel , and up and down [the street there]4672-the street there , hoping every minute to hear [his]158-ripton step ; sometimes fancying [he]158-ripton might have returned and gone to bed . Two o'clock struck . [Ripton]158-ripton could not go away . [He]158-ripton was sure [he]158-ripton should not sleep if [he]158-ripton did . At last the cold sent [him]158-ripton homeward , and leaving [the street]2516-the street , on the moonlight side of [Piccadilly]86-piccadilly [he]158-ripton met [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend patrolling with [his]158-ripton head up and that swing of the feet proper to [men who are chanting verses]4675-men who are chanting verses . " [Old Rip]188-rip ! "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard , cheerily . " What on earth are [you]186-richard doing here at this hour of the morning ? "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton muttered of [his]158-ripton pleasure at meeting [him]186-richard . " [I]158-ripton wanted to shake [your]186-richard hand before [I]158-ripton went [home]675-home . "[158-ripton] [Richard]186-richard smiled on [him]158-ripton in an amused kindly way . " That all ? [You]158-ripton may shake [my]186-richard hand any day , like [a true man]8964-a true man as [you]158-ripton are , [old Rip]188-rip ! [I]186-richard 've been speaking about [you]158-ripton . Do [you]158-ripton know , that [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount never saw [you]158-ripton all the time at [Richmond]95-richmond , or in [the boat]2406-the boat ! "[186-richard] " Oh ! "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton said , well assured that [he]158-ripton was [a dwarf]4676-a dwarf " [you]186-richard saw [her]512-mrs. mount safe [home]675-home ? "[186-richard] " Yes . [I]186-richard 've been [there]6062-there for the last couple of hours talking . [She]512-mrs. mount talks capitally : [she]512-mrs. mount 's wonderfully clever . [She]512-mrs. mount 's very like [a man]1294-a man , only much nicer . [I]186-richard like [her]512-mrs. mount . "[186-richard] " But , [Richard]186-richard , excuse [me]158-ripton [I]158-ripton 'm sure [I]158-ripton do n't mean to offend [you]186-richard but now [you]186-richard 're married ... perhaps [you]186-richard could n't help seeing [her]512-mrs. mount [home]675-home , but [I]158-ripton think [you]186-richard really indeed ought n't to have gone [upstairs]3335-upstairs . "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton delivered this opinion with a modest impressiveness . " What do [you]158-ripton mean ? "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard . " [You]158-ripton do n't suppose [I]186-richard care for [any woman but [[my]186-richard little darling]8972-my little darling down there]8971-any woman but my little darling down there . "[186-richard] [He]186-richard laughed . " No ; of course not . That 's absurd . What [I]186-richard mean is , that [people]661-people perhaps will [you]186-richard know , [they]661-people do [they]661-people say all manner of things , and that makes unhappiness ; and [I]186-richard do wish [you]186-richard were going [home]675-home to - morrow , [Ricky]186-richard . [I]186-richard mean , to [[your]186-richard dear wife]8975-your dear wife . "[186-richard] [Ripton]158-ripton blushed and looked away as [he]158-ripton spoke . [The hero]3139-the hero gave one of [his]3139-the hero scornful glances . " So [you]186-richard 're anxious about [my]3139-the hero reputation . [I]3139-the hero hate that way of looking on [women]738-women . Because [they]738-women have been once misled look how much weaker [they]738-women are ! because [the world]597-the world has given [them]738-women an ill fame , [you]186-richard would treat [them]738-women as contagious and keep away from [them]738-women for the sake of [your]186-richard character ! "[3139-the hero] It would be different with [me]0-i , " quoth [Ripton]158-ripton . "[0-i] How ? " asked [the hero]3139-the hero . "[0-i] Because [I]0-i 'm worse than [you]3139-the hero , " was all the logical explanation [Ripton]158-ripton was capable of . "[0-i] [I]0-i do hope [you]3139-the hero will go [home]675-home soon , " [he]0-i added . "[0-i] Yes , " said [Richard]186-richard , "[0-i] and [I]0-i , so do [I]0-i hope so . But [I]0-i 've work to do now . [I]0-i dare not , [I]0-i can not , leave it . [Lucy]132-lucy would be the last to ask [me]0-i ; [you]3139-the hero saw [her]132-lucy letter yesterday . Now listen to [me]0-i , [Rip]188-rip . [I]0-i want to make [you]3139-the hero be just to [women]738-women . " Then [he]186-richard read [Ripton]158-ripton a lecture on [erring women]8979-erring women , speaking of [them]738-women as if [he]158-ripton had known [them]738-women and studied [them]738-women for years . Clever , beautiful , but betrayed by love , it was the first duty of [all true men]8980-all true men to cherish and redeem [them]738-women . "[4680-we] [We]4680-we turn [them]738-women into curses , [Rip]188-rip ; [these divine creatures]4681-these divine creatures . " And [the world]597-the world suffered for it . That that was the root of all the evil in [the world]597-the world ! "[188-rip] [I]0-i do n't feel anger or horror at [these poor women]4682-these poor women , [Rip]188-rip ! It 's strange . [I]0-i knew what [they]4682-these poor women were when [we]4680-we came [home]675-home in [the boat]2406-the boat . But [I]0-i do it tears [my]0-i heart to see [a young girl given over to [an old man]8583-an old man a man [she]4685-a young girl given over to an old man a man she does n't love does n't love]4685-a young girl given over to an old man a man she does n't love . That 's shame ! Do n't speak of it . " Forgetting to contest [the premiss]8983-the premiss , that [all betrayed women]8984-all betrayed women are betrayed by love , [Ripton]158-ripton was quite silenced . [He]158-ripton , like [most young men]8985-most young men , had pondered somewhat on this matter , and was inclined to be sentimental when [he]158-ripton was not hungry . [They]4680-we walked in the moonlight by the railings of [the park]802-the park . [Richard]186-richard harangued at leisure , while [Ripton]158-ripton 's teeth chattered . Chivalry might be dead , but still there was something to do , went the strain . [The lady of the day]8987-the lady of the day had not been thrown in [the hero]3139-the hero 's path without an object , [he]158-ripton said ; and [he]158-ripton was sadly right there . [He]158-ripton did not express the thing clearly ; nevertheless [Ripton]158-ripton understood [him]158-ripton to mean , [he]158-ripton intended to rescue [that lady]8989-that lady from further transgressions , and show a certain scorn of [the world]597-the world . [That lady]8989-that lady , and then [other ladies unknown]8992-other ladies unknown , were to be rescued . [Ripton]158-ripton was to help . [He]158-ripton and [Ripton]158-ripton were to be [the knights of this enterprise]8993-the knights of this enterprise . When appealed to , [Ripton]158-ripton acquiesced , and shivered . Not only were [they]8993-the knights of this enterprise to be [knights]1846-knights , [they]8993-the knights of this enterprise would have to be [Titans]8995-titans , for the powers of [the world]597-the world , the spurious ruling [Social Gods]156-the gods , would have to be defied and overthrown . And [Titan number one]8997-titan number one flung up [his]8997-titan number one handsome bold face as if to challenge [base Jove]518-jove on the spot ; and [Titan number two]8998-titan number two strained the upper button of [his]8997-titan number one coat to meet across [his]8997-titan number one pocket - handkerchief on [his]8997-titan number one chest , and warmed [his]8997-titan number one fingers under [his]8997-titan number one coat - tails . The moon had fallen from [her]8999-her high seat and was in the mists of [the West]59-the west , when [he]158-ripton was allowed to seek [his]158-ripton blankets , and the cold acting on [[his]158-ripton friend]614-his friend 's eloquence made [Ripton]158-ripton 's flesh very contrite . [The poor fellow]6322-the poor fellow had thinner blood than [the hero]3139-the hero ; but [his]158-ripton heart was good . By the time [he]158-ripton had got a little warmth about [him]158-ripton , [his]158-ripton heart gratefully strove to encourage [him]158-ripton in the conception of becoming [a knight]7054-a knight and [a Titan]9004-a titan ; and so striving [Ripton]158-ripton fell asleep and dreamed .[6034-the pilgrim]

CHAPTER XXXVII

Behold [the hero]3139-the hero embarked in the redemption of [an erring beautiful woman]4688-an erring beautiful woman .

" Alas ! "[6034-the pilgrim] writes [the Pilgrim]6034-the pilgrim at this very time to [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , " [I]6034-the pilgrim can not get that legend of [the Serpent]6642-the serpent from [me]6034-the pilgrim , the more [I]6034-the pilgrim think . Has [he]6642-the serpent not caught [you]4688-an erring beautiful woman , and ranked [you]4688-an erring beautiful woman foremost in [[his]6642-the serpent legions]9006-his legions ? For see : till [you]4688-an erring beautiful woman were fashioned , the fruits hung immobile on the boughs . [They]9007-they swayed before [us]9008-us , glistening and cold . The hand must be eager that plucked [them]9007-they . [They]9007-they did not come down to [us]9008-us , and smile , and speak [our]9008-us language , and read [our]9008-us thoughts , and know when to fly , when to follow ! how surely to have [us]9008-us ! "[6034-the pilgrim] Do but mark one of [you]4690-you standing openly in the track of [the Serpent]6642-the serpent . What shall be done with [her]4692-her ? [I]0-i fear [the world]597-the world is wiser than [its judges]4694-its judges ! Turn from [her]4692-her , says [the world]597-the world . By day [the sons of [the world]597-the world]4696-the sons of the world do . It darkens , and [they]4696-the sons of the world dance together downward . Then comes there one of [the world]597-the world 's elect who deems [old counsel]4699-old counsel devilish ; indifference to the end of evil worse than its pursuit . [He]0-i comes to reclaim [her]4692-her . From deepest bane will [he]0-i bring [her]4692-her back to highest blessing . Is not that a bait already ? Poor fish ! ' tis wondrous flattering . [The Serpent]159-the serpent has slimed [her]4692-her so to secure [him]0-i ! With slow weary steps [he]0-i draws [her]4692-her into light : [she]4692-her clings to [him]0-i ; [she]4692-her is human ; part of [his]0-i work , and [he]0-i loves it . As [they]4700-they mount upward , [he]0-i looks on [her]4692-her more , while [she]4692-her , it may be , looks above . What has touched [him]0-i ? What has passed out of [her]4692-her , and into [him]0-i ? The Serpent laughs below . At the gateways of [the Sun]102-the sun [they]4700-they fall together ! " This alliterative production was written without any sense of the peril that makes prophecy . It suited [Sir Austin]186-richard to write thus . It was a channel to [his]186-richard acrimony moderated through [his]186-richard philosophy . The letter was a reply to a vehement entreaty from [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry for [him]186-richard to come up to [Richard]489-mrs. berry and forgive [him]0-i thoroughly : [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's name was not mentioned in it . "[0-i] [He]0-i tries to be more than [he]0-i is , " thought [the lady]990-the lady : and [she]990-the lady began insensibly to conceive [him]0-i less than [he]0-i was . [The baronet]609-the baronet was conscious of a certain false gratification in [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son 's apparent obedience to [his]609-the baronet wishes and complete submission ; a gratification [he]609-the baronet chose to accept as [his]609-the baronet due , without dissecting or accounting for it . The intelligence reiterating that [Richard]489-mrs. berry waited , and still waited ; [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's letters , and more [his]0-i dumb abiding and practical penitence ; vindicated humanity sufficiently to stop the course of virulent aphorisms . [He]0-i could speak , [we]9012-we have seen , in sorrow for this frail nature of [ours]9012-we , that [he]0-i had once stood forth to champion . "[0-i] But how long will this last ? " [he]0-i demanded , with the air of [Hippias]334-hippias . [He]0-i did not reflect how long it had lasted . Indeed , [his]0-i indigestion of wrath had made of [him]0-i [a moral Dyspepsy]9013-a moral dyspepsy . It was not mere obedience that held [Richard]489-mrs. berry from the aims of [[his]0-i young wife]9014-his young wife : nor was it this new knightly enterprise [he]0-i had presumed to undertake . Hero as [he]0-i was , [a youth , open to the insane promptings of hot blood]9015-a youth , open to the insane promptings of hot blood , [he]0-i was not [a fool]814-a fool . There had been talk between [him]0-i and [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria of [[his]0-i mother]6037-his mother . Now that [he]0-i had broken from [[his]0-i father]775-his father , [his]0-i heart spoke for [her]6037-his mother . [She]6037-his mother lived , [he]0-i knew : [he]0-i knew no more . Words painfully hovering along the borders of plain speech had been communicated to [him]0-i , filling [him]0-i with moody imaginings . If [he]0-i thought of [her]6037-his mother , the red was on [his]0-i face , though [he]0-i could not have said why . But now , after canvassing the conduct of [[his]0-i father]775-his father , and throwing [him]0-i aside as a terrible riddle , [he]0-i asked [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria to tell [him]0-i of [[his]0-i other parent]9020-his other parent . As softly as [she]138-mrs. doria could [she]138-mrs. doria told the story . To [her]138-mrs. doria the shame was past : [she]138-mrs. doria could weep for [the poor lady]9021-the poor lady . [Richard]489-mrs. berry dropped no tears . Disgrace of this kind is always present to [a son]2601-a son , and , educated as [he]0-i had been , these tidings were a vivid fire in [his]0-i brain . [He]0-i resolved to hunt [her]138-mrs. doria out , and take [her]138-mrs. doria from [the man]644-the man . Here was work set to [his]0-i hand . All [[her]138-mrs. doria dear husband]9024-her dear husband did was right to [Lucy]132-lucy . [She]138-mrs. doria encouraged [him]0-i to stay for that purpose , thinking it also served another . There was [Tom Bakewell]199-tom to watch over [Lucy]132-lucy : there was work for [him]0-i to do . Whether it would please [[his]0-i father]775-his father [he]0-i did not stop to consider . As to the justice of the act , let [us]9026-us say nothing . On [Ripton]158-ripton devolved the humbler task of grubbing for [Sandoe]132-lucy 's place of residence ; and as [he]158-ripton was unacquainted with the name by which [the poet]2624-the poet now went in private , [his]158-ripton endeavours were not immediately successful . [The friends]9028-the friends met in the evening at [[Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry 's town - house]9029-lady blandish 's town - house , or at [the Foreys ']9030-the foreys ' , where [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria procured [the reverer of the Royal Martyr , and staunch conservative]9031-the reverer of the royal martyr , and staunch conservative , a favourable reception . Pity , deep pity for [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's conduct [Ripton]158-ripton saw breathing out of [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . [Algernon Feverel]140-algernon treated [[his]140-algernon nephew]6106-his nephew with a sort of rough commiseration , as [a young fellow who had run off [the road]913-the road]9033-a young fellow who had run off the road . Pity was in [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry 's eyes , though for a different cause . [She]489-mrs. berry doubted if [she]489-mrs. berry did well in seconding [[his]6106-his nephew father]775-his father 's unwise scheme supposing [him]6106-his nephew to have a scheme . [She]489-mrs. berry saw [the young husband]4266-the young husband encompassed by dangers at a critical time . Not a word of [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount had been breathed to [her]489-mrs. berry , but [the lady]990-the lady had some knowledge of life . [She]489-mrs. berry touched on delicate verges to [the baronet]609-the baronet in [her]489-mrs. berry letters , and [he]4701-he understood [her]489-mrs. berry well enough . "[4701-he] If [he]4701-he loves [this person to whom [he]4701-he has bound [himself]4701-he]4702-this person to whom he has bound himself , what fear for [him]4701-he ? Or are [you]4703-you coming to think it something that bears the name of love because [we]4704-we have to veil the rightful appellation ? " So [he]4701-he responded , remote among [the mountains]4482-the mountains . [She]489-mrs. berry tried very hard to speak plainly . Finally [he]4701-he came to say that [he]4701-he denied [himself]4701-he the pleasure of seeing [[his]4701-he son]772-his son specially , that [he]4701-he for a time might be put to the test [the lady]990-the lady seemed to dread . This was almost too much for [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [[Love]291-love 's charity boy]9042-love 's charity boy so loftily serene now that [she]489-mrs. berry saw [him]4701-he half denuded a thing of shanks and wrists was a trial for [her]489-mrs. berry true heart . Going [home]675-home at night [Richard]489-mrs. berry would laugh at the faces made about [his]0-i marriage . "[4703-you] [We]4704-we 'll carry the day , [Rip]188-rip , [[my]0-i Lucy]7098-my lucy and [I]0-i ! or [I]0-i 'll do it alone what there is to do . " [He]0-i slightly adverted to a natural want of courage in [women]738-women , which [Ripton]158-ripton took to indicate that [his]0-i Beauty was deficient in that quality . Up leapt [the Old Dog]242-the old dog ; "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm sure there never was a braver creature upon [earth]6128-earth , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ! [She]4707-she 's as brave as [she]4707-she 's lovely , [I]0-i 'll swear [she]4707-she is ! Look how [she]4707-she behaved that day ! How [her]4707-she voice sounded ! [She]4707-she was trembling ... [Brave]525-brave ? [She]4707-she 'd follow [you]489-mrs. berry into battle , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ! " And [Richard]489-mrs. berry rejoined : "[4707-she] Talk on , [dear old Rip]188-rip ! [She]4707-she 's [[my]0-i darling love]4708-my darling love , whatever [she]4707-she is ! And [she]4707-she is gloriously lovely . No eyes are like [hers]4707-she . [I]0-i 'll go down to - morrow morning the first thing . " [Ripton]158-ripton only wondered [the husband of such a treasure]9045-the husband of such a treasure could remain apart from it . So thought [Richard]489-mrs. berry for a space . "[0-i] But if [I]0-i go , [Rip]188-rip , " [he]0-i said despondently , "[188-rip] if [I]0-i go for a day even [I]0-i shall have undone all [my]0-i work with [[my]0-i father]1400-my father . [She]1400-my father says it [herself]1400-my father [you]188-rip saw it in [her]1400-my father last letter . " "[1400-my father] Yes , " [Ripton]158-ripton assented , and the words "[1400-my father] Please remember [me]0-i to dear [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , " fluttered about [the Old Dog]242-the old dog 's heart . It came to pass that [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , having certain business that led [her]489-mrs. berry through [Kensington Gardens]81-kensington gardens , spied a figure that [she]489-mrs. berry had once dandled in long clothes , and helped make [a man]1294-a man of , if ever [woman]6810-woman did . [He]158-ripton was walking under the trees beside [a lady]673-a lady , talking to [her]673-a lady , not indifferently . [The gentleman]3154-the gentleman was [[her]489-mrs. berry bridegroom]9050-her bridegroom and [[her]489-mrs. berry babe]9051-her babe . "[158-ripton] [I]0-i know [his]158-ripton back , " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , as if [she]489-mrs. berry had branded a mark on it in infancy . But [the lady]990-the lady was not [[her]489-mrs. berry bride]3725-her bride . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry diverged from [the path]9054-the path , and got before [them]9055-them on the left flank ; [she]489-mrs. berry stared , retreated , and came round upon the right . There was that in [the lady]990-the lady 's face which [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry did not like . [Her]489-mrs. berry innermost question was , why [he]158-ripton was not walking with [[his]158-ripton own wife]9057-his own wife ? [She]489-mrs. berry stopped in front of [them]9055-them . [They]9055-them broke , and passed about [her]489-mrs. berry . [The lady]990-the lady made a laughing remark to [him]158-ripton , whereat [he]158-ripton turned to look , and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry bobbed . [She]489-mrs. berry had to bob a second time , and then [he]158-ripton remembered [the worthy creature]9059-the worthy creature , and hailed [her]990-the lady [Penelope]456-penelope , shaking [her]990-the lady hand so that [he]158-ripton put [her]990-the lady in countenance again . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was extremely agitated . [He]158-ripton dismissed [her]990-the lady , promising to call upon [her]990-the lady in the evening . [She]489-mrs. berry heard [the lady]990-the lady slip out something from a side of [her]990-the lady lip , and [they]9061-they both laughed as [she]990-the lady toddled off to a sheltering tree to wipe a corner of each eye . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't like the looks of [that woman]3830-that woman , " [she]489-mrs. berry said , and repeated it resolutely . "[3830-that woman] Why does n't [he]4711-he walk arm - in - arm with [her]3830-that woman ? " was [her]489-mrs. berry neat inquiry . "[4711-he] Where 's [[his]4711-he wife]612-his wife ? " succeeded it . After many interrogations of the sort , [she]489-mrs. berry arrived at naming [the lady]990-the lady [a bold - faced thing]9063-a bold - faced thing ; adding subsequently , brazen . [The lady]990-the lady had apparently shown [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry that [she]990-the lady wished to get rid of [her]990-the lady , and had checked the outpouring of [her]990-the lady emotions on the breast of [[her]990-the lady babe]9051-her babe . "[4711-he] [I]0-i know [a lady]673-a lady when [I]0-i see one , " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . "[0-i] [I]0-i have n't lived with ['em]673-a lady for nothing ; and if [she]673-a lady 's [a lady bred and born]4714-a lady bred and born , [I]0-i was n't married in [the church]7861-the church alive . " Then , if not [a lady]673-a lady , what was [she]673-a lady ? [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry desired to know : "[673-a lady] [She]673-a lady 's [imitation lady]4716-imitation lady , [I]0-i 'm sure [she]673-a lady is ! " [Berry]489-mrs. berry vowed . "[0-i] [I]0-i say [she]673-a lady do n't look proper . " Establishing [the lady]990-the lady to be a spurious article , however , what was one to think of [a married man in company with such]9068-a married man in company with such ? "[673-a lady] Oh no ! it ai n't that ! " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry returned immediately on the charitable tack . "[673-a lady] Belike it 's [some one of [his]4717-some one of his acquaintance acquaintance]4717-some one of his acquaintance ' ve married [her]673-a lady for [her]673-a lady looks , and [he've]4717-some one of his acquaintance just met [her]673-a lady .... Why it 'd be as bad as [[my]0-i [Berry]489-mrs. berry]8143-my berry ! " [the relinquished spouse of [Berry]489-mrs. berry]9069-the relinquished spouse of berry ejaculated , in horror at the idea of [a second man]9070-a second man being so monstrous in wickedness . "[489-mrs. berry] Just coupled , too ! " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry groaned on the suspicious side of the debate . "[489-mrs. berry] And [such a sweet young thing for [[his]4717-some one of his acquaintance wife]612-his wife]4719-such a sweet young thing for his wife ! But no , [I]0-i 'll never believe it . Not if [he]4717-some one of his acquaintance tell [me]0-i so [himself]4717-some one of his acquaintance ! And [men]761-men do n't do that , " [she]489-mrs. berry whimpered . [Women]738-women are swift at coming to conclusions in these matters ; [soft women]9072-soft women exceedingly swift : and [soft women who have been betrayed]9073-soft women who have been betrayed are rapid beyond measure . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry had not cogitated long ere [she]489-mrs. berry pronounced distinctly and without a shadow of dubiosity : "[761-men] [My]0-i opinion is married or not married , and wheresomever [he]4717-some one of his acquaintance pick [her]612-his wife up [she]612-his wife 's nothin' more nor less than [a Bella Donna]521-bella ! " as which poisonous plant [she]489-mrs. berry forthwith registered [the lady]990-the lady in the botanical note - book of [her]489-mrs. berry brain . It would have astonished [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount to have heard [[her]489-mrs. berry person]9075-her person so accurately hit off at a glance . In the evening [Richard]489-mrs. berry made good [his]4717-some one of his acquaintance promise , accompanied by [Ripton]158-ripton . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry opened the door to [them]9076-them . [She]489-mrs. berry could not wait to get [him]4717-some one of his acquaintance into [the parlour]2711-the parlour . "[521-bella] [You]4722-you 're [[my]0-i own blessed babe]4723-my own blessed babe ; and [I]0-i 'm as good as [[your]4722-you mother]4376-your mother , though [I]0-i did n't suck [ye]4722-you , bein ' [a maid]2776-a maid ! " [she]489-mrs. berry cried , falling into [his]4717-some one of his acquaintance arms , while [Richard]489-mrs. berry did [his]4717-some one of his acquaintance best to support the unexpected burden . Then reproaching [him]4717-some one of his acquaintance tenderly for [his]4717-some one of his acquaintance guile at mention of which [Ripton]158-ripton chuckled , deeming it [his]158-ripton own most honourable portion of the plot [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry led [them]9078-them into [the parlour]2711-the parlour , and revealed to [Richard]489-mrs. berry who [she]489-mrs. berry was , and how [she]489-mrs. berry had tossed [him]4717-some one of his acquaintance , and hugged [him]4717-some one of his acquaintance , and kissed [him]4717-some one of his acquaintance all over , when [he]4717-some one of his acquaintance was only that big showing [him]4717-some one of his acquaintance [her]489-mrs. berry stumpy fat arm . "[0-i] [I]0-i kissed [ye]4726-you from head to tail , [I]0-i did , " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , "[0-i] and [you]4726-you need n't be ashamed of it . It 's be hoped [you]4726-you 'll never have nothin' worse come t'ye , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ! " [Richard]489-mrs. berry assured [her]489-mrs. berry [he]4717-some one of his acquaintance was not a bit ashamed , but warned [her]489-mrs. berry that [she]489-mrs. berry must not do it now , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry admitting it was out of the question now , and now that [he]4717-some one of his acquaintance had [a wife]610-a wife , moreover . [The young men]2291-the young men laughed , and [Ripton]158-ripton laughing over - loudly drew on [himself]158-ripton [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's attention : "[6235-my dear] But that [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton there however [he]158-ripton can look [me]0-i in the face after [his]158-ripton inn'cence ! helping blindfold [an old woman]4728-an old woman ! though [I]0-i ai n't sorry for what [I]0-i did that [I]0-i 'm free for to say , and its ' over , and blessed be all ! Amen ! So now where is [she]4728-an old woman and how is [she]4728-an old woman , [Mr. Richard]186-richard , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear it 's only cuttin ' off the 's ' and [you]186-richard are as [you]186-richard was . Why did n't [ye]186-richard bring [her]4728-an old woman with [ye]186-richard to see [her]4728-an old woman old [Berry]489-mrs. berry ? " [Richard]489-mrs. berry hurriedly explained that [Lucy]132-lucy was still in [the Isle of Wight]8426-the isle of wight . "[489-mrs. berry] Oh ! and [you]186-richard 've left [her]4728-an old woman for a day or two ? " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . "[186-richard] [Good God]176-god ! [I]0-i wish it had been a day or two , " cried [Richard]489-mrs. berry . "[0-i] Ah ! and how long have it been ? " asked [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , [her]489-mrs. berry heart beginning to beat at [his]186-richard manner of speaking . "[0-i] Do n't talk about it , " said [Richard]489-mrs. berry . "[0-i] Oh ! [you]186-richard never been dudgeonin ' already ? Oh ! [you]186-richard have n't been peckin ' at [one another]2311-one another yet ? " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry exclaimed . [Ripton]158-ripton interposed to tell [her]489-mrs. berry such fears were unfounded . "[186-richard] Then how long [ha]4731-ha ' [you]186-richard been divided ? " In a guilty voice [Ripton]158-ripton stammered ' since September . "[186-richard] " September ! "[489-mrs. berry] breathed [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , counting on [her]489-mrs. berry fingers , " September , October , Nov two months and more ! nigh three ! [A young married husband]9083-a young married husband away from [the wife of [his]9083-a young married husband bosom]9084-the wife of his bosom nigh three months ! Oh [my]489-mrs. berry ! Oh [my]489-mrs. berry ! what do that mean ? "[489-mrs. berry] " [[My]489-mrs. berry father]1400-my father sent for [me]489-mrs. berry [I]489-mrs. berry 'm waiting to see [him]9083-a young married husband , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry . A few more words helped [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry to comprehend the condition of affairs . Then [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry spread [her]489-mrs. berry lap , flattened out [her]489-mrs. berry hands , fixed [her]489-mrs. berry eyes , and spoke . " [[My]489-mrs. berry dear [young gentleman]6385-young gentleman]9086-my dear young gentleman ! [I]489-mrs. berry 'd like to call [ye]6385-young gentleman [[my]489-mrs. berry darlin ' babe]9088-my darlin ' babe ! [I]489-mrs. berry 'm going to speak as [a mother]6784-a mother to [ye]6385-young gentleman , whether [ye]6385-young gentleman likes it or no ; and what [old Berry]489-mrs. berry says , [you]6385-young gentleman wo n't mind , for [she]489-mrs. berry 's had [ye]6385-young gentleman when there was no conventionals about [ye]6385-young gentleman , and [she]489-mrs. berry has the feelin 's of [a mother to [you]6385-young gentleman]9090-a mother to you , though humble [her]489-mrs. berry state . If there 's one that know matrimony it 's [me]489-mrs. berry , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear , though [Berry]489-mrs. berry did give [me]489-mrs. berry no more but nine months of [it]9092-it and [I]489-mrs. berry 've known the worst of matrimony , which , if [you]6385-young gentleman wants to be woeful wise , there it is for [ye]6385-young gentleman . For what have been [my]489-mrs. berry gain ? [That man]6304-that man gave [me]489-mrs. berry nothin' but [his]6304-that man name ; and [Bessy Andrews]526-bessy andrews was as good as [Bessy Berry]354-berry , though both is ' Bs , ' and says [he]6304-that man , [you]6385-young gentleman was ' A , ' and now [you]6385-young gentleman 's ' B , ' so [you]6385-young gentleman 're [my]489-mrs. berry A B , [he]6304-that man says , write [yourself]6385-young gentleman down that , [he]6304-that man says , [the bad man]3551-the bad man , with [his]6304-that man jokes ! [Berry]354-berry went to service . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's softness came upon [her]489-mrs. berry . " So [I]489-mrs. berry tell [ye]6385-young gentleman , [Berry]354-berry went to service . [He]354-berry left [the wife of [his]354-berry bosom]9084-the wife of his bosom forlorn and [he]354-berry went to service ; because [he]354-berry were allays [an ambitious man]9096-an ambitious man , and was n't , so to speak , happy out of [his]354-berry uniform which was [his]354-berry livery not even in [my]489-mrs. berry arms : and [he]354-berry let [me]489-mrs. berry know it . [He]354-berry got among [them]9097-them kitchen sluts , which was [my]489-mrs. berry mournin ' ready made , and worse than [a widow]6773-a widow 's cap to [me]489-mrs. berry , which is no shame to wear , and [some]7591-some say becoming . There 's [no man]7774-no man as ever lived known better than [[my]489-mrs. berry Berry]8143-my berry how to show [his]354-berry legs to advantage , and [gals]9102-gals look at ['em]9103-'em . [I]489-mrs. berry do n't wonder now that [Berry]354-berry was prostrated . [His]354-berry temptations was strong , and [his]354-berry flesh was weak . Then what [I]489-mrs. berry say is , that for [a young married man]9104-a young married man be [he]9104-a young married man whomsoever [he]9104-a young married man may be to be separated from [the wife of [his]9104-a young married man bosom]9084-the wife of his bosom a young sweet thing , and [he]9104-a young married man [an innocent young gentleman]9106-an innocent young gentleman ! so to sunder , in [their]9107-they state , and be kep ' from [each other]935-each other , [I]489-mrs. berry say it 's as bad as bad can be ! For what is matrimony , [[my]489-mrs. berry dears]8185-my dears ? [We]9110-we 're told it 's [a holy Ordnance]9111-a holy ordnance . And why are [ye]8185-my dears so comfortable in matrimony ? For that [ye]8185-my dears are not a sinnin ' ! And [they]9107-they that severs [ye]8185-my dears [they]9107-they tempts [ye]8185-my dears to stray : and [you]8185-my dears learn too late the meanin ' o ' [them]9107-they blessin 's of [the priest]9112-the priest as it was ordained . Separate what comes ? Fust it 's like the circulation of [your]8185-my dears blood a - stoppin ' all goes wrong . Then there 's misunderstandings ye've both lost the key . Then , behold [ye]8185-my dears , there 's birds o ' prey hoverin ' over each on [ye]8185-my dears , and it 's which'll be snapped up fust . Then Oh , dear ! Oh , [dear]7001-dear ! it be like the devil come into [the world]597-the world again . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry struck [her]489-mrs. berry hands and moaned . " A day [I]489-mrs. berry 'll give [ye]8185-my dears : [I]489-mrs. berry 'll go so far as a week : but there 's the outside . Three months dwellin ' apart ! That 's not matrimony , it 's divorcin ' ! what can it be to [her]9115-her but widowhood ? widowhood with no cap to show for it ! And what can it be to [you]8185-my dears , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ? Think ! [you]8185-my dears been [a bachelor]3901-a bachelor three months ! and [a bachelor man]9118-a bachelor man , "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry shook [her]489-mrs. berry head most dolefully , " [he]9118-a bachelor man ai n't [widow woman]9119-widow woman . [I]489-mrs. berry do n't go to compare [you]8185-my dears to [Berry]489-mrs. berry , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear young gentleman]9086-my dear young gentleman . [Some men]1740-some men 's hearts is vagabonds born [they]1740-some men must go astray it 's [their]1740-some men natur ' to . But [all men]9122-all men are [men]761-men , and [I]489-mrs. berry know the foundation of ['em]9122-all men , by reason of [my]489-mrs. berry woe . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry paused . [Richard]489-mrs. berry was humorously respectful to the sermon . The truth in [the good creature]7790-the good creature 's address was not to be disputed , or despised , notwithstanding the inclination to laugh provoked by [her]7790-the good creature quaint way of putting it . [Ripton]158-ripton nodded encouragingly at every sentence , for [he]158-ripton saw [her]7790-the good creature drift , and wished to second it . Seeking for an illustration of [her]7790-the good creature meaning , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry solemnly continued : " [We]4734-the young gentlemen all know what checked prespiration is . "[489-mrs. berry] But [neither of [the young gentlemen]4734-the young gentlemen]4733-neither of the young gentlemen could resist this . Out [they]4734-the young gentlemen burst in a roar of laughter . " Laugh away , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " [I]489-mrs. berry do n't mind [ye]4734-the young gentlemen . [I]489-mrs. berry say again , [we]4734-the young gentlemen all do know what checked prespiration is . It fly to the lungs , it gives [ye]4734-the young gentlemen mortal inflammation , and it carries [ye]4734-the young gentlemen off . Then [I]489-mrs. berry say checked matrimony is as bad . It fly to the heart , and it carries off the virtue that 's in [ye]4734-the young gentlemen , and [you]4734-the young gentlemen might as well be dead ! [Them]4734-the young gentlemen that is joined it 's [their]4734-the young gentlemen salvation not to separate ! It do n't so much matter before it . That [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton there if [he]158-ripton go astray , it ai n't from the blessed fold . [He]158-ripton hurt [himself]158-ripton alone not double , and belike treble , for who can say now what may be ? There 's time for it . [I]489-mrs. berry 'm for holding back [young people]2755-young people so that [they]2755-young people knows [their]2755-young people minds , howsomever [they]2755-young people rattles about [their]2755-young people hearts . [I]489-mrs. berry ai n't [a speeder of matrimony]9125-a speeder of matrimony , and good 's [my]489-mrs. berry reason ! but where it 's been done where [they]2755-young people 're lawfully joined , and [their]2755-young people bodies made one , [I]489-mrs. berry do say this , that to put division between 'em then , it 's to make wanderin ' comets of 'em creatures without a objeck , and [no soul]9126-no soul can say what [they]2755-young people 's good for but to rush about ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry here took a heavy breath , as one who has said [her]489-mrs. berry utmost for the time being . " [[My]489-mrs. berry dear old girl]9127-my dear old girl , "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry went up to [her]489-mrs. berry and , applauding [her]489-mrs. berry on the shoulder , " [you]489-mrs. berry 're [a very wise old woman]9128-a very wise old woman . But [you]489-mrs. berry must n't speak to [me]489-mrs. berry as if [I]489-mrs. berry wanted to stop here . [I]489-mrs. berry 'm compelled to . [I]489-mrs. berry do it for [her]489-mrs. berry good chiefly . "[489-mrs. berry] " It 's [[your]489-mrs. berry father]6302-your father that 's doin' it , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Well , [I]489-mrs. berry 'm waiting [his]6302-your father pleasure . "[489-mrs. berry] " A pretty pleasure ! puttin ' a snake in the nest of [young turtle - doves]9131-young turtle - doves ! And why do n't [she]489-mrs. berry come up to [you]489-mrs. berry ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Well , that [you]489-mrs. berry must ask [her]489-mrs. berry . The fact is , [she]489-mrs. berry 's [a little timid girl [she]489-mrs. berry wants [me]489-mrs. berry to see [him]6302-your father first]9132-a little timid girl she wants me to see him first , and when [I]489-mrs. berry 've made all right , then [she]489-mrs. berry 'll come . "[489-mrs. berry] " [A little timid girl]9133-a little timid girl ! "[489-mrs. berry] cried [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " Oh , lor ' , how [she]489-mrs. berry must ha ' deceived [ye]489-mrs. berry to make [ye]489-mrs. berry think that ! Look at that ring , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry held out [her]489-mrs. berry finger , " [he]6302-your father 's [a stranger]9134-a stranger : [he]6302-your father 's not [[my]489-mrs. berry lawful]9135-my lawful ! [You]489-mrs. berry know what [ye]489-mrs. berry did to [me]489-mrs. berry , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear . Could [I]489-mrs. berry get [my]489-mrs. berry own wedding - ring back from [her]489-mrs. berry ? ' No ! ' says [she]489-mrs. berry , firm as a rock , ' [he]6302-your father said , with this ring [I]489-mrs. berry thee [we]9137-we d ' [I]489-mrs. berry think [I]489-mrs. berry see [her]489-mrs. berry now , with [her]489-mrs. berry pretty eyes and lovesome locks a darlin ' ! And that ring [she]489-mrs. berry 'd keep to , come life , came death . And [she]489-mrs. berry must ha ' been a rock for [me]489-mrs. berry to give in to [her]489-mrs. berry in that . For what 's the consequence ? Here am [I]489-mrs. berry , "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry smoothed down the back of [her]489-mrs. berry hand mournfully , " here am [I]489-mrs. berry in a strange ring , that 's like [a strange man]6702-a strange man holdin ' of [me]489-mrs. berry , and [me]489-mrs. berry a - wearin ' of it just to seem decent , and feelin ' all over no better than a b a big that nasty came [I]489-mrs. berry ca n't abide ! [I]489-mrs. berry tell [you]489-mrs. berry , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear , [she]489-mrs. berry ai n't soft , no ! except to [the man of [her]489-mrs. berry heart]9140-the man of her heart ; and the best of [women]738-women 's too soft there mores [our]9142-our sorrow ! "[489-mrs. berry] " Well , well ! "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry , who thought [he]4735-he knew . " [I]489-mrs. berry agree with [you]489-mrs. berry , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , "[489-mrs. berry] [Ripton]158-ripton struck in , " [Mrs. Richard]489-mrs. berry would do anything in the world [[her]489-mrs. berry husband]1653-her husband asked [her]489-mrs. berry , [I]158-ripton 'm quite sure . "[158-ripton] " Bless [you]489-mrs. berry for [your]489-mrs. berry good opinion , [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton ! Why , see [her]489-mrs. berry ! [she]489-mrs. berry ai n't frail on [her]489-mrs. berry feet ; [she]489-mrs. berry looks [ye]489-mrs. berry straight in the eyes ; [she]489-mrs. berry ai n't one of [[your]489-mrs. berry hang - down misses]9144-your hang - down misses . Look how [she]489-mrs. berry behaved at the ceremony ! "[489-mrs. berry] " Ah ! "[158-ripton] sighed [Ripton]158-ripton . " And if [you]489-mrs. berry 'd ha ' seen [her]489-mrs. berry when [she]489-mrs. berry spoke to [me]158-ripton about [my]158-ripton ring ! Depend upon it , [[my]158-ripton dear]6235-my dear [Mr. Richard]186-richard , if [she]489-mrs. berry blinded [you]489-mrs. berry about the nerve [she've]489-mrs. berry got , it was somethin' [she]489-mrs. berry thought [she]489-mrs. berry ought to do for [your]489-mrs. berry sake , and [I]158-ripton wish [I]158-ripton 'd been by to counsel [her]489-mrs. berry , [poor blessed babe]9146-poor blessed babe ! And how much longer , now , can [ye]489-mrs. berry stay divided from that darlin ' ? "[158-ripton] [Richard]186-richard paced up and down . " [A father]2078-a father 's will , "[489-mrs. berry] urged [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , " that 's [a son]2601-a son 's law ; but [he]2601-a son must n't go again ' the laws of [his]2601-a son nature to do it . "[489-mrs. berry] " Just be quiet at present talk of other things , there 's [a good woman]8515-a good woman , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry meekly folded [her]489-mrs. berry arms . " How strange , now , [our]9150-our meetin ' like this ! meetin ' at all , too ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry remarked contemplatively . " It 's [them]9151-they advertisements ! [They]9151-they brings [people]661-people together from the ends of [the earth]1036-the earth , for good or for bad . [I]489-mrs. berry often say , there 's more lucky accidents , or unlucky ones , since advertisements was the rule , than ever there was before . [They]9151-they make a number of romances , depend upon it ! Do [you]489-mrs. berry walk much in [the Gardens]3421-the gardens , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Now and then , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " Very pleasant it is there with [the fine folks]9156-the fine folks and flowers and [titled people]9157-titled people , "[489-mrs. berry] continued [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " That was [a handsome woman [you]489-mrs. berry was a - walkin ' beside]9158-a handsome woman you was a - walkin ' beside , this mornin ' . "[489-mrs. berry] " Very , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " [She]9158-a handsome woman you was a - walkin ' beside was [a handsome woman]9159-a handsome woman ! or [I]489-mrs. berry should say , is , for [her]9158-a handsome woman you was a - walkin ' beside day ai n't past , and [she]9158-a handsome woman you was a - walkin ' beside know it . [I]489-mrs. berry thought at first by [her]9158-a handsome woman you was a - walkin ' beside back it might ha ' been [[your]489-mrs. berry aunt]7937-your aunt , [Mrs. Forey]138-mrs. doria ; for [she]9158-a handsome woman you was a - walkin ' beside do step out well and hold up [her]9158-a handsome woman you was a - walkin ' beside shoulders : straight as a dart [she]9158-a handsome woman you was a - walkin ' beside be ! But when [I]489-mrs. berry come to see [her]9158-a handsome woman you was a - walkin ' beside face Oh , dear [me]489-mrs. berry ! says [I]489-mrs. berry , this ai n't one of [the family]679-the family . [They]679-the family none of 'em got such bold faces nor [no lady]1864-no lady as [I]489-mrs. berry know have . But [she]9158-a handsome woman you was a - walkin ' beside 's [a fine woman that]9163-a fine woman that [nobody]1322-nobody can gainsay . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry talked further of [the fine woman]4736-the fine woman . It was a liberty [she]489-mrs. berry took to speak in this disrespectful tone of [her]489-mrs. berry , and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was quite aware that [she]489-mrs. berry was laying [herself]489-mrs. berry open to rebuke . [She]489-mrs. berry had [her]489-mrs. berry end in view . No rebuke was uttered , and during [her]489-mrs. berry talk [she]489-mrs. berry observed intercourse passing between the eyes of [the young men]2291-the young men . " Look here , [Penelope]456-penelope , "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry stopped [her]489-mrs. berry at last . " Will it make [you]489-mrs. berry comfortable if [I]489-mrs. berry tell [you]489-mrs. berry [I]489-mrs. berry 'll obey the laws of [my]489-mrs. berry nature and go down at the end of the week ? "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]489-mrs. berry 'll thank [the Lord of heaven]9165-the lord of heaven if [you]489-mrs. berry do ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry exclaimed . " Very well , then be happy [I]489-mrs. berry will . Now listen . [I]489-mrs. berry want [you]489-mrs. berry to keep [[your]489-mrs. berry rooms]9166-your rooms for [me]489-mrs. berry those [she]489-mrs. berry had . [I]489-mrs. berry expect , in a day or two , to bring [a lady]673-a lady [here]6225-here "[489-mrs. berry] " [A lady]673-a lady ? "[489-mrs. berry] faltered [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " Yes . [A lady]673-a lady . "[489-mrs. berry] " May [I]489-mrs. berry make so bold as to ask what [lady]9171-lady ? "[489-mrs. berry] " [You]489-mrs. berry may not . Not now . Of course [you]489-mrs. berry will know . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's short neck made the best imitation it could of [an offended swan]4738-an offended swan 's action . [She]489-mrs. berry was very angry . [She]489-mrs. berry said [she]489-mrs. berry did not like [so many ladies]4739-so many ladies , which natural objection [Richard]489-mrs. berry met by saying that there was only [one lady]4740-one lady . " And [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , "[4741-he] [he]4741-he added , dropping [his]4741-he voice . " [You]489-mrs. berry will treat [her]4740-one lady as [you]489-mrs. berry did [[my]4741-he dear girl]9172-my dear girl , for [she]4740-one lady will require not only shelter but kindness . [I]4741-he would rather leave [her]4740-one lady with [you]489-mrs. berry than with [any one]7003-any one . [She]4740-one lady has been very unfortunate . "[4741-he] [His]4741-he serious air and habitual tone of command fascinated the softness of [Berry]489-mrs. berry , and it was not until [he]4741-he had gone that [she]489-mrs. berry spoke out . " Unfort'nate ! [He]4741-he 's going to bring [me]4742-i [an unfort'nate female]9174-an unfort'nate female ! Oh ! not from [[my]4742-i babe]9175-my babe can [I]4742-i bear that ! Never will [I]4742-i have [her]4740-one lady here ! [I]4742-i see it . It 's [that bold - faced woman [he]4741-he 's got mixed up in]9176-that bold - faced woman he 's got mixed up in , and [she've]9176-that bold - faced woman he 's got mixed up in been and made [the young man]2387-the young man think [he]4741-he 'll go for to reform [her]4740-one lady . It 's one o ' [their]9178-their arts that is ; and [he]4741-he 's [too innocent a young man]9179-too innocent a young man to mean anythin ' else . But [I]4742-i ai n't [a house of Magdalens]9180-a house of magdalens no ! and sooner than have [her]4740-one lady [here]6225-here [I]4742-i 'd have the roof fall over [me]4742-i , [I]4742-i would . "[4742-i] [She]4742-i sat down to eat [her]4742-i supper on the sublime resolve . In love , [[Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's charity]4743-mrs. berry 's charity was all on the side of the law , and this is the case with [many of [[her]489-mrs. berry sisters]4745-her sisters]4744-many of her sisters . [The Pilgrim]265-the pilgrim sneers at [them]4744-many of her sisters for it , and would have [us]4746-us credit that it is [their]4744-many of her sisters admirable instinct which , at the expense of every virtue save one , preserves the artificial barrier simply to impose upon [us]4746-us . [Men]761-men , [I]0-i presume , are [hardly fair judges]4748-hardly fair judges , and should stand aside and mark . Early next day [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry bundled off to [[Richard]489-mrs. berry 's hotel]3209-richard 's hotel to let [him]4750-him know [her]489-mrs. berry determination . [She]489-mrs. berry did not find [him]4750-him [there]6062-there . Returning homeward through [the park]802-the park , [she]489-mrs. berry beheld [him]4750-him on horseback riding by the side of [the identical lady]4753-the identical lady . The sight of this public exposure shocked [her]489-mrs. berry more than the secret walk under the trees ... " [You]489-mrs. berry do n't look near [your]489-mrs. berry reform yet , "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry apostrophized [her]489-mrs. berry . " [You]489-mrs. berry do n't look to [me]489-mrs. berry one that 'd come the Fair Penitent till [you]489-mrs. berry 've left off bein ' fair if then [you]489-mrs. berry do , which some of [ye]489-mrs. berry do n't . Laugh away and show yet airs ! Spite o ' [your]489-mrs. berry hat and feather , and [your]489-mrs. berry ridin ' habit , [you]489-mrs. berry 're a [Belle Donna]521-bella . "[489-mrs. berry] Setting [her]489-mrs. berry down again absolutely for such , whatever it might signify , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry had a virtuous glow . In the evening [she]489-mrs. berry heard the noise of wheels stopping at the door . " Never ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry rose from [her]489-mrs. berry chair to exclaim . " [He]4754-a lady veiled ai n't rided [her]990-the lady out in the mornin ' , and been and made a Magdalen of [her]990-the lady afore dark ? "[489-mrs. berry] [A lady veiled]4754-a lady veiled was brought into [the house]711-the house by [Richard]489-mrs. berry . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry feebly tried to bar [his]4754-a lady veiled progress in [the passage]1010-the passage . [He]4754-a lady veiled pushed past [her]489-mrs. berry , and conducted [the lady]990-the lady into [the parlour]2711-the parlour without speaking . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry did not follow . [She]489-mrs. berry heard [him]4754-a lady veiled murmur a few sentences within . Then [he]4754-a lady veiled came out . All [her]489-mrs. berry crest stood up , as [she]489-mrs. berry whispered vigorously , " [Mr. Richard]186-richard ! if [that woman]3830-that woman stay here , [I]489-mrs. berry go forth . [[My]489-mrs. berry house]9183-my house ai n't [a penitentiary for [unfort'nate females]9185-unfort'nate females]9184-a penitentiary for unfort'nate females , [sir]6036-sir "[489-mrs. berry] [He]4754-a lady veiled frowned at [her]489-mrs. berry curiously ; but as [she]489-mrs. berry was on the point of renewing [her]489-mrs. berry indignant protest , [he]4754-a lady veiled clapped [his]4754-a lady veiled hand across [her]489-mrs. berry mouth , and spoke words in [her]489-mrs. berry ear that had awful import to [her]489-mrs. berry . [She]489-mrs. berry trembled , breathing low : " [[My]489-mrs. berry God]9187-my god , forgive , [me]489-mrs. berry ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]186-richard ? " And [her]489-mrs. berry virtue was humbled . "[489-mrs. berry] [Lady Feverel]134-lady feverel is it ? [[Your]186-richard mother]4376-your mother , [Mr. Richard]186-richard ? " And [her]489-mrs. berry virtue was humbled .[186-richard]

CHAPTER XXXVIII

[One]836-one may suppose that [a prematurely aged , oily little man]4761-a prematurely aged , oily little man ; [a poet in bad circumstances]4762-a poet in bad circumstances ; [a decrepit butterfly chained to a disappointed inkstand]4763-a decrepit butterfly chained to a disappointed inkstand , will not put out strenuous energies to retain [[his]4754-a lady veiled ancient paramour]4764-his ancient paramour when [a robust young man]4765-a robust young man comes imperatively to demand [[his]4754-a lady veiled mother]6037-his mother of [him]4754-a lady veiled in [her]6037-his mother person . The colloquy was short between [Diaper Sandoe]132-lucy and [Richard]186-richard . The question was referred to [the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that [[her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands son]1157-her son made no question of it , cast [herself]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands on [his]1157-her son hands]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands . Small loss to [her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands was Diaper ; but [he]1157-her son was the loss of habit , and that is something to [a woman who has lived]4769-a woman who has lived . The blood of [[her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands son]1157-her son had been running so long alien from [her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands that the sense of [her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands motherhood smote [he]1157-her son now with strangeness , and [Richard]186-richard 's stern gentleness seemed like dreadful justice come upon [her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands . [Her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands heart had almost forgotten its maternal functions . [She]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands called [him]186-richard [Sir]6036-sir , till [he]186-richard bade [her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands remember [he]186-richard was [[her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands son]1157-her son . [Her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands voice sounded to [him]186-richard like that of a broken - throated lamb , so painful and weak it was , with the plaintive stop in the utterance . When [he]186-richard kissed [her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands , [her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands skin was cold . [Her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands thin hand fell out of [his]186-richard when [his]186-richard grasp related . " Can sin hunt one like this ? "[186-richard] [he]186-richard asked , bitterly reproaching [himself]186-richard for the shame [she]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands had caused [him]186-richard to endure , and a deep compassion filled [his]186-richard breast . Poetic justice had been dealt to [Diaper]132-lucy [the poet]2624-the poet . [He]186-richard thought of all [he]186-richard had sacrificed for [this woman]4774-this woman [the comfortable quarters]4775-the comfortable quarters , [the friend]4776-the friend , [the happy flights]4777-the happy flights . [He]186-richard could not but accuse [her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands of unfaithfulness in leaving [him]186-richard in [his]186-richard old age . [Habit]527-habit had legalized [his]186-richard union with [her]4767-the poor spiritless lady , who , seeing that her son made no question of it , cast herself on his hands . [He]186-richard wrote as pathetically of the break of habit as [men]761-men feel at the death of love , and when [we]4779-we are old and have no fair hope tossing golden locks before [us]4779-we , a wound to this [our]4779-we second nature is quite as sad . [I]0-i know not even if it be not actually sadder . Day by day [Richard]186-richard visited [[his]186-richard mother]6037-his mother . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry and [Ripton]158-ripton alone were in the secret . [Adrian]346-adrian let [him]186-richard do as [he]186-richard pleased . [He]346-adrian thought proper to tell [him]186-richard that the public recognition [he]186-richard accorded to [a particular lady]4781-a particular lady was , in the present state of [the world]597-the world , scarcely prudent . " ' Tis a proof to [me]489-mrs. berry of [your]186-richard moral rectitude , [[my]489-mrs. berry son]6332-my son , but [the world]597-the world will not think so . [No one character]9190-no one character is sufficient to cover two in [a Protestant country]9191-a protestant country especially . [The divinity that doth hedge [a Bishop]9193-a bishop]9192-the divinity that doth hedge a bishop would have no chance , in contact with [[your]186-richard Madam Danae]9194-your madam danae . Drop [the woman]2509-the woman , [[my]489-mrs. berry son]6332-my son . Or permit [me]489-mrs. berry to speak what [you]186-richard would have [her]2509-the woman hear . "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry listened to [him]4783-him with disgust . " Well , [you]489-mrs. berry 've had [my]346-adrian doctorial warning , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian ; and plunged back into [his]346-adrian book . When [Lady Feverel]134-lady feverel had revived to take part in the consultations [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry perpetually opened on the subject of [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's matrimonial duty , another chain was cast about [him]4784-him . " Do not , oh , do not offend [[your]489-mrs. berry father]6302-your father ! "[489-mrs. berry] was [her]489-mrs. berry one repeated supplication . [Sir Austin]186-richard had grown to be [a vindictive phantom in [her]489-mrs. berry mind]4785-a vindictive phantom in her mind . [She]489-mrs. berry never wept but when [she]489-mrs. berry said this . [So [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , to whom [Richard]489-mrs. berry had once made mention of [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry as the only friend [he]4784-him had among [women]738-women]489-mrs. berry , bundled off in [her]489-mrs. berry black - satin dress to obtain an interview with [her]489-mrs. berry , and [an ally]4787-an ally . After coming to an understanding on the matter of the visit , and reiterating many of [her]489-mrs. berry views concerning [young married people]4788-young married people , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry said : " [[My]489-mrs. berry lady]7056-my lady , if [I]489-mrs. berry may speak so bold , [I]489-mrs. berry 'd say the sin that 's bein ' done is the sin o ' [the lookers - on]9199-the lookers - on . And when [everybody]1030-everybody appear frightened by [[that young gentleman]1305-that young gentleman 's father]9202-that young gentleman 's father , [I]489-mrs. berry 'll say hopin ' [your]1030-everybody pardon [they]1030-everybody no cause be frighted at all . For though it 's nigh twenty year since [I]489-mrs. berry knew [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father , and [I]489-mrs. berry knew [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father then just sixteen months no more [I]489-mrs. berry 'll say [his]9202-that young gentleman 's father heart 's as soft as [a woman]1754-a woman 's , which [I]489-mrs. berry 've cause for to know . And that 's it . That 's where [everybody]1030-everybody 's deceived by [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father , and [I]489-mrs. berry was . It 's because [he]9202-that young gentleman 's father keeps [his]9202-that young gentleman 's father face , and makes [ye]1030-everybody think [you]1030-everybody 're dealin ' with [a man of iron]9205-a man of iron , and all the while there 's [a woman underneath]9206-a woman underneath . And [a man that 's like a woman]9207-a man that 's like a woman [he]9207-a man that 's like a woman 's the puzzle o ' life ! [We]9208-we can see through [ourselves]9208-we , [[my]489-mrs. berry lady]7056-my lady , and [we]9208-we can see through [men]761-men , but [one o ' that sort]9211-one o ' that sort [he]9207-a man that 's like a woman 's like somethin' out of nature . Then [I]489-mrs. berry say hopin ' be excused what 's to do is for to treat [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father like [a woman]1754-a woman , and not for to let [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father have [his]9202-that young gentleman 's father own way which [he]9202-that young gentleman 's father do n't know [himself]9202-that young gentleman 's father , and is why [nobody else]9213-nobody else do . Let [that sweet young couple]9214-that sweet young couple come together , and be wholesome in spite of [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father , [I]489-mrs. berry say ; and then give [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father time to come round , just like [a woman]1754-a woman ; and round [he]9202-that young gentleman 's father 'll come , and give ['em]9202-that young gentleman 's father [his]9202-that young gentleman 's father blessin ' , and [we]9208-we shall know [we]9208-we 've made [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father comfortable . [He]9202-that young gentleman 's father 's angry because matrimony have come between [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father and [[his]9202-that young gentleman 's father son]772-his son , and [he]9202-that young gentleman 's father , [woman]6810-woman - like , [he]9202-that young gentleman 's father 's wantin ' to treat what is as if it is n't . But matrimony 's a holier than [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father . It began long long before [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father , and it 's be hoped will endoor longs the time after , if [the world]597-the world 's not coming to rack wishin ' [him]9202-that young gentleman 's father no harm . "[489-mrs. berry] Now [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry only put [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry 's thoughts in bad English . [The lady]990-the lady took upon [herself]990-the lady seriously to advise [Richard]489-mrs. berry to send for [[his]4790-his wife]612-his wife . [He]4790-his wrote , bidding [her]990-the lady come . [Lucy]132-lucy , however , had wits , and inexperienced wits are as a little knowledge . In pursuance of [her]990-the lady sage plan to make [the family]679-the family feel [her]990-the lady worth , and to conquer the members of it one by one , [she]990-the lady had got up a correspondence with [Adrian]346-adrian , whom it tickled . [Adrian]346-adrian constantly assured [her]990-the lady all was going well : time would heal the wound if [both the offenders]4793-both the offenders had the fortitude to be patient : [he]346-adrian fancied [he]346-adrian saw signs of [the baronet]609-the baronet 's relenting : [they]4793-both the offenders must do nothing to arrest those favourable symptoms . Indeed [the wise youth]746-the wise youth was languidly seeking to produce them . [He]346-adrian wrote , and felt , as [[Lucy]132-lucy 's benefactor]4796-lucy 's benefactor . So [Lucy]132-lucy replied to [[her]132-lucy husband]1653-her husband a cheerful rigmarole [he]346-adrian could make nothing of , save that [she]132-lucy was happy in hope , and still had fears . Then [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry trained [her]489-mrs. berry fist to indite a letter to [[her]489-mrs. berry bride]3725-her bride . [[Her]489-mrs. berry bride]3725-her bride answered it by saying [she]3725-her bride trusted to time . " [[You]346-adrian poor marter]9219-you poor marter "[3725-her bride] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry wrote back , " [I]489-mrs. berry know what [your]346-adrian sufferin 's be . [They]9220-they is the only kind [a wife]610-a wife should never hide from [[her]610-a wife husband]1653-her husband . [He]1653-her husband thinks all sorts of things if [she]610-a wife can abide being away . And [you]346-adrian trusting to time , why it 's like trusting not to catch cold out of [your]346-adrian natural clothes . "[489-mrs. berry] There was no shaking [Lucy]132-lucy 's firmness . [Richard]489-mrs. berry gave it up . [He]4800-he began to think that the life lying behind [him]4800-he was the life of [a fool]814-a fool . What had [he]4800-he done in it ? [He]4800-he had burnt a rick and got married ! [He]4800-he associated the two acts of [his]4800-he existence . Where was [the hero [he]4800-he was to have carved out of [Tom Bakewell]199-tom]4802-the hero he was to have carved out of tom bakewell ! a wretch [he]4800-he had taught to lie and chicane : and for what ? Great heavens ! how ignoble did a flash from the light of [his]4800-he aspirations make [his]4800-he marriage appear ! [The young man]2387-the young man sought amusement . [He]2387-the young man allowed [[his]2387-the young man aunt]3682-his aunt to drag [him]2387-the young man into society , and sick of that [he]2387-the young man made late evening calls on [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount , oblivious of the purpose [he]2387-the young man had in visiting [her]512-mrs. mount at all . [Her]512-mrs. mount man - like conversation , which [he]2387-the young man took for honesty , was a refreshing change on fair lips . " Call [me]512-mrs. mount [Bella]521-bella : [I]512-mrs. mount 'll call [you]2387-the young man [Dick]9223-dick , "[512-mrs. mount] said [she]512-mrs. mount . And it came to be [Bella]521-bella and [Dick]4805-dick between [them]4806-them . No mention of [Bella]521-bella occurred in [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's letters to [Lucy]132-lucy . [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount spoke quite openly of [herself]512-mrs. mount . " [I]512-mrs. mount pretend to be no better than [I]512-mrs. mount am , "[512-mrs. mount] [she]512-mrs. mount said , " and [I]512-mrs. mount know [I]512-mrs. mount 'm no worse than [many a woman who holds [her]9224-many a woman who holds her head high head high]9224-many a woman who holds her head high . "[512-mrs. mount] To back this [she]512-mrs. mount told [him]4805-dick stories of [blooming dames of good repute]4807-blooming dames of good repute , and poured a little social sewerage into [his]4805-dick ears . Also [she]512-mrs. mount understood [him]4805-dick . " What [you]4805-dick want , [[my]512-mrs. mount dear]6235-my dear [Dick]9226-dick , is something to do . [You]4805-dick went and got married like a hum ! [friends]6380-friends must be respectful . Go into [the Army]89-the army . Try the turf . [I]512-mrs. mount can put [you]4805-dick up to a trick or two [friends]6380-friends should make [themselves]6380-friends useful . "[512-mrs. mount] [She]512-mrs. mount told [him]4805-dick what [she]512-mrs. mount liked in [him]4805-dick . " [You]4805-dick 're [the only man [I]512-mrs. mount was ever alone with who do n't talk to [me]512-mrs. mount of love and make [me]512-mrs. mount feel sick]9229-the only man i was ever alone with who do n't talk to me of love and make me feel sick . [I]512-mrs. mount hate men who ca n't speak to [a woman]1754-a woman sensibly . Just wait a minute . "[512-mrs. mount] [She]512-mrs. mount left [him]4805-dick and presently returned with , " Ah , [Dick]9231-dick ! [old fellow]9232-old fellow ! how are [you]9231-dick ? "[512-mrs. mount] arrayed like [a cavalier]4402-a cavalier , one arm stuck in [her]512-mrs. mount side , [her]512-mrs. mount hat jauntily cocked , and a pretty oath on [her]512-mrs. mount lips to give reality to the costume . " What do [you]9231-dick think of [me]512-mrs. mount ? Was n't it a shame to make [a woman]1754-a woman of [me]512-mrs. mount when [I]512-mrs. mount was born to be [a man]1294-a man ? "[512-mrs. mount] " [I]489-mrs. berry do n't know that , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry , for the contrast in [her]512-mrs. mount attire to those shooting eyes and lips , aired [her]512-mrs. mount sex bewitchingly . " What ! [you]9231-dick think [I]489-mrs. berry do n't do it well ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Charming ! but [I]512-mrs. mount ca n't forget ... "[512-mrs. mount] " Now that is too bad ! "[512-mrs. mount] [she]512-mrs. mount pouted . Then [she]512-mrs. mount proposed that [they]4809-they should go out into [the midnight streets]4810-the midnight streets arm - in - arm , and out [they]4809-they went and had great fits of laughter at [her]512-mrs. mount impertinent manner of using [her]512-mrs. mount eyeglass , and outrageous affectation of [the supreme dandy]4811-the supreme dandy . " [They]4809-they take up [men]761-men , [Dick]9236-dick , for going about in [women]738-women 's clothes , and vice versaw , [I]4811-the supreme dandy suppose . [You]9231-dick 'll bail [me]4811-the supreme dandy , [old fellaa]528-old fellaa , if [I]4811-the supreme dandy have to make [my]4811-the supreme dandy bow to the beak , wo n't [you]9231-dick ? Say it 's becas [I]4811-the supreme dandy 'm [an honest woman]9238-an honest woman and do n't care to hide the a unmentionables when [I]4811-the supreme dandy wear them as [the t'others]9239-the t'others do , "[4811-the supreme dandy] sprinkled with the dandy 's famous invocations . [He]4812-he began to conceive romance in that sort of fun . " [You]9231-dick 're [a wopper]9240-a wopper , [[my]4812-he brave Dick]9241-my brave dick ! wo n't let [any peeler]9242-any peeler take [me]4812-he ? by [Jove]518-jove ! "[4812-he] And [he]4812-he with many assurances guaranteed to stand by [her]4813-her , while [she]4813-her bent [her]4813-her thin fingers trying the muscle of [his]4812-he arm ; and reposed upon it more . There was delicacy in [her]4813-her dandyism . [She]4813-her was [a graceful cavalier]4814-a graceful cavalier . " [Sir Julius]529-sir julius , "[4814-a graceful cavalier] as [they]4815-they named [the dandy]4816-the dandy 's attire , was frequently called for on [his]4812-he evening visits to [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount . When [he]4812-he beheld [Sir Julius]529-sir julius [he]4812-he thought of [the lady]990-the lady , and " vice versaw , "[990-the lady] as [Sir Julius]529-sir julius was fond of exclaiming . Was ever [hero]4818-hero in this fashion wooed ? [The woman]2509-the woman now and then would peep through [Sir Julius]529-sir julius . Or [she]2509-the woman would sit , and talk , and altogether forget [she]2509-the woman was impersonating [that worthy fop]4820-that worthy fop . [She]2509-the woman never uttered an idea or a reflection , but [Richard]489-mrs. berry thought [her]2509-the woman [the cleverest woman [he]4812-he had ever met]4821-the cleverest woman he had ever met . All kinds of problematic notions beset [him]4812-he . [She]2509-the woman was cold as ice , [she]2509-the woman hated talk about love , and [she]2509-the woman was branded by [the world]597-the world . A rumour spread that reached [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's ears . [She]2509-the woman rushed to [Adrian]260-adrian first . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth believed there was nothing in it . [She]2509-the woman sailed down upon [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " Is this true ? that [you]489-mrs. berry have been seen going publicly about with [an infamous woman]9243-an infamous woman , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ? Tell [me]2509-the woman ! pray , relieve [me]2509-the woman ! "[2509-the woman] [Richard]489-mrs. berry knew of [no person answering to [[his]4812-he aunt]3682-his aunt 's description in whose company [he]4812-he could have been seen]4824-no person answering to his aunt 's description in whose company he could have been seen . " Tell [me]2509-the woman , [I]2509-the woman say ! Do n't quibble . Do [you]489-mrs. berry know [any woman of bad character]9244-any woman of bad character ? "[2509-the woman] The acquaintance of [a lady]673-a lady very much misjudged and ill - used by [the world]597-the world , [Richard]489-mrs. berry admitted to . Urgent grave advice [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria tendered [[her]138-mrs. doria nephew]3683-her nephew , both from the moral and the worldly point of view , mentally ejaculating all the while : " That ridiculous System ! That disgraceful marriage ! "[138-mrs. doria] [Sir Austin]186-richard in [his]186-richard mountain solitude was furnished with serious stuff to brood over . The rumour came to [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [She]489-mrs. berry likewise lectured [Richard]489-mrs. berry , and with [her]489-mrs. berry [he]4812-he condescended to argue . But [he]4812-he found [himself]4812-he obliged to instance something [he]4812-he had quite neglected . " Instead of [her]489-mrs. berry doing [me]489-mrs. berry harm , it 's [I]489-mrs. berry that will do [her]489-mrs. berry good . "[489-mrs. berry] [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry shook [her]489-mrs. berry head and held up [her]489-mrs. berry finger . " [This person]4456-this person must be very clever to have given [you]489-mrs. berry that delusion , [dear]7001-dear . "[489-mrs. berry] " [She]489-mrs. berry is clever . And [the world]597-the world treats [her]489-mrs. berry shamefully . "[489-mrs. berry] " [She]489-mrs. berry complains of [her]489-mrs. berry position to [you]489-mrs. berry ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Not a word . But [I]489-mrs. berry will stand by [her]489-mrs. berry . [She]489-mrs. berry has [no friend]7164-no friend but [me]489-mrs. berry . "[489-mrs. berry] " [[My]489-mrs. berry poor boy]9249-my poor boy ! has [she]489-mrs. berry made [you]489-mrs. berry think that ? "[489-mrs. berry] " How unjust [you]489-mrs. berry all are ! "[489-mrs. berry] cried [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " How mad and wicked is the man who can let [him]4829-he be tempted so ! "[489-mrs. berry] thought [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . [He]4829-he would pronounce no promise not to visit [her]489-mrs. berry , not to address [her]489-mrs. berry publicly . [The world that condemned [her]489-mrs. berry and cast [her]489-mrs. berry out]4830-the world that condemned her and cast her out was no better worse for [its]4830-the world that condemned her and cast her out miserable hypocrisy . [He]4829-he knew [the world]597-the world now , [the young man]2387-the young man said . " [[My]2387-the young man child]6722-my child ! [the world]597-the world may be very bad . [I]2387-the young man am not going to defend it . But [you]489-mrs. berry have [some one else to think of]9252-some one else to think of . Have [you]489-mrs. berry forgotten [you]489-mrs. berry have [a wife]610-a wife , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ? "[2387-the young man] " Ay ! [you]9254-you all speak of [her]610-a wife now . There 's [[my]2387-the young man aunt]1880-my aunt : ' Remember [you]489-mrs. berry have [a wife]610-a wife ! ' Do [you]489-mrs. berry think [I]2387-the young man love [any one]7003-any one but [Lucy]132-lucy ? poor little thing ! Because [I]2387-the young man am married am [I]2387-the young man to give up [the society of [women]738-women]9258-the society of women ? "[2387-the young man] " Of [women]738-women ! "[346-adrian] " Is n't [she]132-lucy [a woman]1754-a woman ? "[2387-the young man] " Too much so ! "[4833-the defender of her sex] sighed [the defender of [her]4834-her sex]4833-the defender of her sex . [Adrian]346-adrian became more emphatic in [his]346-adrian warnings . [Richard]489-mrs. berry laughed at [him]346-adrian . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth sneered at [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount . [The hero]3139-the hero then favoured [him]346-adrian with a warning equal to [his]3139-the hero own in emphasis , and surpassing it in sincerity . " [We]9262-we wo n't quarrel , [[my]346-adrian dear boy]6104-my dear boy , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " [I]346-adrian 'm [a man of peace]9264-a man of peace . Besides , [we]9262-we are not fairly proportioned for a combat . Ride [your]6104-my dear boy steed to virtue 's goal ! All [I]346-adrian say is , that [I]346-adrian think [he]346-adrian 'll upset [you]6104-my dear boy , and it 's better to go at a slow pace and in companionship with [the children of the sun]9265-the children of the sun . [You]6104-my dear boy have [a very nice little woman]8679-a very nice little woman for [a wife]610-a wife well , good - bye ! "[346-adrian] To have [[his]346-adrian wife]612-his wife and [the world]597-the world thrown at [his]346-adrian face , was unendurable to [Richard]489-mrs. berry ; [he]346-adrian associated [them]4839-them somewhat after the manner of [the rick]6229-the rick and the marriage . [Charming Sir Julius]529-sir julius , always gay , always honest , dispersed [his]529-sir julius black moods . " Why , [you]529-sir julius 're taller , "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry made the discovery . " Of course [I]489-mrs. berry am . Do n't [you]529-sir julius remember [you]529-sir julius said [I]489-mrs. berry was such a little thing when [I]489-mrs. berry came out of [[my]489-mrs. berry woman]9268-my woman 's shell ? "[489-mrs. berry] " And how have [you]529-sir julius done it ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Grown to please [you]529-sir julius . "[489-mrs. berry] " Now , if [you]529-sir julius can do that , [you]529-sir julius can do anything . "[489-mrs. berry] " And so [I]489-mrs. berry would do anything . "[489-mrs. berry] " [You]489-mrs. berry would ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Honour ! "[489-mrs. berry] " Then"[489-mrs. berry] ... [his]346-adrian project recurred to [him]346-adrian . But the incongruity of speaking seriously to [Sir Julius]529-sir julius struck [him]346-adrian dumb . " Then what ? "[4841-i] asked [she]4841-i . " Then [you]529-sir julius 're [a gallant fellow]9269-a gallant fellow . "[4841-i] " That all ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Is n't it enough ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Not quite . [You]529-sir julius were going to say something . [I]4841-i saw it in [your]529-sir julius eyes . "[4841-i] " [You]529-sir julius saw that [I]489-mrs. berry admired [you]529-sir julius . "[489-mrs. berry] " Yes , but [a man]1294-a man must n't admire [a man]1294-a man . "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]4841-i suppose [I]4841-i had an idea [you]529-sir julius were [a woman]1754-a woman . "[4841-i] " What ! when [I]489-mrs. berry had the heels of [my]489-mrs. berry boots raised half an inch , "[489-mrs. berry] [Sir Julius]529-sir julius turned one heel , and volleyed out silver laughter . " [I]4841-i do n't come much above [your]529-sir julius shoulder even now , "[4841-i] [she]4841-i said , and proceeded to measure [her]4841-i height beside [him]529-sir julius with arch up - glances . " [You]529-sir julius must grow more . "[4841-i] " ' Fraid [I]529-sir julius ca n't , [Dick]9273-dick ! Bootmakers ca n't do it . "[529-sir julius] " [I]529-sir julius 'll show [you]529-sir julius how , "[529-sir julius] and [he]529-sir julius lifted [Sir Julius]529-sir julius lightly , and bore [the fair gentleman]4842-the fair gentleman to the looking - glass , holding [him]4842-the fair gentleman there exactly on a level with [his]4842-the fair gentleman head . " Will that do ? "[529-sir julius] " Yes ! Oh but [I]529-sir julius ca n't stay [here]6225-here . "[529-sir julius] " Why ca n't [you]529-sir julius ? "[529-sir julius] " Why ca n't [I]529-sir julius ? "[529-sir julius] [He]529-sir julius should have known then it was thundered at a closed door in [him]529-sir julius , that [he]529-sir julius played with fire . But the door being closed , [he]529-sir julius thought [himself]529-sir julius internally secure . [Their]4843-their eyes met . [He]529-sir julius put [her]4842-the fair gentleman down instantly . [Sir Julius]529-sir julius , charming as [he]529-sir julius was , lost [his]529-sir julius vogue . Seeing that , [the wily woman]4844-the wily woman resumed [her]4844-the wily woman shell . The memory , of [Sir Julius]529-sir julius breathing about [her]4844-the wily woman still , doubled the feminine attraction . " [I]4844-the wily woman ought to have been [an actress]9275-an actress , "[4844-the wily woman] [she]4844-the wily woman said . [Richard]489-mrs. berry told [her]4844-the wily woman [he]529-sir julius found [all natural women]4845-all natural women had a similar wish . " Yes ! Ah ! then ! if [I]512-mrs. mount had been ! "[512-mrs. mount] sighed [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount , gazing on the pattern of the carpet . [He]529-sir julius took [her]512-mrs. mount hand , and pressed it . " [You]512-mrs. mount are not happy as [you]512-mrs. mount are ? "[529-sir julius] " No . "[529-sir julius] " May [I]529-sir julius speak to [you]529-sir julius ? "[529-sir julius] " Yes . "[512-mrs. mount] [Her]512-mrs. mount nearest eye , setting a dimple of [her]512-mrs. mount cheek in motion , slid to the corner toward [her]512-mrs. mount ear , as [she]512-mrs. mount sat with [her]512-mrs. mount head sideways to [him]529-sir julius , listening . When [he]529-sir julius had gone , [she]512-mrs. mount said to [herself]512-mrs. mount : " [Old hypocrites]9276-old hypocrites talk in that way ; but [I]512-mrs. mount never heard of [a young man]7024-a young man doing it , and not making love at the same time . "[512-mrs. mount] [Their]4846-their next meeting displayed [her]512-mrs. mount quieter : subdued as [one who had been set thinking]4847-one who had been set thinking . [He]529-sir julius lauded [her]512-mrs. mount fair looks . " Do n't make [me]512-mrs. mount thrice ashamed , "[512-mrs. mount] [she]512-mrs. mount petitioned . But it was not only that mood with [her]512-mrs. mount . Dauntless defiance , that splendidly befitted [her]512-mrs. mount gallant outline and gave a wildness to [her]512-mrs. mount bright bold eyes , when [she]512-mrs. mount would call out : " Happy ? who dares say [I]512-mrs. mount 'm not happy ? D'you think if [the world]597-the world whips [me]512-mrs. mount [I]512-mrs. mount 'll wince ? [D'you]9279-d'you think [I]512-mrs. mount care for what [they]597-the world say or do ? Let [them]597-the world kill [me]512-mrs. mount ! [they]597-the world shall never get one cry out of [me]512-mrs. mount ! "[512-mrs. mount] and flashing on [the young man]2387-the young man as if [he]2387-the young man were [the congregated enemy]4849-the congregated enemy , add : " There ! now [you]2387-the young man know [me]512-mrs. mount ! "[512-mrs. mount] that was a mood that well became [her]512-mrs. mount , and helped the work . [She]512-mrs. mount ought to have been [an actress]9275-an actress . " This must not go on , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry and [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria in unison . A common object brought [them]4851-them together . [They]4851-them confined [their]4851-them talk to it , and did not disagree . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria engaged to go down to [the baronet]609-the baronet . [Both ladies]4853-both ladies knew it was a dangerous , likely to turn out a disastrous , expedition . [They]4853-both ladies agreed to it because it was something to do , and doing anything is better than doing nothing . " Do it , "[746-the wise youth] said [the wise youth]746-the wise youth , when [they]4853-both ladies made [him]2387-the young man a third , " do it , if [you]138-mrs. doria want [him]2387-the young man to be [a hermit for life]9280-a hermit for life . [You]138-mrs. doria will bring back nothing but [his]2387-the young man dead body , [ladies a Hellenic]9281-ladies a hellenic , rather than [a Roman]9282-a roman , triumph . [He]2387-the young man will listen to [you]138-mrs. doria [he]2387-the young man will accompany [you]138-mrs. doria to [the station]7201-the station [he]2387-the young man will hand [you]138-mrs. doria into [the carriage]3065-the carriage and when [you]138-mrs. doria point to [his]2387-the young man seat [he]2387-the young man will bow profoundly , and retire into [his]2387-the young man congenial mists . "[746-the wise youth] [Adrian]346-adrian spoke [their]4855-they thoughts . [They]4855-they fretted ; [they]4855-they relapsed . " Speak to [him]2387-the young man , [you]346-adrian , [Adrian]346-adrian , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . " Speak to [the boy]703-the boy solemnly . It would be almost better [he]2387-the young man should go back to that little thing [he]2387-the young man has married . "[138-mrs. doria] " Almost ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry opened [her]489-mrs. berry eyes . " [I]489-mrs. berry have been advising it for the last month and more . "[489-mrs. berry] " A choice of evils , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria 's sour - sweet face and shake of the head . [Each lady]4856-each lady saw a point of dissension , and mutually agreed , with heroic effort , to avoid it by shutting [their]4855-they mouths . What was more , [they]4855-they preserved the peace in spite of [Adrian]346-adrian 's artifices . " Well , [I]346-adrian 'll talk to [him]2387-the young man again , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said . " [I]346-adrian 'll try to get the Engine on the conventional line . "[346-adrian] " Command [him]2387-the young man ! "[138-mrs. doria] exclaimed [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . " Gentle means are , [I]489-mrs. berry think , the only means with [Richard]489-mrs. berry , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . Throwing banter aside , as much as [he]346-adrian could , [Adrian]346-adrian spoke to [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " [You]489-mrs. berry want to reform [this woman]4774-this woman . [Her]4774-this woman manner is open fair and free the traditional characteristic . [We]9287-we wo n't stop to canvass how that particular honesty of deportment that wins [your]489-mrs. berry approbation has been gained . In [[her]4774-this woman college]9288-her college it is not uncommon . [Girls]6498-girls , [you]489-mrs. berry know , are not like [boys]816-boys . At a certain age [they]6498-girls ca n't be quite natural . It 's a bad sign if [they]6498-girls do n't blush , and fib , and affect this and that . It wears off when [they]6498-girls 're [women]738-women . But a woman who speaks like [a man]1294-a man , and has all those excellent virtues [you]489-mrs. berry admire where has [she]4774-this woman learned the trick ? [She]4774-this woman tells [you]489-mrs. berry . [You]489-mrs. berry do n't surely approve of [the school]9293-the school ? Well , what is there in it , then ? Reform [her]4774-this woman , of course . The task is worthy of [your]489-mrs. berry energies . But , if [you]489-mrs. berry are appointed to do it , do n't do it publicly , and do n't attempt it just now . May [I]346-adrian ask [you]489-mrs. berry whether [[your]489-mrs. berry wife]8677-your wife participates in this undertaking ? "[346-adrian] [Richard]489-mrs. berry walked away from the interrogation . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth , who hated long unrelieved speeches and had healed [his]746-the wise youth conscience , said no more . [Dear tender Lucy]132-lucy ! [Poor darling]8173-poor darling ! [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's eyes moistened . [Her]8173-poor darling letters seemed sadder latterly . Yet [she]8173-poor darling never called to [him]746-the wise youth to come , or [he]746-the wise youth would have gone . [His]746-the wise youth heart leapt up to [her]8173-poor darling . [He]746-the wise youth announced to [Adrian]346-adrian that [he]746-the wise youth should wait no longer for [[his]746-the wise youth father]775-his father . [Adrian]346-adrian placidly nodded . [The enchantress]4860-the enchantress observed that [[her]8173-poor darling knight]4861-her knight had a clouded brow and an absent voice . " [Richard]489-mrs. berry [I]8173-poor darling ca n't call [you]489-mrs. berry [Dick]9295-dick now , [I]8173-poor darling really do n't know why "[8173-poor darling] [she]8173-poor darling said , " [I]8173-poor darling want to beg a favour of [you]489-mrs. berry . "[8173-poor darling] " Name it . [I]4860-the enchantress can still call [you]8173-poor darling [Bella]521-bella , [I]4860-the enchantress suppose ? "[4860-the enchantress] " If [you]8173-poor darling care to . What [I]4860-the enchantress want to say is this : when [you]8173-poor darling meet [me]4860-the enchantress out to cut it short please not to recognize [me]4860-the enchantress . "[4860-the enchantress] " And why ? "[4860-the enchantress] " Do [you]8173-poor darling ask to be told that ? "[4860-the enchantress] " Certainly [I]4860-the enchantress do . "[4860-the enchantress] " Then look : [I]4860-the enchantress wo n't compromise [you]8173-poor darling . "[4860-the enchantress] " [I]4860-the enchantress see no harm , [Bella]521-bella . "[4860-the enchantress] " No , "[8173-poor darling] [she]8173-poor darling caressed [his]4862-his hand , " and there is none . [I]8173-poor darling know that . But , "[8173-poor darling] modest eyelids were drooped , " [other people]1164-other people do , "[8173-poor darling] struggling eyes were raised . " What do [we]9297-we care for [other people]1164-other people ? "[8173-poor darling] " Nothing . [I]8173-poor darling do n't . Not that ! "[8173-poor darling] snapping [her]8173-poor darling finger , " [I]8173-poor darling care for [you]4862-his , though . "[8173-poor darling] A prolonged look followed the declaration . " [You]4862-his 're foolish , [Bella]521-bella . "[8173-poor darling] " Not quite so giddy that 's all . "[4862-his] [He]4862-his did not combat it with [his]4862-his usual impetuosity . [Adrian]346-adrian 's abrupt inquiry had sunk in [his]346-adrian mind , as [the wise youth]746-the wise youth intended it should . [He]346-adrian had instinctively refrained from speaking to [[Lucy]132-lucy of [this lady]7589-this lady]4864-lucy of this lady . But what [a noble creature]4866-a noble creature [the woman]2509-the woman was ! So [they]4868-they met in [the park]802-the park ; [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount whipped past [him]346-adrian ; and [secresy]530-secresy added a new sense to [their]4868-they intimacy . [Adrian]346-adrian was gratified at the result produced by [his]346-adrian eloquence . Though [this lady]7589-this lady never expressed an idea , [Richard]489-mrs. berry was not mistaken in [her]7589-this lady cleverness . [She]7589-this lady could make evenings pass gaily , and [one]836-one was not [the fellow]6183-the fellow to the other . [She]7589-this lady could make [you]4873-you forget [she]7589-this lady was [a woman]1754-a woman , and then bring the fact startlingly [home]675-home to [you]4873-you . [She]7589-this lady could read [men]761-men with one quiver of [her]7589-this lady half - closed eye - lashes . [She]7589-this lady could catch the coming mood in [a man]1294-a man , and fit [herself]7589-this lady to it . What does [a woman]1754-a woman want with ideas , who can do thus much ? Keenness of perception , conformity , delicacy of handling , these be all the qualities necessary to parasites . Love would have scared [the youth]1506-the youth : [she]7589-this lady banished it from [her]7589-this lady tongue . It may also have been true that it sickened [her]7589-this lady . [She]7589-this lady played on [his]1294-a man higher nature . [She]7589-this lady understood spontaneously what would be most strange and taking to [him]1294-a man in [a woman]1754-a woman . [Various]531-various as [the Serpent of [old Nile]532-old nile]4881-the serpent of old nile , [she]7589-this lady acted fallen beauty , humorous indifference , reckless daring , arrogance in ruin . And acting thus , what think [you]4882-you ? [She]7589-this lady did it so well because [she]7589-this lady was growing half in earnest . " [Richard]489-mrs. berry ! [I]7589-this lady am not what [I]7589-this lady was since [I]7589-this lady knew [you]489-mrs. berry . [You]489-mrs. berry will not give [me]7589-this lady up quite ? "[7589-this lady] " Never , [Bella]521-bella . "[7589-this lady] " [I]7589-this lady am not so bad as [I]7589-this lady 'm painted ! "[7589-this lady] " [You]7589-this lady are only unfortunate . "[7589-this lady] " Now that [I]7589-this lady know [you]489-mrs. berry [I]7589-this lady think so , and yet [I]7589-this lady am happier . "[7589-this lady] [She]7589-this lady told [him]4883-him [her]7589-this lady history when this soft horizon of repentance seemed to throw heaven 's twilight across it . [A woman]1754-a woman 's history , [you]4885-you know : certain chapters expunged . It was dark enough to [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " Did [you]7589-this lady love [the man]644-the man ? "[4883-him] [he]4883-him asked . " [You]7589-this lady say [you]7589-this lady love [no one]731-no one now . "[4883-him] " Did [I]1754-a woman love [him]644-the man ? [He]644-the man was [a nobleman]9301-a nobleman and [I]1754-a woman a [[tradesman]9302-tradesman 's daughter]9303-tradesman 's daughter . No . [I]1754-a woman did not love [him]644-the man . [I]1754-a woman have lived to learn it . And now [I]1754-a woman should hate [him]644-the man , if [I]1754-a woman did not despise [him]644-the man . "[1754-a woman] " Can [you]4886-you be deceived in love ? "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry , more to [himself]489-mrs. berry than to [her]4886-you . " Yes . When [we]9304-we 're young [we]9304-we can be very easily deceived . If there is such a thing as love , [we]9304-we discover it after [we]9304-we have tossed about and roughed it . Then [we]9304-we find [the man]644-the man , or [the woman]2509-the woman , that suits [us]9304-we : and then it 's too late ! [we]9304-we ca n't have [him]1400-my father . "[489-mrs. berry] " [Singular]308-singular ! "[489-mrs. berry] murmured [Richard]489-mrs. berry , ' [she]4886-you says just what [[my]0-i father]1400-my father said . " [He]0-i spoke aloud : "[4886-you] [I]0-i could forgive [you]4886-you if [you]4886-you had loved [him]1400-my father . " "[4886-you] Do n't be harsh , [grave judge]4888-grave judge ! How is [a girl]809-a girl to distinguish ? " "[809-a girl] [You]4886-you had some affection for [him]1400-my father ? [He]1400-my father was the first ? " [She]4886-you chose to admit that . "[1400-my father] Yes . And [the first who talks of love]4890-the first who talks of love to [a girl]809-a girl must be [a fool]814-a fool if [he]4890-the first who talks of love does n't blind [her]809-a girl . " "[4890-the first who talks of love] That makes what is called first love nonsense . " "[4890-the first who talks of love] Is n't it ? " [He]0-i repelled the insinuation . "[4890-the first who talks of love] Because [I]0-i know it is not , [Bella]521-bella . " Nevertheless [she]4886-you had opened a wider view of [the world]597-the world to [him]0-i , and a colder . [He]0-i thought poorly of [girls]6498-girls . [A woman]1754-a woman [a sensible , brave , beautiful woman]9310-a sensible , brave , beautiful woman seemed , on comparison , infinitely nobler than [those weak creatures]9311-those weak creatures . [She]1754-a woman was best in [her]1754-a woman character of lovely rebel accusing foul injustice . "[521-bella] What am [I]0-i to do ? [You]4893-you tell [me]0-i to be different . How can [I]0-i ? What am [I]0-i to do ? Will [virtuous people]4894-virtuous people let [me]0-i earn [my]0-i bread ? [I]0-i could not get [[a housemaid]4895-a housemaid 's place]4896-a housemaid 's place ! [They]4894-virtuous people would n't have [me]0-i [I]0-i see [their]4894-virtuous people noses smelling ! Yes [I]0-i can go to [the hospital]4897-the hospital and sing behind a screen ! Do [you]4893-you expect [me]0-i to bury [myself]0-i alive ? Why , [man]6035-man , [I]0-i have blood : [I]0-i ca n't become a stone . [You]4893-you say [I]0-i am honest , and [I]0-i will be . Then let [me]0-i till [you]4893-you that [I]0-i have been used to luxuries , and [I]0-i ca n't do without [them]4899-them . [I]0-i might have married [men]761-men lots would have had [me]0-i . But who marries one like [me]0-i but [a fool]814-a fool ? and [I]0-i could not marry [a fool]814-a fool . [The man]644-the man [I]0-i marry [I]0-i must respect . [He]644-the man could not respect [me]0-i [I]0-i should know [him]644-the man to be [a fools]4904-a fools and [I]0-i should be worse off than [I]0-i am now . As [I]0-i am now , [they]4905-they may look as pious as [they]4905-they like [I]0-i laugh at [them]4905-they ! " And so forth : direr things . Imputations upon [wives]9312-wives : horrible exultation at the universal peccancy of [husbands]9313-husbands . [This lovely outcast]9314-this lovely outcast almost made [him]644-the man think [she]9314-this lovely outcast had the right on [her]9314-this lovely outcast side , so keenly [her]9314-this lovely outcast Parthian arrows pierced the holy centres of society , and exposed its rottenness . [[Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount 's house]9315-mrs. mount 's house was discreetly conducted : nothing ever occurred to shock [him]644-the man [there]6062-there . [The young man]2387-the young man would ask [himself]2387-the young man where the difference was between [her]9314-this lovely outcast and [the Women of society]9318-the women of society ? How base , too , was [the army of [banded hypocrites]9320-banded hypocrites]9319-the army of banded hypocrites ! [He]644-the man was ready to declare war against [them]9320-banded hypocrites on [her]9314-this lovely outcast behalf . [His]644-the man casus beli , accurately worded , would have read curiously . Because [the world]597-the world refused to lure [the lady]990-the lady to virtue with the offer of [a housemaid]4895-a housemaid 's place , [[our]9324-our knight]9325-our knight threw down [his]644-the man challenge . But [the lady]990-the lady had scornfully rebutted this prospect of a return to chastity . Then the form of the challenge must be : Because [the world]597-the world declined to support [the lady]990-the lady in luxury for nothing ! But what did that mean ? In other words : [she]990-the lady was to receive [the devil]6445-the devil 's wages without rendering [him]6445-the devil [her]990-the lady services . Such an arrangement appears hardly fair on [the world]597-the world or on [the devil]6445-the devil . [Heroes]3147-heroes will have to conquer both before [they]3147-heroes will get [them]3147-heroes to subscribe to it . [Heroes]3147-heroes , however , are not in the habit of wording [their]3147-heroes declarations of war at all . [Lance]533-lance in rest [they]3147-heroes challenge and [they]3147-heroes charge . Like [women]738-women [they]3147-heroes trust to instinct , and graft on it the muscle of [men]761-men . Wide fly [the leisurely - remonstrating hosts]9336-the leisurely - remonstrating hosts : institutions are scattered , [they]3147-heroes know not wherefore , heads are broken that have not the balm of a reason why . ' Tis instinct strikes ! Surely there is something divine in instinct . Still , war declared , where were [these hosts]9337-these hosts ? [The hero]3139-the hero could not charge down on [the ladies]3205-the ladies and [gentlemen]6045-gentlemen in [a ballroom]9341-a ballroom , and spoil the quadrille . [He]3139-the hero had sufficient reticence to avoid sounding [his]3139-the hero challenge in the Law Courts ; nor could [he]3139-the hero well go into [the Houses of Parliament]9342-the houses of parliament with a trumpet , though to come to a tussle with [[the nation]9343-the nation 's direct representatives]9344-the nation 's direct representatives did seem the likelier method . It was likewise out of the question that [he]3139-the hero should enter [every house]9345-every house and [shop]9346-shop , and battle with [its master]9347-its master in the cause of [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount . Where , then , was [[his]3139-the hero enemy]1377-his enemy ? [Everybody]1030-everybody was [[his]3139-the hero enemy]1377-his enemy , and [everybody]1030-everybody was nowhere ! Shall [he]3139-the hero convoke multitudes on [Wimbledon Common]9352-wimbledon common ? [Blue Policemen]9353-blue policemen , and a distant dread of ridicule , bar all [his]3139-the hero projects . Alas for [the hero]3139-the hero in [our]9355-our day ! Nothing teaches a strong arm [its]9356-its impotence so much as knocking at empty air . "[0-i] What can [I]0-i do for [this poor woman]4906-this poor woman ? " cried [Richard]489-mrs. berry , after fighting [[his]0-i phantom enemy]9357-his phantom enemy till [he]0-i was worn out . "[534-rip] [O Rip]534-rip ! [old Rip]534-rip ! " [he]0-i addressed [[his]0-i friend]614-his friend , "[534-rip] [I]0-i 'm distracted . [I]0-i wish [I]0-i was dead ! What good am [I]0-i for ? Miserable ! selfish ! What have [I]0-i done but make every soul [I]0-i know wretched about [me]0-i ? [I]0-i follow [my]0-i own inclinations [I]0-i make [people]661-people help [me]0-i by lying as hard as [they]661-people can and [I]0-i 'm [a liar]6369-a liar . And when [I]0-i 've got it [I]0-i 'm ashamed of [myself]0-i . And now when [I]0-i do see something unselfish for [me]0-i to do , [I]0-i come upon grins [I]0-i do n't know where to turn how to act and [I]0-i laugh at [myself]0-i like [a devil]7146-a devil ! " It was only friend [Ripton]158-ripton 's ear that was required , so [his]158-ripton words went for little : but [Ripton]158-ripton did say [he]158-ripton thought there was small matter to be ashamed of in winning and wearing the Beauty of [Earth]105-earth . [Richard]489-mrs. berry added [his]158-ripton customary comment of "[7146-a devil] [Poor little thing]4910-poor little thing ! " [He]158-ripton fought [his]158-ripton duello with empty air till [he]158-ripton was exhausted . A last letter written to [[his]158-ripton father]775-his father procured [him]158-ripton no reply . Then , said [he]158-ripton , [I]4910-poor little thing have tried [my]4910-poor little thing utmost . [I]4910-poor little thing have tried to be dutiful [[my]4910-poor little thing father]1400-my father wo n't listen to [me]4910-poor little thing . One thing [I]4910-poor little thing can do [I]4910-poor little thing can go down to [[my]4910-poor little thing dear girl]9172-my dear girl , and make [her]9172-my dear girl happy , and save [her]9172-my dear girl at least from some of the consequences of [my]4910-poor little thing rashness . "[4910-poor little thing] There 's nothing better for [me]0-i ! " [he]0-i groaned . [His]0-i great ambition must be covered by a house - top : [he]0-i and the cat must warm [themselves]9362-themselves on the domestic hearth ! [The hero]3139-the hero was not aware that [his]0-i heart moved [him]0-i to this . [His]0-i heart was not now in open communion with [his]0-i mind . [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount heard that [[her]512-mrs. mount friend]9364-her friend was going would go . [She]512-mrs. mount knew [he]9364-her friend was going to [[his]9364-her friend wife]612-his wife . Far from discouraging [him]9364-her friend , [she]512-mrs. mount said nobly : "[0-i] Go [I]0-i believe [I]0-i have kept [you]4911-you . Let [us]4912-us have an evening together , and then go : for good , if [you]4911-you like . If not , then to meet again another time . Forget [me]0-i . [I]0-i sha n't forget [you]4911-you . [You]4911-you 're [the best fellow [I]0-i ever knew]4913-the best fellow i ever knew , [Richard]489-mrs. berry . [You]4911-you are , on [my]0-i honour ! [I]0-i swear [I]0-i would not step in between [you]4911-you and [[your]4911-you wife]8677-your wife to cause either of [you]4911-you a moment 's unhappiness . When [I]0-i can be [another woman]3555-another woman [I]0-i will , and [I]0-i shall think of [you]4911-you then . " [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry heard from [Adrian]346-adrian that [Richard]489-mrs. berry was positively going to [[his]4911-you wife]612-his wife . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth modestly veiled [his]746-the wise youth own merit in bringing it about by saying : "[0-i] [I]0-i could n't see [that poor little woman left alone down there]4916-that poor little woman left alone down there any longer . " "[4916-that poor little woman left alone down there] Well ! Yes ! " said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , to whom the modest speech was repeated , "[4916-that poor little woman left alone down there] [I]0-i suppose , [poor boy]831-poor boy , it 's the best [he]831-poor boy can do now . " [Richard]489-mrs. berry bade [them]9368-them adieu , and went to spend [his]4911-you last evening with [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount . [The enchantress]4860-the enchantress received [him]4911-you in state . "[0-i] Do [you]831-poor boy know this dress ? No ? It 's the dress [I]0-i wore when [I]0-i first met [you]831-poor boy not when [I]0-i first saw [you]831-poor boy . [I]0-i think [I]0-i remarked [you]831-poor boy , [sir]6036-sir , before [you]831-poor boy deigned to cast an eye upon humble [me]0-i . When [we]4919-we first met [we]4919-we drank champagne together , and [I]0-i intend to celebrate [our]4919-we parting in the same liquor . Will [you]831-poor boy liquor with [me]0-i , [old boy]4920-old boy ? " [She]9370-she was gay . [She]9370-she revived [Sir Julius]529-sir julius occasionally . [He]529-sir julius , dispirited , left the talking all to [her]9370-she . [Mrs. Mount]512-mrs. mount kept [a footman]1733-a footman . At a late hour [the man of calves]9372-the man of calves dressed the table for supper . It was a point of honour for [Richard]489-mrs. berry to sit down to it and try to eat . Drinking , thanks to [the kindly mother nature]9373-the kindly mother nature , who loves to see [[her]9373-the kindly mother nature children]9374-her children made fools of , is always an easier matter . [The footman]3947-the footman was diligent ; the champagne corks feebly recalled the file - firing at [Richmond]95-richmond . "[831-poor boy] [We]4919-we 'll drink to what [we]4919-we might have been , [Dick]4921-dick , " said [the enchantress]4860-the enchantress . Oh , the glorious wreck [she]512-mrs. mount looked . [His]4921-dick heart choked as [he]4921-dick gulped the buzzing wine . "[4921-dick] What ! down , [[my]0-i boy]1718-my boy ? " [she]512-mrs. mount cried . "[4923-they] [They]4923-they shall never see [me]0-i hoist signals of distress . [We]4919-we must all die , and the secret of the thing is to die game , by [Jove]518-jove ! Did [you]4924-you ever hear of [Laura Fern]535-laura ? [a superb girl]4925-a superb girl ! handsomer than [[your]4924-you humble servant]4926-your humble servant if [you]4924-you 'll believe it [a ' Miss]4927-a ' miss ' in the bargain , and as a consequence , [I]0-i suppose , [a much greater rake]4928-a much greater rake . [She]535-laura was in [the hunting - field]4929-the hunting - field . [Her]535-laura horse threw [her]535-laura , and [she]535-laura fell plump on a stake . It went into [her]535-laura left breast . [All the fellows]4930-all the fellows crowded round [her]535-laura , and [one young man]4931-one young man , who was in love with [her]535-laura [he]4931-one young man sits in [the House of Peers]4932-the house of peers now [we]4933-we used to call [him]4931-one young man ` [Duck]536-duck ' because [he]4931-one young man was such [a dear]4934-a dear [he]4931-one young man dropped from [his]4931-one young man horse to [his]4931-one young man knees : ' [Laura]535-laura ! [Laura]535-laura ! [[my]0-i darling]7104-my darling ! speak a word to [me]0-i ! the last ! ' [She]535-laura turned over all white and bloody ! ' [I]0-i [I]0-i sha n't be in at the death ! ' and gave up the ghost ! Was n't that dying game ? Here 's to the example of [Laura Fenn]537-laura fenn ! Why , what 's the matter ? See ! it makes [a man]1294-a man turn pale to hear how [a woman]1754-a woman can die . Fill the glasses , [John]513-john . Why , [you]513-john 're as bad ! " "[513-john] It 's give [me]0-i a turn , [[my]0-i lady]7056-my lady , " pleaded [John]513-john , and [the man]644-the man 's hand was unsteady as [he]0-i poured out the wine . "[513-john] [You]513-john ought not to listen . Go , and , drink some brandy . " [John footman]513-john went from [the room]671-the room . "[0-i] [[My]0-i brave [Dick]4940-dick]9241-my brave dick ! [Richard]489-mrs. berry ! what a face [you]4940-dick 've got ! " [He]0-i showed a deep frown on a colourless face . "[489-mrs. berry] Ca n't [you]4940-dick bear to hear of blood ? [You]4940-dick know , it was only [one naughty woman out of [the world]597-the world]4941-one naughty woman out of the world . [The clergyman of [the parish]2469-the parish]4943-the clergyman of the parish did n't refuse to give [her]4941-one naughty woman out of the world decent burial . [We]4945-we Christians ! Hurrah ! " [She]4941-one naughty woman out of the world cheered , and laughed . A lurid splendour glanced about [her]4941-one naughty woman out of the world like lights from the pit . "[0-i] Pledge [me]0-i , [Dick]4946-dick ! Drink , and recover [yourself]4946-dick . [Who minds]4947-who minds ? [We]4945-we must all die the good and the bad . Ashes to ashes dust to dust and wine for living lips ! That 's poetry almost . Sentiment : ` May [we]4945-we never say die till [we]4945-we 've drunk [our]4945-we fill ! Not bad eh ? A little vulgar , perhaps , by [Jove]518-jove ! Do [you]4940-dick think [me]0-i horrid ? " "[4940-dick] Where 's the wine ? " [Richard]489-mrs. berry shouted . [He]4949-dick drank a couple of glasses in succession , and stared about . Was [he]4949-dick in hell , with a lost soul raving to [him]4949-dick ? "[4940-dick] Nobly spoken ! and nobly acted upon , [[my]0-i brave [Dick]4949-dick]9241-my brave dick ! Now [we]4945-we 'll be [companions]4950-companions . " [She]489-mrs. berry wished that heaven had made [her]489-mrs. berry such [a man]1294-a man . "[4950-companions] Ah ! [Dick]4951-dick ! [Dick]4952-dick ! too late ! too late ! " Softly fell [her]489-mrs. berry voice . [Her]489-mrs. berry eyes threw slanting beams . "[4952-dick] Do [you]4951-dick see this ? " [She]489-mrs. berry pointed to a symbolic golden anchor studded with gems and coiled with a rope of hair in [her]489-mrs. berry bosom . It was a gift of [his]4952-dick . "[4951-dick] Do [you]4951-dick know when [I]0-i stole the lock ? [Foolish Dick]4953-foolish dick ! [you]4951-dick gave [me]0-i an anchor without a rope . Come and see . " [She]489-mrs. berry rose from the table , and threw [herself]489-mrs. berry on the sofa . "[4951-dick] Do n't [you]4951-dick recognize [your]4951-dick own hair ! [I]0-i should know a thread of mine among [a million]4954-a million . " Something of the strength of [Samson]538-samson went out of [him]4952-dick as [he]4952-dick inspected [his]4952-dick hair on the bosom of [Delilah]539-delilah . "[0-i] And [you]4951-dick knew nothing of it ! [You]4951-dick hardly know it now [you]4951-dick see it ! What could n't [a woman]1754-a woman steal from [you]4951-dick ? But [you]4951-dick 're not vain , and that 's a protection . [You]4951-dick 're a miracle , [Dick]4956-dick : [a man that 's not vain]4957-a man that 's not vain ! Sit here . " [She]4951-dick curled up [her]4951-dick feet to give [him]4956-dick place on the sofa . "[4956-dick] Now let [us]4958-us talk like [friends that part to meet no more]4959-friends that part to meet no more . [You]4951-dick found [a ship with fever on board]4960-a ship with fever on board , and [you]4951-dick were n't afraid to come alongside and keep [her]4960-a ship with fever on board company . The fever is n't catching , [you]4951-dick see . Let [us]4958-us mingle [our]4958-us tears together . Ha ! ha ! [a man]1294-a man said that once to [me]0-i . [The hypocrite]4962-the hypocrite wanted to catch the fever , but [he]4962-the hypocrite was too old . How old are [you]4951-dick , [Dick]4963-dick ? " [Richard]489-mrs. berry pushed a few months forward . "[4951-dick] Twenty - one ? [You]4951-dick just look it , [[you]4951-dick blooming boy]4964-you blooming boy . Now tell [me]0-i [my]0-i age , [Adonis]540-adonis ! Twenty what ? " [Richard]489-mrs. berry had given [the lady]990-the lady twenty - five years . [She]990-the lady laughed violently . "[4951-dick] [You]4951-dick do n't pay compliments , [Dick]4965-dick . Best to be honest ; guess again . [You]4951-dick do n't like to ? Not twenty - five , or twenty - four , or twenty - three , or see how [he]1294-a man begins to stare ! -twenty - two . Just twenty - one , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear . [I]0-i think [my]0-i birthday 's somewhere in next month . Why , look at [me]0-i , close closer . Have [I]0-i a wrinkle ? " "[0-i] And when , in heaven 's name!" ... [he]0-i stopped short . "[0-i] [I]0-i understand [you]6235-my dear . When did [I]0-i commence for to live ? At the ripe age of sixteen [I]0-i saw [a nobleman]9301-a nobleman in despair because of [my]0-i beauty . [He]9301-a nobleman vowed [he]9301-a nobleman 'd die . [I]0-i did n't want [him]9301-a nobleman to do that . So to save [the poor man]938-the poor man for [[his]938-the poor man family]6296-his family , [I]0-i ran away with [him]938-the poor man , and [I]0-i dare say [they]6296-his family did n't appreciate the sacrifice , and [he]938-the poor man soon forgot to , if [he]938-the poor man ever did . It 's the way of [the world]597-the world ! " [Richard]489-mrs. berry seized some dead champagne , emptied the bottle into a tumbler , and drank it off . [John footman]513-john entered to clear the table , and [they]9381-they were left without further interruption . "[521-bella] [Bella]521-bella ! [Bella]521-bella ! " [Richard]489-mrs. berry uttered in a deep sad voice , as [he]0-i walked [the room]671-the room . [She]521-bella leaned on [her]521-bella arm , [her]521-bella hair crushed against a reddened cheek , [her]521-bella eyes half - shut and dreamy . "[521-bella] [Bella]521-bella ! " [he]0-i dropped beside [her]521-bella . "[521-bella] [You]521-bella are unhappy . " [She]521-bella blinked and yawned , as one who is awakened suddenly . "[521-bella] [I]0-i think [you]4971-his spoke , " said [she]521-bella . "[4971-his] [You]521-bella are unhappy , [Bella]521-bella . [You]521-bella ca n't conceal it . [Your]521-bella laugh sounds like madness . [You]521-bella must be unhappy . [So young]4972-so young , too ! Only twenty - one ! " "[4972-so young] What does it matter ? Who cares for [me]0-i ? " The mighty pity falling from [his]4971-his eyes took in [her]521-bella whole shape . [She]521-bella did not mistake it for tenderness , as [another]2590-another would have done . "[4972-so young] Who cares for [you]521-bella , [Bella]521-bella ? [I]0-i do . What makes [my]0-i misery now , but to see [you]521-bella there , and know of no way of helping [you]521-bella ? [Father of mercy]4973-father of mercy ! it seems too much to have to stand by powerless while such ruin is going on ! " [Her]521-bella hand was shaken in [his]4971-his by the passion of torment with which [his]4971-his frame quaked . Involuntarily a tear started between [her]521-bella eyelids . [She]521-bella glanced up at [him]4971-his quickly , then looked down , drew [her]521-bella hand from [his]4971-his , and smoothed it , eying it . "[521-bella] [Bella]521-bella ! [you]521-bella have [a father alive]4974-a father alive ! " "[4975-a linendraper] [A linendraper]4975-a linendraper , [dear]7001-dear . [He]4974-a father alive wears a white neck - cloth . " This article of apparel instantaneously changed the tone of the conversation , for [he]4971-his , rising abruptly , nearly squashed [the lady]990-the lady 's lap - dog , whose squeaks and howls were piteous , and demanded the most fervent caresses of [its mistress]9385-its mistress . It was : "[4974-a father alive] Oh , [[my]0-i poor pet]4977-my poor pet [Mumpsy]541-mumpsy , and [he]541-mumpsy did n't like a nasty great big ugly heavy foot an [his]541-mumpsy poor soft silky mum mum back , [he]541-mumpsy did n't , and [he]541-mumpsy soodn't that [he]541-mumpsy mum mum soodn't ; and [he]541-mumpsy cried out and knew the place to come to , and was oh so sorry for what had happened to [him]541-mumpsy mum mum mum and now [he]541-mumpsy was going to be made happy , [[his]541-mumpsy mistress]4978-his mistress make [him]541-mumpsy happy mum mum mum moo - o - o - o. " "[4978-his mistress] Yes ! " said [Richard]489-mrs. berry , savagely , from the other end of [the room]671-the room , "[0-i] [you]0-i care for the happiness of [your]0-i dog . " "[0-i] A course se does , " [Mumpsy]541-mumpsy was simperingly assured in the thick of [his]541-mumpsy silky flanks . [Richard]489-mrs. berry looked for [his]0-i hat . [Mumpsy]541-mumpsy was deposited on the sofa in a twinkling . "[0-i] Now , " said [the lady]990-the lady , "[0-i] [you]0-i must come and beg [Mumpsy]541-mumpsy 's pardon , whether [you]0-i meant to do it or no , because little doggies ca n't tell that how should [they]4979-they ? And there 's poor [Mumpsy]541-mumpsy thinking [you]0-i 're a great terrible rival that tries to squash [him]541-mumpsy all flat to nothing , on purpose , pretending [you]0-i did n't see ; and [he]541-mumpsy 's trembling , [poor dear wee pet]4980-poor dear wee pet ! And [I]0-i may love [[my]0-i dog]4981-my dog , [sir]6036-sir , if [I]0-i like ; and [I]0-i do ; and [I]0-i wo n't have [him]541-mumpsy ill - treated , for [he]541-mumpsy 's never been jealous of [you]0-i , and [he]541-mumpsy is [a darling]3597-a darling , ten times truer than [men]761-men , and [I]0-i love [him]541-mumpsy fifty times better . So come to [him]541-mumpsy with [me]0-i . " First a smile changed [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's face ; then laughing a melancholy laugh , [he]541-mumpsy surrendered to [her]9388-her humour , and went through the form of begging [Mumpsy]541-mumpsy 's pardon . "[4985-the dear dog] [The dear dog]4985-the dear dog ! [I]0-i do believe [he]541-mumpsy saw [we]4986-we were getting dull , " said [she]9388-her . "[541-mumpsy] And immolated [himself]541-mumpsy intentionally ? [Noble animal]4987-noble animal ! " "[4987-noble animal] Well , [we]4986-we 'll act as if [we]4986-we thought so . Let [us]4986-we be gay , [Richard]489-mrs. berry , and not part like [ancient fogies]4988-ancient fogies . Where 's [your]489-mrs. berry fun ? [You]489-mrs. berry can rattle ; why do n't [you]489-mrs. berry ? [You]489-mrs. berry have n't seen [me]0-i in one of [[my]0-i characters]4989-my characters not [Sir Julius]529-sir julius : wait a couple of minutes . " [She]9388-her ran out . [A white visage]9389-a white visage reappeared behind a spring of flame . [Her]9388-her black hair was scattered over [her]9388-her shoulders and fell half across [her]9388-her brows . [She]9388-her moved slowly , and came up to [him]529-sir julius , fastening weird eyes on [him]529-sir julius , pointing a finger at the region of [witches]9390-witches . Sepulchral cadences accompanied the representation . [He]529-sir julius did not listen , for [he]529-sir julius was thinking what [a deadly charming and exquisitely horrid witch]9391-a deadly charming and exquisitely horrid witch [she]9388-her was . Something in the way [her]9388-her underlids worked seemed to remind [him]529-sir julius of a forgotten picture ; but a veil hung on the picture . There could be no analogy , for this was beautiful and devilish , and that , if [he]529-sir julius remembered rightly , had the beauty of seraphs . [His]529-sir julius reflections and [her]9388-her performance were stayed by a shriek . The spirits of wine had run over the plate [she]9388-her held to the floor . [She]9388-her had the coolness to put the plate down on the table , while [he]529-sir julius stamped out the flame on the carpet . Again [she]9388-her shrieked : [she]9388-her thought [she]9388-her was on fire . [He]529-sir julius fell on [his]529-sir julius knees and clasped [her]9388-her skirts all round , drawing [his]529-sir julius arms down them several times . Still kneeling , [he]529-sir julius looked up , and asked , "[529-sir julius] Do [you]4990-you feel safe now ? " [She]9388-her bent [her]9388-her face glaring down till the ends of [her]9388-her hair touched [his]529-sir julius cheek . Said [she]9388-her , "[4991-you] Do [you]4991-you ? " Was [she]9388-her [a witch]9392-a witch verily ? There was sorcery in [her]9388-her breath ; sorcery in [her]9388-her hair : the ends of it stung [him]529-sir julius like little snakes . "[4991-you] How do [I]0-i do it , [Dick]4992-dick ? " [she]9388-her flung back , laughing . "[4992-dick] Like [you]4990-you do everything , [Bella]521-bella , " [he]529-sir julius said , and took breath . "[4990-you] There ! [I]0-i wo n't be [a witch]9392-a witch ; [I]0-i wo n't be [a witch]9392-a witch : [they]4995-they may burn [me]0-i to a cinder , but [I]0-i wo n't be [a witch]9392-a witch ! " [She]9388-her sang , throwing [her]9388-her hair about , and stamping [her]9388-her feet . "[9392-a witch] [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i look [a figure]4997-a figure . [I]0-i must go and tidy [myself]0-i . " "[0-i] No , do n't change . [I]0-i like to see [you]4990-you so . " [He]0-i gazed at [her]9388-her with a mixture of wonder and admiration . "[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't think [you]4990-you [the same person]4998-the same person not even when [you]4990-you laugh . " "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry , " [her]9388-her tone was serious , "[489-mrs. berry] [you]489-mrs. berry were going to speak to [me]0-i of [[my]0-i parents]4999-my parents . " "[489-mrs. berry] How wild and awful [you]489-mrs. berry looked , [Bella]521-bella ! " "[521-bella] [[My]0-i father]1400-my father , [Richard]489-mrs. berry , was [a very respectable man]5001-a very respectable man . " "[489-mrs. berry] [Bella]521-bella , [you]489-mrs. berry 'll haunt [me]0-i like a ghost . " "[521-bella] [[My]0-i mother]5002-my mother died in [my]0-i infancy , [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " "[489-mrs. berry] Do n't put up [your]489-mrs. berry hair , [Bella]521-bella . " "[521-bella] [I]0-i was [an only child]5003-an only child ! " [Her]521-bella head shook sorrowfully at the glistening fire - irons . [He]6302-your father followed the abstracted intentness of [her]521-bella look , and came upon [her]521-bella words . "[521-bella] Ah , yes ! speak of [[your]521-bella father]6302-your father , [Bella]521-bella . Speak of [him]6302-your father . " "[6302-your father] Shall [I]0-i haunt [you]521-bella , and come to [your]521-bella bedside , and cry , ' ` Tis time ' ? " "[0-i] [Dear Bella]542-bella ! if [you]521-bella will tell [me]0-i where [he]6302-your father lives , [I]0-i will go to [him]6302-your father . [He]6302-your father shall receive [you]521-bella . [He]6302-your father shall not refuse [he]6302-your father shall forgive [you]521-bella . " "[6302-your father] If [I]0-i haunt [you]521-bella , [you]521-bella ca n't forget [me]0-i , [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " "[489-mrs. berry] Let [me]0-i go to [[your]521-bella father]6302-your father , [Bella]542-bella let [me]0-i go to [him]6302-your father to - morrow . [I]0-i 'll give [you]521-bella [my]0-i time . It 's all [I]0-i can give . O [Bella]542-bella ! let [me]0-i save [you]521-bella . " "[0-i] So [you]489-mrs. berry like [me]0-i best dishevelled , do [you]489-mrs. berry , [[you]489-mrs. berry naughty boy]5006-you naughty boy ! Ha ! ha ! " and away [she]542-bella burst from [him]5008-dick , and up flew [her]542-bella hair , as [she]542-bella danced across [the room]671-the room , and fell at full length on the sofa . [He]5008-dick felt giddy : bewitched . "[5007-our] [We]5007-our 'll talk of everyday things , [Dick]5008-dick , " [she]542-bella called to [him]5008-dick from the sofa . "[5008-dick] It 's [our]5007-our last evening . [Our]5007-our last ? [Heigho]543-heigho ! It makes [me]0-i sentimental . How 's that [Mr. Ripson]544-mr. ripson , [Pipson]545-pipson , [Nipson]546-nipson ? it 's not complimentary , but [I]0-i ca n't remember names of that sort . Why do [you]5008-dick have [friends of that sort]5009-friends of that sort ? [He]5008-dick 's not [a gentleman]698-a gentleman . Better is [he]5008-dick ? Well , [he]5008-dick 's rather too insignificant for [me]0-i . Why do [you]5008-dick sit off there ? Come to [me]0-i instantly . [There]6062-there [I]0-i 'll sit up , and be proper , and [you]5008-dick 'll have plenty of room . Talk , [Dick]5012-dick ! " [He]5012-dick was reflecting on the fact that [her]5008-dick eyes were brown . They had a haughty sparkle when [she]5008-dick pleased , and when [she]5008-dick pleased a soft languor circled them . Excitement had dyed [her]5008-dick cheeks deep red . [He]5012-dick was [a youth]6399-a youth , and [she]5008-dick [an enchantress]9395-an enchantress . [He]5012-dick [a hero]2675-a hero ; [she]5008-dick [a female will - o'-the - wisp]9397-a female will - o'-the - wisp . The eyes were languid now , set in rosy colour . "[5012-dick] [You]5012-dick will not leave [me]0-i yet , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ? not yet ? " [He]5012-dick had no thought of departing : "[5012-dick] It 's [our]5013-our last night [I]0-i suppose it 's [our]5013-our last hour together in [this world]6473-this world and [I]0-i do n't want to meet [you]489-mrs. berry in the next , for poor [Dick]5015-dick will have to come to such [a very , very disagreeable place]5016-a very , very disagreeable place to make the visit . " [He]5012-dick grasped [her]542-bella hand at this . "[5015-dick] Yes , [he]5015-dick will ! too true ! ca n't be helped : [they]5017-they say [I]0-i 'm handsome . " "[5017-they] [You]5012-dick 're lovely , [Bella]542-bella . " [She]542-bella drank in [his]5012-dick homage . "[542-bella] Well , [we]5013-our 'll admit it . [[His]5015-dick Highness]5018-his highness below likes [lovely women]5019-lovely women , [I]0-i hear say . [A gentleman of taste]5020-a gentleman of taste ! [You]489-mrs. berry do n't know all [my]0-i accomplishments yet , [Richard]489-mrs. berry . " "[489-mrs. berry] [I]0-i sha n't be astonished at anything new , [Bella]542-bella . " "[542-bella] Then hear , and wonder . " [Her]542-bella voice trolled out some lively roulades . "[542-bella] Do n't [you]489-mrs. berry think [he]5015-dick 'll make [me]0-i [[his]5015-dick prima donna]5021-his prima donna below ? It 's nonsense to tell [me]0-i there 's no singing there . And the atmosphere will be favourable to the voice . No damp , [you]489-mrs. berry know . [You]489-mrs. berry saw the piano why did n't [you]489-mrs. berry ask [me]0-i to sing before ? [I]0-i can sing Italian . [I]0-i had [a master who made love to [me]0-i]5022-a master who made love to me . [I]0-i forgave [him]5022-a master who made love to me because of [the music - stool men]5023-the music - stool men ca n't help it on a music - stool , [poor dears]5024-poor dears ! " [She]5021-his prima donna went to the piano , struck the notes , and sang "[0-i] ' [My]0-i heart , [my]0-i heart [I]0-i think ' twill break . ' " Because [I]0-i 'm such [a rake]6846-a rake . [I]0-i do n't know any other reason . No ; [I]0-i hate sentimental songs . Wo n't sing that . Ta - tiddy - tiddy - iddy a ... e ! How ridiculous [those women]9399-those women were , coming [home]675-home from [Richmond]95-richmond ! ' Once the sweet romance of story Clad [thy]5026-thy moving form with grace ; Once [the world]597-the world and all its glory Was but framework to [thy]5026-thy face . Ah , too fair ! what [I]0-i remember Might [my]0-i soul recall but no ! To the winds this wretched ember Of a fire that falls so low ! ' "[0-i] Hum ! do n't much like that . Tum - te - tum - tum accanto al fuoco heigho ! [I]0-i do n't want to show off , [Dick]5025-dick or to break down so [I]0-i wo n't try that . ' Oh ! but for [thee]5026-thy , oh ! but for [thee]5026-thy , [I]0-i might have been [a happy wife]5027-a happy wife , And nursed [a baby]7763-a baby on [my]0-i knee , And never blushed to give [it]7763-a baby life . ' " [I]5029-young gentlemen made of made of used to sing that when [I]5029-young gentlemen made of made of was [a girl]809-a girl , [sweet Richard]489-mrs. berry , and did n't know at all , at all , what it meant . Must n't sing that sort of song in company . [We]9403-we 're oh ! so proper even [we]9403-we ! ' If [I]5029-young gentlemen made of made of had [a husband]6957-a husband , what think [you]5026-thy [I]5029-young gentlemen made of made of 'd do ? [I]5029-young gentlemen made of made of 'd make it [my]5029-young gentlemen made of made of business to keep [him]6957-a husband [a lover]7031-a lover ; For when [a young gentleman]6242-a young gentleman ceases to woo , Some other amusement [he]6242-a young gentleman 'll quickly discover . ' "[5029-young gentlemen made of made of] For such are [young gentlemen made of made of]5029-young gentlemen made of made of : such are [young gentlemen]6206-young gentlemen made of ! " After this trifling [she]5029-young gentlemen made of made of sang a Spanish ballad sweetly . [He]6957-a husband was in the mood when imagination intensely vivifies everything . Mere suggestions of music sufficed . [The lady in the ballad]9407-the lady in the ballad had been wronged . [Lo]547-lo ! it was [the lady]990-the lady before [him]6957-a husband ; and soft horns blew ; [he]6957-a husband smelt the languid night - flowers ; [he]6957-a husband saw the stars crowd large and close above [the arid plain]9409-the arid plain [this lady]7589-this lady leaning at [her]7589-this lady window desolate , pouring out [her]7589-this lady abandoned heart . [Heroes]3147-heroes know little what [they]3147-heroes owe to champagne . [The lady]990-the lady wandered to [Venice]106-venice . [Thither]548-thither [he]6957-a husband followed [her]990-the lady at a leap . In [Venice]106-venice [she]990-the lady was not happy . [He]6957-a husband was prepared for the misery of [any woman]8027-any woman anywhere . But , oh ! to be with [her]990-the lady ! To glide with phantom - motion through [throbbing street]9414-throbbing street ; past [houses muffled in shadow and gloomy legends]9415-houses muffled in shadow and gloomy legends ; under [storied bridges]9416-storied bridges ; past [palaces charged with full life in dead quietness]9417-palaces charged with full life in dead quietness ; past [grand old towers]9418-grand old towers , [colossal squares]9419-colossal squares , [gleaming quays]9420-gleaming quays , and out , and on with [her]990-the lady , on into the silver infinity shaking over [seas]9421-seas ! Was it the champagne ? the music ? or the poetry ? Something of the two former , perhaps : but most [the enchantress]4860-the enchantress playing upon [him]6957-a husband . How many instruments can [not clever women]9423-not clever women play upon at the same moment ! And [this enchantress]9424-this enchantress was not too clever , or [he]6957-a husband might have felt [her]9424-this enchantress touch . [She]9424-this enchantress was no longer absolutely bent on winning [him]6957-a husband , or [he]6957-a husband might have seen a manoeuvre . [She]9424-this enchantress liked [him]6957-a husband liked none better . [She]9424-this enchantress wished [him]6957-a husband well . [Her]9424-this enchantress pique was satisfied . Still [he]6957-a husband was handsome , and [he]6957-a husband was going . What [she]9424-this enchantress liked [him]6957-a husband for , [she]9424-this enchantress rather very slightly wished to do away with , or see if it could be done away with : just as one wishes to catch a pretty butterfly , without hurting its patterned wings . No harm intended to the innocent insect , only one wants to inspect it thoroughly , and enjoy the marvel of it , in one 's tender possession , and have the felicity of thinking one could crush it , if one would . [He]6957-a husband knew [her]9424-this enchantress what [she]9424-this enchantress was , [this lady]7589-this lady . In [Seville]107-seville , or in [Venice]106-venice , the spot was on [her]9424-this enchantress . Sailing the pathways of the moon it was not celestial light that illumined [her]9424-this enchantress beauty . [Her]9424-this enchantress sin was there : but in dreaming to save , [he]6957-a husband was soft to [her]9424-this enchantress sin drowned it in deep mournfulness . Silence , and the rustle of [her]9424-this enchantress dress , awoke [him]6957-a husband from [his]6957-a husband musing . [She]9424-this enchantress swam wave - like to the sofa . [She]9424-this enchantress was at [his]6957-a husband feet . "[6206-young gentlemen] [I]0-i have been light and careless to - night , [Richard]489-mrs. berry . Of course [I]0-i meant it . [I]0-i must be happy with [[my]0-i best friend]5031-my best friend going to leave [me]0-i . " [Those witch underlids]9426-those witch underlids were working brightly . "[489-mrs. berry] [You]489-mrs. berry will not forget [me]0-i ? and [I]0-i shall try ... try ... " [Her]9424-this enchantress lips twitched . [She]9424-this enchantress thought [him]6957-a husband such [a very handsome fellow]9427-a very handsome fellow . "[0-i] If [I]0-i change if [I]0-i can change ... Oh ! if [you]489-mrs. berry could know what a net [I]0-i 'm in , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ! " Now at those words , as [he]6957-a husband looked down on [her]9424-this enchantress haggard loveliness , not divine sorrow but a devouring jealousy sprang like fire in [his]6957-a husband breast , and set [him]6957-a husband rocking with horrid pain . [He]6957-a husband bent closer to [her]9424-this enchantress pale beseeching face . [Her]9424-this enchantress eyes still drew [him]6957-a husband down . "[542-bella] [Bella]542-bella ! No ! no ! promise [me]0-i ! swear it ! " "[489-mrs. berry] Lost , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ! lost for ever ! give [me]0-i up ! " [He]6957-a husband cried : "[0-i] [I]0-i never will ! " and strained [her]9424-this enchantress in [his]6957-a husband arms , and kissed [her]9424-this enchantress passionately on the lips . [She]9424-this enchantress was not acting now as [she]9424-this enchantress sidled and slunk [her]9424-this enchantress half - averted head with a kind of maiden shame under [his]6957-a husband arm , sighing heavily , weeping , clinging to [him]6957-a husband . It was wicked truth . Not a word of love between [them]5038-them ! Was ever hero in this fashion won ?[0-i]

CHAPTER XXXIX

At a season when [the pleasant South - western Island]5032-the pleasant south - western island has few attractions to other than [invalids]5033-invalids and [hermits enamoured of wind and rain]5034-hermits enamoured of wind and rain , [the potent nobleman]5035-the potent nobleman , [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon , still lingered there to the disgust of [[his]5035-the potent nobleman friends]6559-his friends and [special parasite]5037-special parasite . " [Mount]512-mrs. mount 's in for it again , "[5038-them] [they]5038-them said among [themselves]5038-them . " Hang [the women]6617-the women ! "[5038-them] was a natural sequence . For , do n't [you]5039-you see , what a shame it was of [the women]6617-the women to be always kindling such a very inflammable subject ! [All]1545-all understood that [Cupid]458-cupid had twanged [his]458-cupid bow , and transfixed [a peer of Britain]5042-a peer of britain for the fiftieth time : but [none]680-none would perceive , though [he]458-cupid vouched for it with [his]458-cupid most eloquent oaths , that this was a totally different case from the antecedent ones . So it had been sworn to [them]5038-them too frequently before . [He]458-cupid was as [a man with mighty tidings , and no language]5044-a man with mighty tidings , and no language : intensely communicative , but inarticulate . Good round oaths had formerly compassed and expounded [his]458-cupid noble emotions . They were now quite beyond the comprehension of blasphemy , even when emphasized , and by this [the poor lord]5045-the poor lord divinely felt the case was different . There is something impressive in [a great human hulk]5046-a great human hulk writhing under the unutterable torments of a mastery [he]458-cupid can not contend with , or account for , or explain by means of intelligible words . At first [he]458-cupid took refuge in the depths of [his]458-cupid contempt for [women]738-women . [Cupid]458-cupid gave [him]458-cupid line . When [he]458-cupid had come to vent [his]458-cupid worst of [them]5038-them , the fair face now stamped on [his]458-cupid brain beamed the more triumphantly : so [the harpooned whale]5048-the harpooned whale rose to the surface , and after a few convulsions , surrendered [his]5048-the harpooned whale huge length . [[My]0-i lord]4284-my lord was in love with [[Richard]489-mrs. berry 's young wife]5050-richard 's young wife . [He]458-cupid gave proofs of it by burying [himself]458-cupid beside [her]5050-richard 's young wife . To [her]5050-richard 's young wife , could [she]5050-richard 's young wife have seen it , [he]458-cupid gave further proofs of a real devotion , in affecting , and in [her]5050-richard 's young wife presence feeling , nothing beyond a lively interest in [her]5050-richard 's young wife well - being . This wonder , that when near [her]5050-richard 's young wife [he]458-cupid should be cool and composed , and when away from [her]5050-richard 's young wife wrapped in a tempest of desires , was matter for what powers of cogitation [the heavy nobleman]5051-the heavy nobleman possessed . [The Hon . Peter]495-brayder , tired of [his]458-cupid journeys to and fro , urged [him]458-cupid to press the business . [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon was wiser , or more scrupulous , than [[his]486-lord mountfalcon parasite]5052-his parasite . Almost every evening [he]486-lord mountfalcon saw [Lucy]132-lucy . [The inexperienced little wife]5053-the inexperienced little wife apprehended no harm in [his]486-lord mountfalcon visits . Moreover , [Richard]489-mrs. berry had commended [her]5050-richard 's young wife to the care of [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon , and [Lady Judith]485-lady judith . [Lady Judith]485-lady judith had left [the Island]90-the island for [London]12-london : [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon remained . There could be no harm . If [she]5050-richard 's young wife had ever thought so , [she]5050-richard 's young wife no longer did . Secretly , perhaps , [she]5050-richard 's young wife was flattered . [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon was as well educated as it is the fortune of the run of [titled elder sons]5054-titled elder sons to be : [he]486-lord mountfalcon could talk and instruct : [he]486-lord mountfalcon was [a lord]2318-a lord : and [he]486-lord mountfalcon let [her]5050-richard 's young wife understand that [he]486-lord mountfalcon was wicked , very wicked , and that [she]5050-richard 's young wife improved [him]486-lord mountfalcon . [The heroine]3740-the heroine , in common with [the hero]3139-the hero , has [her]3740-the heroine ambition to be of use in [the world]597-the world to do some good : and the task of reclaiming [a bad man]5059-a bad man is extremely seductive to [good women]7214-good women . Dear to [their]7214-good women tender bosoms as old china is [a bad man]5059-a bad man [they]7214-good women are mending ! [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon had none of the arts of [a libertine]5062-a libertine : [his]486-lord mountfalcon gold , [his]486-lord mountfalcon title , and [[his]486-lord mountfalcon person]5063-his person had hitherto preserved [him]486-lord mountfalcon from having long to sigh in vain , or sigh at all , possibly : [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder did [his]495-brayder villanies for [him]486-lord mountfalcon . No alarm was given to [Lucy]132-lucy 's pure instinct , as might have been the case had [[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord been over - adept . It was nice in [her]132-lucy martyrdom to have [a true friend]5065-a true friend to support [her]132-lucy , and really to be able to do something for [that friend]5066-that friend . Too simple - minded to think much of [[his]486-lord mountfalcon lordship]4282-his lordship 's position , [she]132-lucy was yet [a woman]1754-a woman . " [He]486-lord mountfalcon , [a great nobleman]9429-a great nobleman , does not scorn to acknowledge [me]1754-a woman , and think something of [me]1754-a woman , "[1754-a woman] may have been one of the half - thoughts passing through [her]132-lucy now and then , as [she]132-lucy reflected in self - defence on [the proud family [she]132-lucy had married into]5069-the proud family she had married into . [January]549-january was watering and freezing [old earth]2955-old earth by turns , when [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder travelled down to the sun of [his]495-brayder purse with great news . [He]495-brayder had no sooner broached [[his]486-lord mountfalcon lordship]4282-his lordship 's immediate weakness , than [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon began to plunge like a heavy dragoon in difficulties . [He]495-brayder swore by this and that [he]495-brayder had come across [an angel]7683-an angel for [his]495-brayder sins , and would do [her]7683-an angel no hurt . The next moment [he]495-brayder swore [she]7683-an angel must be [his]495-brayder , though [she]7683-an angel cursed like a cat . [[His]486-lord mountfalcon lordship]4282-his lordship 's illustrations were not choice . " [I]495-brayder have n't advanced an inch , "[495-brayder] [he]495-brayder groaned . " [Brayder]495-brayder ! upon [my]495-brayder soul , [that little woman]9430-that little woman could do anything with [me]495-brayder . By heaven ! [I]495-brayder 'd marry [her]9430-that little woman to - morrow . Here [I]495-brayder am , seeing [her]9430-that little woman every day in the week out or in , and what do [you]9431-you think [she]9430-that little woman gets [me]495-brayder to talk about ? history ! Is n't it enough to make [a fellow]3283-a fellow mad ? and there am [I]495-brayder lecturing like [a prig]9433-a prig , and by heaven ! while [I]495-brayder 'm at it [I]495-brayder feel a pleasure in it ; and when [I]495-brayder leave [the house]711-the house [I]495-brayder should feel an immense gratification in shooting [somebody]1168-somebody . What do [they]1168-somebody say in [town]6720-town ? "[495-brayder] " Not much , "[495-brayder] said [Brayder]495-brayder , significantly . " When 's that fellow [[her]9430-that little woman husband]1653-her husband coming down ? "[495-brayder] " [I]550-nobleman rather hope [we]9438-we 've settled [him]1653-her husband for life , [Mount]512-mrs. mount . "[550-nobleman] [Nobleman]550-nobleman and [parasite]5074-parasite exchanged looks . " How d'ye mean ? "[5074-parasite] [Brayder]495-brayder hummed an air , and broke it to say , " [He]1653-her husband 's in for [Don Juan]499-don juan at a gallop , that 's all . "[495-brayder] " [The deuce]9439-the deuce ! Has [Bella]542-bella got [him]1653-her husband ? "[486-lord mountfalcon] [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon asked with eagerness . [Brayder]495-brayder handed [[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord a letter . It was dated from the [Sussex]108-sussex coast , signed " [Richard]489-mrs. berry , "[495-brayder] and was worded thus : " [[My]495-brayder beautiful Devil]9440-my beautiful devil ! "[495-brayder] Since [we]5076-we 're both devils together , and have found [each other]935-each other out , come to [me]0-i at once , or [I]0-i shall be going somewhere in a hurry . Come , [my]0-i bright hell - star ! [I]0-i ran away from [you]5078-you , and now [I]0-i ask [you]5078-you to come to [me]0-i ! [You]5078-you have taught [me]0-i how devils love , and [I]0-i ca n't do without [you]5078-you . Come an hour after [you]5078-you receive this . " [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon turned over the letter to see if there was any more . "[5078-you] Complimentary love - epistle ! " [he]486-lord mountfalcon remarked , and rising from [his]486-lord mountfalcon chair and striding about , muttered , "[5078-you] The dog ! how infamously [he]5079-he treats [[his]5079-he wife]612-his wife ! " "[5079-he] Very bad , " said [Brayder]495-brayder . "[5079-he] How did [you]5078-you get hold of this ? " "[5078-you] Strolled into [[Belle]542-bella 's dressing - room]5081-belle 's dressing - room , waiting for [her]542-bella turned over [her]542-bella pincushion hap - hazard . [You]5078-you know [her]542-bella trick . " "[542-bella] By [Jove]518-jove ! [I]0-i think [that girl]5082-that girl does it on purpose . Thank heaven , [I]0-i have n't written [her]5082-that girl any letters for an age . Is [she]5082-that girl going to [him]5079-he ? " "[5082-that girl] Not [she]5082-that girl ! But it 's odd , [Mount]512-mrs. mount ! did [you]512-mrs. mount ever know [her]5082-that girl refuse money before ? [She]5082-that girl tore up the cheque in style , and presented [me]0-i the fragments with two or three of the delicacies of language [she]5082-that girl learnt at [[your]512-mrs. mount Academy]5083-your academy . [I]0-i rather like to hear [a woman]1754-a woman swear . It embellishes [her]1754-a woman ! " [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon took counsel of [his]486-lord mountfalcon parasite as to the end the letter could be made to serve . [Both]847-both conscientiously agreed that [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's behaviour to [[his]5085-his wife]612-his wife was infamous , and that [he]5085-his at least deserved no mercy . "[5082-that girl] But , " said [[his]486-lord mountfalcon lordship]4282-his lordship , "[5082-that girl] it wo n't do to show the letter . At first [she]5082-that girl 'll be swearing it 's false , and then [she]5082-that girl 'll stick to [him]5085-his closer . [I]0-i know [the sluts]5086-the sluts . " "[5086-the sluts] The rule of contrary , " said [Brayder]495-brayder , carelessly . "[5082-that girl] [She]5082-that girl must see [the trahison]5087-the trahison with [her]5082-that girl eyes . [They]5087-the trahison believe [their]5087-the trahison eyes . There 's [your]5088-you chance , [Mount]512-mrs. mount . [You]5088-you step in : [you]5088-you give [her]5082-that girl revenge and consolation two birds at one shot . That 's what [they]5087-the trahison like . " "[512-mrs. mount] [You]512-mrs. mount 're [an ass]5089-an ass , [Brayder]495-brayder , " [the nobleman]9444-the nobleman exclaimed . "[512-mrs. mount] [You]512-mrs. mount 're [an infernal blackguard]5090-an infernal blackguard . [You]512-mrs. mount talk of [this little woman]5091-this little woman as if [she]5091-this little woman and [other women]5092-other women were [all of a piece]5093-all of a piece . [I]0-i do n't see anything [I]0-i gain by this confounded letter . [[Her]5091-this little woman husband]1653-her husband 's a brute that 's clear . " "[1653-her husband] Will [you]512-mrs. mount leave it to [me]0-i , [Mount]512-mrs. mount ? " "[512-mrs. mount] Be damned before [I]0-i do ! " muttered [[my]512-mrs. mount lord]4284-my lord . "[512-mrs. mount] Thank [you]512-mrs. mount . Now see how this will end : [You]512-mrs. mount 're too soft , [Mount]512-mrs. mount . [You]512-mrs. mount 'll be made a fool of . " "[0-i] [I]0-i tell [you]512-mrs. mount , [Brayder]495-brayder , there 's nothing to be done . If [I]0-i carry [her]5091-this little woman off [I]0-i 've been on the point of doing it every day what 'll come of that ? [She]5091-this little woman 'll look [I]0-i ca n't stand [her]5091-this little woman eyes [I]0-i shall be [a fool]814-a fool worse off with [her]5091-this little woman than [I]0-i am now . " [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon yawned despondently . "[814-a fool] And what do [you]512-mrs. mount think ? " [he]486-lord mountfalcon pursued . "[512-mrs. mount] Is n't it enough to make [a fellow]3283-a fellow gnash [his]3283-a fellow teeth ? [She's"]5091-this little woman ... [he]486-lord mountfalcon mentioned something in an underbreath , and turned red as [he]486-lord mountfalcon said it . "[512-mrs. mount] Hm ! " [Brayder]495-brayder put up [his]495-brayder mouth and rapped the handle of [his]495-brayder cane on [his]495-brayder chin . "[512-mrs. mount] That 's disagreeable , [Mount]512-mrs. mount . [You]512-mrs. mount do n't exactly want to act in that character . [You]512-mrs. mount have n't got a diploma . Bother ! " "[512-mrs. mount] Do [you]512-mrs. mount think [I]0-i love [her]5091-this little woman a bit less ? " broke out [[my]512-mrs. mount lord]4284-my lord in a frenzy . "[512-mrs. mount] By heaven ! [I]0-i 'd read to [her]5091-this little woman by [her]5091-this little woman bedside , and talk that infernal history to [her]5091-this little woman , if it pleased [her]5091-this little woman , all day and all night . " "[0-i] [You]512-mrs. mount 're evidently graduating for [a midwife]5097-a midwife , [Mount]512-mrs. mount . " [The nobleman]9444-the nobleman appeared silently to accept the imputation . "[512-mrs. mount] What do [they]5098-they say in [town]6720-town ? " [he]9444-the nobleman asked again . [Brayder]495-brayder said the sole question was , whether it was [maid]9448-maid , [wife]3539-wife , or [widow]9450-widow . "[5098-they] [I]0-i 'll go to [her]5091-this little woman this evening , " [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon resumed , after to judge by the cast of [his]486-lord mountfalcon face reflecting deeply . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'll go to [her]5091-this little woman this evening . [She]5091-this little woman shall know what infernal torment [she]5091-this little woman makes [me]0-i suffer . " "[5091-this little woman] Do [you]512-mrs. mount mean to say [she]5091-this little woman do n't know it ? " "[5091-this little woman] Has n't an idea thinks [me]0-i [a friend]611-a friend . And so , by heaven ! [I]0-i 'll be to [her]5091-this little woman . " "[3974-a hm] [A hm]3974-a hm ! " went [the Honourable Peter]495-brayder . "[3974-a hm] This way to the sign of [the Green Man]5102-the green man , [ladies]603-ladies ! " "[5102-the green man] Do [you]512-mrs. mount want to be pitched out of the window , [Brayder]495-brayder ? " "[495-brayder] Once was enough , [Mount]512-mrs. mount . [The Salvage Man]367-man is strong . [I]0-i may have forgotten the trick of alighting on [my]0-i feet . There there ! [I]0-i 'll be sworn [she]5091-this little woman 's excessively innocent , and thinks [you]512-mrs. mount [a disinterested friend]5104-a disinterested friend . " "[0-i] [I]0-i 'll go to [her]5091-this little woman this evening , " [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon repeated . "[0-i] [She]5091-this little woman shall know what damned misery it is to see [her]5091-this little woman in such a position . [I]0-i ca n't hold out any longer . Deceit 's horrible to [such a girl as that]5105-such a girl as that . [I]0-i 'd rather have [her]5091-this little woman cursing [me]0-i than speaking and looking as [she]5091-this little woman does . [Dear little girl]5106-dear little girl ! [she]5091-this little woman 's only [a child]8169-a child . [You]5106-dear little girl have n't an idea how sensible [that little woman]9430-that little woman is . " "[0-i] Have [you]0-i ? " inquired [the cunning one]9451-the cunning one . "[0-i] [My]0-i belief is , [Brayder]495-brayder , that there are angels among [women]738-women , " said [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon , evading [his]486-lord mountfalcon parasite 's eye as [he]486-lord mountfalcon spoke . To [the world]597-the world , [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon was [the thoroughly wicked man]9453-the thoroughly wicked man ; [his]486-lord mountfalcon parasite simply ingeniously dissipated . Full many [a man of [God]176-god]9454-a man of god had thought it the easier task to reclaim [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder . [Lucy]132-lucy received [[her]132-lucy noble friend]9455-her noble friend by firelight that evening , and sat much in the shade . [She]132-lucy offered to have the candles brought in . [He]0-i begged [her]132-lucy to allow [the room]671-the room to remain as it was . "[0-i] [I]0-i have something to say to [you]495-brayder , " [he]0-i observed with a certain solemnity . "[0-i] Yes to [me]0-i ? " said [Lucy]132-lucy , quickly . [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon knew [he]486-lord mountfalcon had a great deal to say , but how to say it , and what it exactly was , [he]486-lord mountfalcon did not know . ' "[0-i] [You]495-brayder conceal it admirably , " [he]0-i began , "[0-i] but [you]495-brayder must be very lonely here [I]0-i fear , unhappy . " "[0-i] [I]0-i should have been lonely , but for [your]0-i kindness , [[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord , " said [Lucy]132-lucy . "[0-i] [I]0-i am not unhappy . " [Her]132-lucy face was in shade and could not belie [her]132-lucy . "[0-i] Is there any help that [one who would really be [[your]495-brayder friend]6281-your friend]5111-one who would really be your friend might give [you]495-brayder , [Mrs. Feverel]551-mrs. feverel ? " "[551-mrs. feverel] None indeed that [I]0-i know of , " [Lucy]132-lucy replied . "[551-mrs. feverel] Who can help [us]5113-us to pay for [our]5113-us sins ? " "[551-mrs. feverel] At least [you]0-i may permit [me]0-i to endeavour to pay [my]0-i debts , since [you]0-i have helped [me]0-i to wash out some of any sins . " "[0-i] Ah , [[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord ! " said [Lucy]132-lucy , not displeased . It is sweet for [a woman]1754-a woman to believe [she]1754-a woman has drawn the serpent 's teeth . "[0-i] [I]0-i tell [you]0-i the truth , " [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon went on . "[0-i] What object could [I]0-i have in deceiving [you]0-i ? [I]0-i know [you]0-i quite above flattery so different from [other women]5092-other women ! " "[0-i] Oh , pray , do not say that , " interposed [Lucy]132-lucy . "[0-i] According to [my]0-i experience , then . " "[0-i] But [you]0-i say [you]0-i have met [such such very bad women]5116-such such very bad women . " "[0-i] [I]0-i have . And now that [I]0-i meet [a good one]5117-a good one , it is [my]0-i misfortune . " "[0-i] [Your]0-i misfortune , [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon ? " "[0-i] Yes , and [I]0-i might say more . " [[His]486-lord mountfalcon lordship]4282-his lordship held impressively mute . "[0-i] How [strange men]5118-strange men are ! " thought [Lucy]132-lucy . "[486-lord mountfalcon] [He]486-lord mountfalcon had some unhappy secret . " [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , who had a habit of coming into [the room]671-the room on various pretences during [the nobleman]9444-the nobleman 's visits , put a stop to the revelation , if [[his]486-lord mountfalcon lordship]4282-his lordship intended to make any . When [they]5119-we were alone again , [Lucy]132-lucy said , smiling : "[486-lord mountfalcon] Do [you]486-lord mountfalcon know , [I]0-i am always ashamed to ask [you]486-lord mountfalcon to begin to read . " [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon stared . "[0-i] To read ? oh ! ha ! yes ! " [he]486-lord mountfalcon remembered [his]486-lord mountfalcon evening duties . "[0-i] Very happy , [I]0-i 'm sure . Let [me]0-i see . Where were [we]5119-we ? " "[5119-we] The life of [the Emperor Julian]552-the emperor julian . But indeed [I]0-i feel quite ashamed to ask [you]486-lord mountfalcon to read , [[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord . It 's new to [me]0-i ; like a new world hearing about [Emperors]5121-emperors , and [armies]5122-armies , and things that really have been on [the earth]1036-the earth [we]5119-we walk upon . It fills [my]0-i mind . But it must have ceased to interest [you]486-lord mountfalcon , and [I]0-i was thinking that [I]0-i would not tease [you]486-lord mountfalcon any more . " "[0-i] [Your]486-lord mountfalcon pleasure is [mine]0-i , [Mrs. Feverel]551-mrs. feverel . ' Pon [my]0-i honour , [I]0-i 'd read till [I]0-i was hoarse , to hear [your]486-lord mountfalcon remarks . " "[0-i] Are [you]486-lord mountfalcon laughing at [me]0-i ? " "[486-lord mountfalcon] Do [I]0-i look so ? " [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon had fine full eyes , and by merely dropping the lids [he]486-lord mountfalcon could appear to endow them with mental expression . "[486-lord mountfalcon] No , [you]486-lord mountfalcon are not , " said [Lucy]132-lucy . "[486-lord mountfalcon] [I]0-i must thank [you]486-lord mountfalcon for [your]486-lord mountfalcon forbearance . " [The nobleman]9444-the nobleman went on [his]486-lord mountfalcon honour loudly . Now it was an object of [Lucy]132-lucy 's to have [him]486-lord mountfalcon reading ; for [his]486-lord mountfalcon sake , for [her]132-lucy sake , and for [somebody else]8296-somebody else 's sake ; which [somebody else]8296-somebody else was probably considered first in the matter . When [he]486-lord mountfalcon was reading to [her]132-lucy , [he]486-lord mountfalcon seemed to be legitimizing [his]486-lord mountfalcon presence there ; and though [she]132-lucy had no doubts or suspicions whatever , [she]132-lucy was easier in [her]132-lucy heart while [she]132-lucy had [him]486-lord mountfalcon employed in [that office]9465-that office . So [she]132-lucy rose to fetch the book , laid it open on the table at [[his]486-lord mountfalcon lordship]4282-his lordship 's elbow , and quietly waited to ring for candles when [he]486-lord mountfalcon should be willing to commence . That evening [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon could not get [himself]486-lord mountfalcon up to the farce , and [he]486-lord mountfalcon felt a pity for [the strangely innocent unprotected child with anguish hanging over [her]9467-the strangely innocent unprotected child with anguish hanging over her , that withheld the words he wanted to speak , or insinuate , that withheld the words [he]486-lord mountfalcon wanted to speak , or insinuate]9467-the strangely innocent unprotected child with anguish hanging over her , that withheld the words he wanted to speak , or insinuate . [He]486-lord mountfalcon sat silent and did nothing . "[486-lord mountfalcon] What [I]0-i do not like [him]5124-he for , " said [Lucy]132-lucy , meditatively , "[0-i] is [his]5124-he changing [his]5124-he religion . [He]5124-he would have been such [a hero]2675-a hero , but for that . [I]0-i could have loved [him]5124-he . " "[0-i] Who is it [you]0-i could have loved , [Mrs. Feverel]551-mrs. feverel ? " [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon asked . "[552-the emperor julian] [The Emperor Julian]552-the emperor julian . " "[552-the emperor julian] Oh ! [the Emperor Julian]5126-the emperor julian ! Well , [he]5124-he was [an apostate]5127-an apostate but then , [you]0-i know , [he]5124-he meant what [he]5124-he was about . [He]5124-he did n't even do it for [a woman]1754-a woman . " "[5124-he] For [a woman]1754-a woman ! " cried [Lucy]132-lucy . "[5124-he] What [man]6035-man would for [a woman]1754-a woman ? " "[0-i] [I]0-i would . " "[0-i] [You]0-i , [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon ? " "[0-i] Yes . [I]0-i 'd turn [Catholic]553-catholic to - morrow . " "[0-i] [You]0-i make [me]0-i very unhappy if [you]0-i say that , [[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord . " "[0-i] Then [I]0-i 'll unsay it . " [Lucy]132-lucy slightly shuddered . [She]132-lucy put [her]132-lucy hand upon the bell to ring for lights . "[0-i] Do [you]0-i reject [a convert]5133-a convert , [Mrs. Feverel]551-mrs. feverel ? " said [the nobleman]9444-the nobleman . "[551-mrs. feverel] Oh yes ! yes ! [I]0-i do . One who does not give [his]5133-a convert conscience [I]0-i would not have . " "[0-i] If [he]5133-a convert gives [his]5133-a convert heart and body , can [he]5133-a convert give more ? " [Lucy]132-lucy 's hand pressed the bell . [She]132-lucy did not like the doubtful light with one who was so unscrupulous . [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon had never spoken in this way before . [He]486-lord mountfalcon spoke better , too . [She]132-lucy missed the aristocratic twang in [his]486-lord mountfalcon voice , and the hesitation for words , and the fluid lordliness with which [he]486-lord mountfalcon rolled over difficulties in speech . Simultaneously with the sounding of the bell the door opened , and presented [Tom Bakewell]199-tom . There was a double knock at the same instant at [the street]2516-the street door . [Lucy]132-lucy delayed to give orders . "[0-i] Can it be a letter , [Tom]199-tom ! so late ? " [she]132-lucy said , changing colour . "[199-tom] Pray run and see . " "[199-tom] That an't powst " [Tom]199-tom remarked , as [he]199-tom obeyed [[his]199-tom mistress]4978-his mistress . "[0-i] Are [you]5134-you very anxious for a letter , [Mrs. Feverel]551-mrs. feverel ? " [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon inquired . "[551-mrs. feverel] Oh , no ! yes , [I]0-i am , very , " said [Lucy]132-lucy . [Her]132-lucy quick ear caught the tones of a voice [she]132-lucy remembered . "[0-i] [That dear old thing]5135-that dear old thing has come to see [me]0-i , " [she]132-lucy cried , starting up . [Tom]199-tom ushered a bunch of black satin into [the room]671-the room . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! " said [Lucy]132-lucy , running up to [her]489-mrs. berry and kissing [her]489-mrs. berry . "[489-mrs. berry] [Me]0-i , [my]0-i darlin ' ! " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , breathless and rosy with [her]489-mrs. berry journey , returned the salute . "[489-mrs. berry] [Me]0-i truly it is , in fault of a better , for [I]0-i ai n't one to stand by and give [the devil]6445-the devil [his]6445-the devil licence roamin ' ! and the salt sure enough have spilte [[my]0-i bride]6994-my bride - gown at the beginnin ' , which ai n't the best sign . Bless [ye]5138-ye ! Oh , here [he]6445-the devil is . " [She]489-mrs. berry beheld [a male figure in a chair by the half light]9472-a male figure in a chair by the half light , and swung around to address [him]5139-you bad man . "[6445-the devil] [[You]6445-the devil bad man]5139-you bad man ! " [she]489-mrs. berry held aloft one of [her]489-mrs. berry fat fingers , "[6445-the devil] [I]0-i 've come on [ye]6445-the devil like a bolt , [I]0-i have , and goin' to make [ye]6445-the devil do [your]6445-the devil duty , [naughty boy]5140-naughty boy ! But [[your]6445-the devil [my]0-i darlin ' babe]5141-your my darlin ' babe , " [she]489-mrs. berry melted , as was [her]489-mrs. berry custom , "[6445-the devil] and [I]0-i 'll never meet [you]6445-the devil and not give to [ye]6445-the devil the kiss of [a mother]6784-a mother . " Before [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon could find time to expostulate [the soft woman]9473-the soft woman had [him]6445-the devil by the neck , and was down among [his]6445-the devil luxurious whiskers . "[0-i] Ha ! " [She]489-mrs. berry gave a smothered shriek , and fell back . "[0-i] What hair 's that ? " [Tom Bakewell]199-tom just then illumined the transaction . "[0-i] Oh , [my]0-i gracious ! " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry breathed with horror , "[0-i] [I]0-i been and kiss [a strange man]6702-a strange man ! " [Lucy]132-lucy , half - laughing , but in dreadful concern , begged [the noble lord]9474-the noble lord to excuse the woful mistake . "[0-i] Extremely flattered , highly favoured , [I]0-i 'm sure ; " said [[his]0-i lordship]4282-his lordship , re - arranging [his]0-i disconcerted moustache ; "[0-i] may [I]0-i beg the pleasure of an introduction ? " "[0-i] [[My]0-i husband]1703-my husband 's dear old nurse [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , " said [Lucy]132-lucy , taking [her]132-lucy hand to lend [her]132-lucy countenance . "[489-mrs. berry] [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry sought grace while [she]489-mrs. berry performed a series of apologetic bobs , and wiped the perspiration from [her]489-mrs. berry forehead . [Lucy]132-lucy put [her]489-mrs. berry into a chair : [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon asked for an account of [her]489-mrs. berry passage over to [the Island]90-the island ; receiving distressingly full particulars , by which it was revealed that the softness of [her]489-mrs. berry heart was only equalled by the weakness of [her]489-mrs. berry stomach . The recital calmed [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry down . "[489-mrs. berry] Well , and where 's [my]0-i where 's [Mr. Richard]186-richard ? [[yer]489-mrs. berry husband]5145-yer husband , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ? " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry turned from [her]489-mrs. berry tale to question . "[5145-yer husband] Did [you]0-i expect to see [him]5145-yer husband here ? " said [Lucy]132-lucy , in a broken voice . "[0-i] And where else , [[my]0-i love]3506-my love ? since [he]5145-yer husband have n't been seen in [London]12-london a whole fortnight . " [Lucy]132-lucy did not speak . "[5148-we] [We]5148-we will dismiss [the Emperor Julian]552-the emperor julian till to - morrow , [I]0-i think , " said [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon , rising and bowing . [Lucy]132-lucy gave [him]0-i [her]132-lucy hand with mute thanks . [He]0-i touched it distantly , embraced [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry in a farewell bow , and was shown out of [the house]711-the house by [Tom Bakewell]199-tom . The moment [he]199-tom was gone , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry threw up [her]489-mrs. berry arms . "[0-i] Did [ye]5149-ye ever know [sich]5150-sich a horrid thing to go and happen to [a virtuous woman]5151-a virtuous woman ! " [she]489-mrs. berry exclaimed . "[5149-ye] [I]0-i could cry at it , [I]0-i could ! To be goin' and kissin ' [a strange hairy man]5152-a strange hairy man ! Oh dear [me]0-i ! what 's cornin ' next , [I]0-i wonder ? [Whiskers]554-whiskers ! thinks [I]0-i for [I]0-i know the touch o ' whiskers ' t ai n't like other hair what ! have [he]5152-a strange hairy man growed a crop that sudden , [I]0-i says to [myself]0-i ; and it flashed on [me]0-i [I]0-i been and made a awful mistake ! and the lights come in , and [I]0-i see [that great hairy man]5153-that great hairy man beggin ' [his]5153-that great hairy man pardon nobleman , and if [I]0-i could ' a dropped through the floor out o ' sight o ' [men]761-men , drat 'em ! [they]761-men 're al'ays in the way , that [they]761-men are ! " "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , " [Lucy]132-lucy checked [her]489-mrs. berry , "[489-mrs. berry] did [you]489-mrs. berry expect to find [him]5152-a strange hairy man [here]6225-here ? " "[489-mrs. berry] Askin ' that solemn ? " retorted [Berry]489-mrs. berry . "[489-mrs. berry] What [him]5152-a strange hairy man ? [[your]489-mrs. berry husband]5156-your husband ? O ' course [I]0-i did ! and [you]489-mrs. berry got [him]5152-a strange hairy man somewheres hid . " "[489-mrs. berry] [I]0-i have not heard from [[my]0-i husband]1703-my husband for fifteen days , " said [Lucy]132-lucy , and [her]132-lucy tears rolled heavily off [her]132-lucy cheeks . "[0-i] Not heer from [him]5152-a strange hairy man ! fifteen days ! " [Berry]489-mrs. berry echoed . "[489-mrs. berry] [O Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! dear kind [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! have [you]489-mrs. berry no news ? nothing to tell [me]0-i ! [I]0-i 've borne it so long . [They]5158-they 're cruel to [me]0-i , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . Oh , do [you]489-mrs. berry know if [I]0-i have offended [him]5152-a strange hairy man [[my]0-i husband]1703-my husband ? While [he]5152-a strange hairy man wrote [I]0-i did not complain . [I]0-i could live on [his]5152-a strange hairy man letters for years . But not to hear from [him]5152-a strange hairy man ! To think [I]0-i have ruined [him]5152-a strange hairy man , and that [he]5152-a strange hairy man repents ! Do [they]5158-they want to take [him]5152-a strange hairy man from [me]0-i ? Do [they]5158-they want [me]0-i dead ? [O Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! [I]0-i 've had [no one]731-no one to speak out [my]0-i heart to all this time , and [I]0-i can not , can not help crying , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was inclined to be miserable at what [she]489-mrs. berry heard from [Lucy]132-lucy 's lips , and [she]489-mrs. berry was [herself]489-mrs. berry full of dire apprehension ; but it was never [this excellent creature]9477-this excellent creature 's system to be miserable in company . The sight of a sorrow that was not positive , and could not refer to proof , set [her]489-mrs. berry resolutely the other way . "[555-fiddle] [Fiddle]555-fiddle - faddle , " [she]489-mrs. berry said . "[555-fiddle] [I]0-i 'd like to see [him]5152-a strange hairy man repent ! [He]5152-a strange hairy man wo n't find anywheres [a beauty like [[his]5152-a strange hairy man own dear little wife]5162-his own dear little wife]5161-a beauty like his own dear little wife , and [he]5152-a strange hairy man know it . Now , look [you]489-mrs. berry here , [[my]0-i dear [you]489-mrs. berry blessed weepin ' pet [the man that could see [ye]489-mrs. berry with that hair of yours]5164-the man that could see ye with that hair of yours there in ruins , and [he]5152-a strange hairy man backed by the law , and not rush into [your]489-mrs. berry arms and hold [ye]489-mrs. berry squeezed for life , [he]5152-a strange hairy man ai n't got much man in [him]5152-a strange hairy man , [I]0-i say ; and [no one]731-no one can say that of [[my]0-i babe]9175-my babe]5163-my dear you blessed weepin ' pet the man that could see ye with that hair of yours there in ruins , and he backed by the law , and not rush into your arms and hold ye squeezed for life , he ai n't got much man in him , i say ; and no one can say that of my babe ! [I]0-i was sayin ' , look here , to comfort [ye]489-mrs. berry oh , why , to be sure [he've]5152-a strange hairy man got some surprise for [ye]489-mrs. berry . And so've [I]0-i , [[my]0-i lamb]5167-my lamb ! Hark , now ! [[His]9175-my babe father've]5168-his father've come to [town]6720-town , like [a good reasonable man]5170-a good reasonable man at last , to u - nite [ye]489-mrs. berry both , and bring [your]489-mrs. berry bodies together , as [your]489-mrs. berry hearts is , for everlastin ' . Now ai n't that news ? " "[775-his father] Oh ! " cried [Lucy]132-lucy , "[775-his father] that takes [my]0-i last hope away . [I]0-i thought [he]9175-my babe had gone to [[his]9175-my babe father]775-his father . " [She]132-lucy burst into fresh tears . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry paused , disturbed . "[9175-my babe] Belike [he]9175-my babe 's travellin ' after [him]9175-my babe , " [she]489-mrs. berry suggested . "[9175-my babe] Fifteen days , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! " "[489-mrs. berry] Ah , fifteen weeks , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear , after [sieh a man as that]5173-sieh a man as that . [He]9175-my babe 's [a regular meteor]5174-a regular meteor , is [Sir Austin Feverel]130-sir austin , [Raynham Abbey]25-raynham abbey . Well , so hark [you]489-mrs. berry here . [I]0-i says to [myself]0-i , that knows [him]9175-my babe for [I]0-i did think [[my]0-i babe]9175-my babe was in [his]9175-my babe natural nest [I]0-i says , the bar'net'll never write for [you]489-mrs. berry both to come up and beg forgiveness , so down [I]0-i 'll go and fetch [you]489-mrs. berry up . For there was [your]489-mrs. berry mistake , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear , ever to leave [[your]489-mrs. berry husband]5156-your husband to go away from [ye]489-mrs. berry one hour in a young marriage . It 's dangerous , it 's mad , it 's wrong , and it 's only to be righted by [your]489-mrs. berry obeyin ' of [me]0-i , as [I]0-i commands it : for [I]0-i has [my]0-i fits , though [I]0-i am [a soft ' un]5178-a soft ' un . Obey [me]0-i , and ye'll be happy tomorrow or the next to it . " [Lucy]132-lucy was willing to see comfort . [She]132-lucy was weary of [her]132-lucy self - inflicted martyrdom , and glad to give [herself]132-lucy up to [somebody else]8296-somebody else 's guidance utterly . "[5156-your husband] But why does [he]5156-your husband not write to [me]0-i , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ? " "[489-mrs. berry] 'Cause , 'cause who can tell the why of [men]761-men , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ? But that [he]5156-your husband love [ye]6235-my dear faithful , [I]0-i 'll swear . Have n't [he]5156-your husband groaned in [my]0-i arms that [he]5156-your husband could n't come to [ye]6235-my dear ? weak wretch ! Has n't [he]5156-your husband swore how [he]5156-your husband loved [ye]6235-my dear to [me]0-i , [poor young man]5181-poor young man ! But this is [your]6235-my dear fault , [[my]0-i sweet]5182-my sweet . Yes , it be . [You]6235-my dear should ' a followed [my]0-i ' dvice at the fust ' stead o ' going into [your]6235-my dear ' eroics about this and t'other . " Here [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry poured forth fresh sentences on matrimony , pointed especially at [young couples]9479-young couples . "[0-i] [I]0-i should ' a been [a fool]814-a fool if [I]0-i had n't suffered [myself]0-i , " [she]489-mrs. berry confessed , ' so [I]132-lucy 'll thank [[my]132-lucy Berry]8143-my berry if [I]132-lucy makes [you]6235-my dear wise in season . "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy smoothed [her]132-lucy ruddy plump cheeks , and gazed up affectionately into [the soft woman]9473-the soft woman 's kind brown eyes . Endearing phrases passed from mouth to mouth . And as [she]132-lucy gazed [Lucy]132-lucy blushed , as one who has something very secret to tell , very sweet , very strange , but can not quite bring [herself]132-lucy to speak it . " Well ! [these 's three men in [my]489-mrs. berry life]9481-these 's three men in my life [I]489-mrs. berry kissed , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , too much absorbed in [her]489-mrs. berry extraordinary adventure to notice [the young wife]3728-the young wife 's struggling bosom , " [three men]9482-three men , and [one a nobleman]9483-one a nobleman ! [He've]9483-one a nobleman got more whisker than [[my]489-mrs. berry [Berry]489-mrs. berry]8143-my berry , [I]489-mrs. berry wonder what [the man]644-the man thought . Ten to one [he]644-the man 'll think , now , [I]489-mrs. berry was glad o ' [my]489-mrs. berry chance [they]9481-these 's three men in my life 're that vain , whether [they]9481-these 's three men in my life 's [lords]861-lords or [commons]9487-commons . How was [I]489-mrs. berry to know ? [I]489-mrs. berry [nat'ral]556-nat'ral thinks none but [her]556-nat'ral husband'd sit in that chair . Ha ! and in the dark ? and alone with [ye]489-mrs. berry ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry hardened [her]489-mrs. berry eyes , " and [[your]489-mrs. berry husband]5156-your husband away ? What do this mean ? Tell to [me]489-mrs. berry , [child]1705-child , what it mean [his]5156-your husband bein ' here alone without ere a candle ? "[489-mrs. berry] " [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon is [the only friend [I]132-lucy have [here]6225-here]9490-the only friend i have here , "[132-lucy] said [Lucy]132-lucy . " [He]486-lord mountfalcon is very kind . [He]486-lord mountfalcon comes almost every evening . "[132-lucy] " [Lord Montfalcon]557-lord montfalcon that [his]486-lord mountfalcon name ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry exclaimed . " [I]489-mrs. berry been that flurried by [the man]644-the man , [I]489-mrs. berry did n't mind it at first . [He]644-the man come every evenin ' , and [[your]489-mrs. berry husband]5156-your husband out o ' sight ! [My]489-mrs. berry goodness [me]489-mrs. berry ! it 's gettin ' worse and worse . And what do [he]644-the man come for , now , [ma'am]8198-ma'am ? Now tell [me]489-mrs. berry candid what [ye]489-mrs. berry do together here in the dark of an evenin ' . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry glanced severely . " [O Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! please not to speak in that way [I]132-lucy do n't like it , "[132-lucy] said [Lucy]132-lucy , pouting . " What do [he]644-the man come for , [I]132-lucy ask ? "[132-lucy] " Because [he]644-the man is kind , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . [He]644-the man sees [me]489-mrs. berry very lonely , and wishes to amuse [me]489-mrs. berry . And [he]644-the man tells [me]489-mrs. berry of things [I]489-mrs. berry know nothing about and "[489-mrs. berry] " And wants to be a - teachin ' some of [his]644-the man things , mayhap , "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry interrupted with a ruffled breast . " [You]489-mrs. berry are [a very ungenerous , suspicious , naughty old woman]9495-a very ungenerous , suspicious , naughty old woman , "[132-lucy] said [Lucy]132-lucy , chiding [her]489-mrs. berry . " And [you]489-mrs. berry 're [a silly , unsuspectin ' little bird]9496-a silly , unsuspectin ' little bird , "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry retorted , as [she]489-mrs. berry returned [her]489-mrs. berry taps on the cheek . " [You]489-mrs. berry have n't told [me]489-mrs. berry what [ye]489-mrs. berry do together , and what 's [his]644-the man excuse for comin ' . "[489-mrs. berry] " Well , then , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , almost every evening that [he]644-the man comes [we]9497-we read History , and [he]644-the man explains the battles , and talks to [me]489-mrs. berry about [the great men]9498-the great men . And [he]644-the man says [I]489-mrs. berry 'm not silly , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . "[489-mrs. berry] " That 's one bit o ' lime on [your]489-mrs. berry wings , [[my]489-mrs. berry bird]9499-my bird . History , indeed ! History to [a young married lovely woman alone in the dark]9500-a young married lovely woman alone in the dark ! a pretty History ! Why , [I]489-mrs. berry know [that man]6304-that man 's name , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear . [He]6304-that man 's [a notorious living rake]9503-a notorious living rake , [that Lord Montfalcon]557-lord montfalcon . [No woman]1762-no woman 's safe with [him]6304-that man . "[489-mrs. berry] " Ah , but [he]644-the man has n't deceived [me]489-mrs. berry , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . [He]644-the man has not pretended [he]644-the man was good . "[489-mrs. berry] " More 's [his]644-the man art , "[489-mrs. berry] quoth [the experienced dame]5186-the experienced dame . " So [you]489-mrs. berry read History together in the dark ; [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ! "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]489-mrs. berry was unwell to - night , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . [I]489-mrs. berry wanted [him]644-the man not to see [my]489-mrs. berry face . Look ! there 's the book open ready for [him]644-the man when the candles come in . And now , [you]132-lucy [dear kind darling old thing]9506-dear kind darling old thing , let [me]489-mrs. berry kiss [you]132-lucy for coming to [me]489-mrs. berry . [I]489-mrs. berry do love [you]132-lucy . Talk of other things . "[489-mrs. berry] " So [we]9507-we will , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry softening to [Lucy]132-lucy 's caresses . " So let [us]9507-we . [A nobleman]9301-a nobleman , indeed , alone with [a young wife in the dark]9509-a young wife in the dark , and [she]9509-a young wife in the dark sich [a beauty]613-a beauty ! [I]489-mrs. berry say this shall be put a stop to now and henceforth , on the spot it shall ! [He]644-the man wo n't meneuvele Bessy [Berry]489-mrs. berry with [his]644-the man arts . There ! [I]489-mrs. berry drop [him]5187-him . [I]489-mrs. berry 'm dyin ' for a cup o ' tea , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear . "[489-mrs. berry] [Lucy]132-lucy got up to ring the bell , and as [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , incapable of quite dropping [him]5187-him , was continuing to say : " Let [him]5187-him go and boast [I]489-mrs. berry kiss [him]5187-him ; [he]5187-him ai n't nothin' to be ' shamed of in [a chaste woman]9512-a chaste woman 's kiss unawares which [men]761-men do n't get too often in [their]761-men lives , [I]489-mrs. berry can assure ['em]9514-'em ; "[489-mrs. berry] [her]489-mrs. berry eye surveyed [Lucy]132-lucy 's figure . [Lo]547-lo , when [Lucy]132-lucy returned to [her]489-mrs. berry , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry surrounded [her]132-lucy with [her]489-mrs. berry arms , and drew [her]132-lucy into feminine depths . " Oh , [you]132-lucy blessed ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry cried in most meaning tone , " [you]132-lucy good , lovin' , [proper little wife]9515-proper little wife , [you]132-lucy ! "[489-mrs. berry] " What is it , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! "[132-lucy] lisps [Lucy]132-lucy , opening the most innocent blue eyes . " As if [I]489-mrs. berry could n't see , [[you]489-mrs. berry pet]9516-you pet ! It was [my]489-mrs. berry flurry blinded [me]489-mrs. berry , or [I]489-mrs. berry 'd ' a marked [ye]9516-you pet the fast shock . Thinkin ' to deceive [me]489-mrs. berry ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's eyes spoke generations . [Lucy]132-lucy 's wavered ; [she]132-lucy coloured all over , and hid [her]132-lucy face on the bounteous breast that mounted to [her]132-lucy . " [You]132-lucy 're [a sweet one]9517-a sweet one , "[9473-the soft woman] murmured [the soft woman]9473-the soft woman , patting [her]132-lucy back , and rocking [her]132-lucy . " [You]132-lucy 're a rose , [you]132-lucy are ! and a bud on [your]132-lucy stalk . Have n't told a word to [[your]132-lucy husband]5156-your husband , [[my]9473-the soft woman dear]6235-my dear ? "[9473-the soft woman] [she]9473-the soft woman asked quickly . [Lucy]132-lucy shook [her]132-lucy head , looking sly and shy . " That 's right . [We]9520-we 'll give [him]5156-your husband a surprise ; let it come all at once on [him]5156-your husband , and thinks [he]5156-your husband losin ' breath ' [I]132-lucy 'm [a father]2078-a father ! ' Nor a hint even [you]132-lucy have n't give [him]5156-your husband ? "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy kissed [her]132-lucy , to indicate it was quite a secret . " Oh ! [you]132-lucy are [a sweet one]9517-a sweet one , "[354-berry] said [Bessy Berry]354-berry , and rocked [her]132-lucy more closely and lovingly . Then [these two]634-these two had a whispered conversation , from which let [all of male persuasion]5190-all of male persuasion retire a space nothing under one mile . Returning , after a due interval , [we]5191-we see [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry counting on [her]489-mrs. berry fingers ' ends . Concluding the sum , [she]489-mrs. berry cries prophetically : " Now this right everything [a baby]7763-a baby in the balance ! Now [I]489-mrs. berry say [this angel - infant]9524-this angel - infant come from on high . It 's [[God]176-god 's messenger]9525-god 's messenger , [my]489-mrs. berry love ! and it 's not wrong to say so . [He]176-god thinks [you]132-lucy worthy , or [you]132-lucy would n't ' a had one not for all the tryin ' in [the world]597-the world , [you]132-lucy would n't , and some tries hard enough , [poor creatures]9527-poor creatures ! Now let [us]5191-we rejice and make merry ! [I]489-mrs. berry 'm for cryin ' and laughin ' , one and the same . This is the blessed seal of matrimony , which [Berry]354-berry never stamp on [me]489-mrs. berry . It 's be hoped it 's [a boy]1243-a boy . Make [that man]6304-that man [a grandfather]9530-a grandfather , and [[his]6304-that man grandchild]9531-his grandchild [a son]2601-a son , and [you]132-lucy got [him]1243-a boy safe . Oh ! this is what [I]489-mrs. berry call happiness , and [I]489-mrs. berry 'll have [my]489-mrs. berry tea a little stronger in consequence . [I]489-mrs. berry declare [I]489-mrs. berry could get tipsy to know this joyful news . "[489-mrs. berry] So [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry carolled . [She]489-mrs. berry had [her]489-mrs. berry tea a little stronger . [She]489-mrs. berry ate and [she]489-mrs. berry drank ; [she]489-mrs. berry rejoiced and made merry . The bliss of the chaste was [hers]489-mrs. berry . Says [Lucy]132-lucy demurely : " Now [you]489-mrs. berry know why [I]132-lucy read History , and that sort of books . "[132-lucy] " Do [I]489-mrs. berry ? "[489-mrs. berry] replies [Berry]489-mrs. berry . " Belike [I]489-mrs. berry do . Since what [you]489-mrs. berry done 's so good , [my]489-mrs. berry darlin ' , [I]489-mrs. berry 'm agreeable to anything . A fig for all [the lords]9533-the lords ! [They]9533-the lords ca n't come anigh [a baby]7763-a baby . [You]489-mrs. berry may read Voyages and Travels , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear , and Romances , and Tales of Love and War . [You]489-mrs. berry cut the riddle in [your]489-mrs. berry own dear way , and that 's all [I]489-mrs. berry cares for . "[489-mrs. berry] " No , but [you]489-mrs. berry do n't understand , "[132-lucy] persists [Lucy]132-lucy . " [I]132-lucy only read sensible books , and talk of serious things , because [I]132-lucy 'm sure ... because [I]132-lucy have heard say [... dear Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ! do n't [you]489-mrs. berry understand now ? "[132-lucy] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry smacked [her]489-mrs. berry knees . " Only to think of [her]489-mrs. berry bein ' that thoughtful ! and [she]489-mrs. berry [a Catholic]7015-a catholic , too ! Never tell [me]489-mrs. berry that [people of one religion]9537-people of one religion ai n't as good as another , after that . Why , [you]489-mrs. berry want to make [him]9538-he [a historian]9539-a historian , to be sure ! And [that rake of [a lord who 've been comin ' here playin ' at wolf]9541-a lord who 've been comin ' here playin ' at wolf , [you]489-mrs. berry been and made [him]9538-he unbeknown to [himself]9538-he sort o ' tutor to [the unborn blessed]9542-the unborn blessed]9540-that rake of a lord who 've been comin ' here playin ' at wolf , you been and made him unbeknown to himself sort o ' tutor to the unborn blessed ! Ha ! ha ! say [that little women]9543-that little women ai n't got art ekal to the cunningest of ['em]9544-'em . Oh ! [I]489-mrs. berry understand . Why , to be sure , did n't [I]489-mrs. berry know [a lady]673-a lady , [a widow of [a clergyman]9547-a clergyman]9546-a widow of a clergyman : [he]9538-he was [a postermost child]9548-a postermost child , and afore [his]9538-he birth that [women]738-women read nothin' but [Blair]558-blair 's ' Grave ' over and over again , from the end to the beginnin ' ; that 's a serious book ! very hard readin ' ! and at four years of age [that child that come of it]9550-that child that come of it reelly was [the piousest infant]9551-the piousest infant ! [he]9538-he was like [a little curate]9552-a little curate . [His]9538-he eyes was up ; [he]9538-he talked so solemn . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry imitated [the little curate]5192-the little curate 's appearance and manner of speaking . " So [she]489-mrs. berry got [her]489-mrs. berry wish , for one ! "[489-mrs. berry] But at this [lady Lucy]132-lucy laughed . [They]5193-they chattered on happily till bedtime . [Lucy]132-lucy arranged for [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry to sleep with [her]132-lucy . " If it 's not dreadful to [ye]132-lucy , [my]489-mrs. berry sweet , sleepin ' beside [a woman]1754-a woman , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " [I]489-mrs. berry know it were to [me]489-mrs. berry shortly after [my]489-mrs. berry [Berry]489-mrs. berry , and [I]489-mrs. berry felt it . It do n't somehow seem nat'ral after matrimony [a woman in [your]132-lucy bed]9554-a woman in your bed ! [I]489-mrs. berry was obliged to have [somebody]1168-somebody , for the cold sheets do give [ye]132-lucy the creeps when [you]132-lucy 've been used to that that 's different . "[489-mrs. berry] [Upstairs]3335-upstairs [they]5193-they went together , [Lucy]132-lucy not sharing these objections . Then [Lucy]132-lucy opened certain drawers , and exhibited pretty caps , and laced linen , all adapted for a very small body , all the work of [her]132-lucy own hands : and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry praised [them]5193-they and [her]132-lucy . " [You]132-lucy been guessing [a boy woman]9556-a boy woman - like , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry said . Then [they]5193-they cooed , and kissed , and undressed by the fire , and knelt at the bedside , with [their]5193-they arms about [each other]935-each other , praying ; both praying for [the unborn child]5196-the unborn child ; and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry pressed [Lucy]132-lucy 's waist the moment [she]132-lucy was about to breathe the petition to [heaven]6566-heaven to shield and bless that coming life ; and thereat [Lucy]132-lucy closed to [her]489-mrs. berry , and felt a strong love for [her]489-mrs. berry . Then [Lucy]132-lucy got into bed first , leaving [Berry]489-mrs. berry to put out the light , and before [she]132-lucy did so , [Berry]489-mrs. berry leaned over [her]132-lucy , and eyed [her]132-lucy roguishly , saying , " [I]489-mrs. berry never see [ye]132-lucy like this , but [I]489-mrs. berry 'm half in love with [ye]132-lucy [myself]489-mrs. berry , [you]132-lucy blushin ' beauty ! Sweet 's [your]132-lucy eyes , and [your]132-lucy hair do take one so lyin ' back . [I]489-mrs. berry 'd never forgive [[my]489-mrs. berry father]1400-my father if [he]1400-my father kep [me]489-mrs. berry away from [ye]132-lucy four - and - twenty hours just . Husband o ' that ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Berry]489-mrs. berry pointed at [the young wife]3728-the young wife 's loveliness . " [Ye]132-lucy look so ripe with kisses , and there they are a - languishin ' ! ... [You]132-lucy never look so but in [your]132-lucy bed , [ye]132-lucy beauty ! just as it ought to be . "[489-mrs. berry] [Lucy]132-lucy had to pretend to rise to put out the light before [Berry]489-mrs. berry would give up [her]489-mrs. berry amorous chaste soliloquy . Then [they]5199-they lay in bed , and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry fondled [her]132-lucy , and arranged for [their]5199-they departure to - morrow , and reviewed [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's emotions when [he]5200-he came to hear [he]5200-he was going to be made [a father]2078-a father by [her]132-lucy , and hinted at [Lucy]132-lucy 's delicious shivers when [Richard]489-mrs. berry was again in [his]5200-he rightful place , which [she]132-lucy , [Bessy Berry]354-berry , now usurped ; and all sorts of amorous sweet things ; enough to make one fancy the adage subverted , that stolen fruits are sweetest ; [she]132-lucy drew such glowing pictures of bliss within the law and the limits of the conscience , till at last , worn out , [Lucy]132-lucy murmured " Peepy , dear [Berry]354-berry , "[132-lucy] and [the soft woman]9473-the soft woman gradually ceased [her]9473-the soft woman chirp . [Bessy Berry]354-berry did not sleep . [She]132-lucy lay thinking of the sweet brave heart beside [her]132-lucy , and listening to [Lucy]132-lucy 's breath as it came and went ; squeezing [the fair sleeper]5203-the fair sleeper 's hand now and then , to ease [her]132-lucy love as [her]132-lucy reflections warmed . A storm of wind came howling over [the Hampshire hills]5204-the hampshire hills , and sprang white foam on [the water]6830-the water , and shook the bare trees . It passed , leaving a thin cloth of snow on [the wintry land]5206-the wintry land . The moon shone brilliantly . [Berry]354-berry heard the house - dog bark . [His]5200-he bark was savage and persistent . [She]132-lucy was roused by the noise . By and by [she]132-lucy fancied [she]132-lucy heard a movement in [the house]711-the house ; then it seemed to [her]132-lucy that the house - door opened . [She]132-lucy cocked [her]132-lucy ears , and could almost make out voices in the midnight stillness . [She]132-lucy slipped from the bed , locked and bolted the door of [the room]671-the room , assured [herself]132-lucy of [Lucy]132-lucy 's unconsciousness , and went on tiptoe to the window . The trees all stood white to the north ; [the ground]5209-the ground glittered ; the cold was keen . [Berry]354-berry wrapped [her]132-lucy fat arms across [her]132-lucy bosom , and peeped as close over into [the garden]6440-the garden as the situation of the window permitted . [Berry]354-berry was [a soft , not a timid , woman]5211-a soft , not a timid , woman : and it happened this night that [her]132-lucy thoughts were above the fears of the dark . [She]132-lucy was sure of the voices ; curiosity without a shade of alarm held [her]132-lucy on the watch ; and gathering bundles of [her]132-lucy day - apparel round [her]132-lucy neck and shoulders , [she]132-lucy silenced the chattering of [her]132-lucy teeth as well as [she]132-lucy could , and remained stationary . The low hum of the voices came to a break ; something was said in a louder tone ; the house - door quietly shut ; [a man]1294-a man walked out of [the garden]6440-the garden into [the road]913-the road . [He]1294-a man paused opposite [her]132-lucy window , and [Berry]354-berry let the blind go back to its place , and peeped from behind an edge of [it]5215-it . [He]1294-a man was in the shadow of [the house]711-the house , so that it was impossible to discern much of [his]1294-a man figure . After some minutes [he]1294-a man walked rapidly away , and [Berry]354-berry returned to the bed an icicle , from which [Lucy]132-lucy 's limbs sensitively shrank . Next morning [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry asked [Tom Bakewell]199-tom if [he]199-tom had been disturbed in the night . [Tom]199-tom , [the mysterious]5217-the mysterious , said [he]199-tom had slept like a top . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry went into [the garden]6440-the garden . The snow was partially melted ; all save one spot , just under the portal , and there [she]489-mrs. berry saw the print of [a man]1294-a man 's foot . By some strange guidance it occurred to [her]489-mrs. berry to go and find one of [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's boots . [She]489-mrs. berry did so , and , unperceived , [she]489-mrs. berry measured the sole of the boot in that solitary footmark . There could be no doubt that it fitted . [She]489-mrs. berry tried it from heel to toe a dozen times .

CHAPTER [XL

Sir Austin Feverel]130-sir austin had come to [town]6720-town with the serenity of a philosopher who says , ' Tis now time ; and the satisfaction of [a man who has not arrived thereat without a struggle]5221-a man who has not arrived thereat without a struggle . [He]130-sir austin had almost forgiven [[his]130-sir austin son]772-his son . [His]130-sir austin deep love for [him]772-his son had well - nigh shaken loose from wounded pride and more tenacious vanity . Stirrings of a remote sympathy for the creature who had robbed [him]130-sir austin of [[his]130-sir austin son]772-his son and hewed at [his]130-sir austin System , were in [his]130-sir austin heart of hearts . This [he]130-sir austin knew ; and in [his]130-sir austin own mind [he]130-sir austin took credit for [his]130-sir austin softness . But [the world]597-the world must not suppose [him]130-sir austin soft ; [the world]597-the world must think [he]130-sir austin was still acting on [his]130-sir austin System . Otherwise what would [his]130-sir austin long absence signify ? Something highly unphilosophical . So , though love was strong , and was moving [him]130-sir austin to a straightforward course , the last tug of vanity drew [him]130-sir austin still aslant . [The Aphorist]2812-the aphorist read [himself]130-sir austin so well , that to juggle with [himself]130-sir austin was a necessity . As [he]130-sir austin wished [the world]597-the world to see [him]130-sir austin , [he]130-sir austin beheld [himself]130-sir austin : [one who entirely put aside mere personal feelings]5228-one who entirely put aside mere personal feelings : [one in whom parental duty , based on the science of life]5229-one in whom parental duty , based on the science of life , was paramount : [a Scientific Humanist]5230-a scientific humanist , in short . [He]130-sir austin was , therefore , rather surprised at a coldness in [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry 's manner when [he]130-sir austin did appear . " At last ! "[990-the lady] said [the lady]990-the lady , in a sad way that sounded reproachfully . Now [the Scientific Humanist]5232-the scientific humanist had , of course , nothing to reproach [himself]5232-the scientific humanist with . But where was [Richard]489-mrs. berry ? [Adrian]346-adrian positively averred [he]130-sir austin was not with [[his]130-sir austin wife]612-his wife . " If [he]130-sir austin had gone , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , " [he]130-sir austin would have anticipated [me]609-the baronet by a few hours . "[609-the baronet] This , when repeated to [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , should have propitiated [her]489-mrs. berry , and shown [his]130-sir austin great forgiveness . [She]489-mrs. berry , however , sighed , and looked at [him]130-sir austin wistfully . [Their]5235-their converse was not happy and deeply intimate . Philosophy did not seem to catch [her]489-mrs. berry mind ; and fine phrases encountered a rueful assent , more flattering to their grandeur than to [their]5235-their influence . Days went by . [Richard]489-mrs. berry did not present [himself]489-mrs. berry . [Sir Austin]130-sir austin 's pitch of self - command was to await [the youth]1506-the youth without signs of impatience . Seeing this , [the lady]990-the lady told [him]130-sir austin [her]990-the lady fears for [Richard]489-mrs. berry , and mentioned the rumour of [him]130-sir austin that was about . " If , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , " [this person]4456-this person , [[his]130-sir austin wife]612-his wife , is what [you]990-the lady paint [her]4456-this person , [I]609-the baronet do not share [your]990-the lady fears for [him]130-sir austin . [I]609-the baronet think too well of [him]130-sir austin . If [she]4456-this person is one to inspire the sacredness of that union , [I]609-the baronet think too well of [him]130-sir austin . It is impossible . "[609-the baronet] [The lady]990-the lady saw one thing to be done . " Call [her]4456-this person to [you]990-the lady , "[990-the lady] [she]990-the lady said . " Have [her]4456-this person with [you]990-the lady at [Raynham]3-raynham . Recognize [her]4456-this person . It is the disunion and doubt that so confuses [him]130-sir austin and drives [him]130-sir austin wild . [I]990-the lady confess to [you]990-the lady [I]990-the lady hoped [he]130-sir austin had gone to [her]4456-this person . It seems not . If [she]4456-this person is with [you]990-the lady [his]130-sir austin way will be clear . Will [you]990-the lady do that ? "[990-the lady] Science is notoriously of slow movement . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry 's proposition was far too hasty for [Sir Austin]130-sir austin . [Women]738-women , rapid by nature , have no idea of science . " [We]9560-we shall see [her]4456-this person there in time , [Emmeline]283-emmeline . At present let it be between [me]130-sir austin and [[my]130-sir austin son]6332-my son . "[130-sir austin] [He]130-sir austin spoke loftily . In truth it offended [him]130-sir austin to be asked to do anything , when [he]130-sir austin had just brought [himself]130-sir austin to do so much . A month elapsed , and [Richard]489-mrs. berry appeared on the scene . The meeting between [him]130-sir austin and [[his]130-sir austin father]775-his father was not what [[his]130-sir austin father]775-his father had expected and had crooned over in [the Welsh mountains]5243-the welsh mountains . [Richard]489-mrs. berry shook [his]775-his father hand respectfully , and inquired after [his]775-his father health with the common social solicitude . [He]130-sir austin then said : " During [your]489-mrs. berry absence , [sir]6036-sir , [I]130-sir austin have taken the liberty , without consulting [you]489-mrs. berry , to do something in which [you]489-mrs. berry are more deeply concerned than [myself]130-sir austin . [I]130-sir austin have taken upon [myself]130-sir austin to find out [[my]130-sir austin mother]5002-my mother and place [her]5002-my mother under [my]130-sir austin care . [I]130-sir austin trust [you]489-mrs. berry will not think [I]130-sir austin have done wrong . [I]130-sir austin acted as [I]130-sir austin thought best . "[130-sir austin] [Sir Austin]130-sir austin replied : " [You]489-mrs. berry are of an age , [Richard]489-mrs. berry , to judge for [yourself]489-mrs. berry in such a case . [I]130-sir austin would have [you]489-mrs. berry simply beware of deceiving [yourself]489-mrs. berry in imagining that [you]489-mrs. berry considered any one but [yourself]489-mrs. berry in acting as [you]489-mrs. berry did . "[130-sir austin] " [I]489-mrs. berry have not deceived [myself]489-mrs. berry , [sir]6036-sir , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry , and the interview was over . [Both]847-both hated an exposure of the feelings , and in that [both]847-both were satisfied : but [the baronet]609-the baronet , as [one who loves , hoped and looked for tones indicative of trouble and delight in the deep heart]5247-one who loves , hoped and looked for tones indicative of trouble and delight in the deep heart ; and [Richard]489-mrs. berry gave [him]609-the baronet none of those . [The young man]2387-the young man did not even face [him]2387-the young man as [he]2387-the young man spoke : if [their]847-both eyes met by chance , [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's were defiantly cold . [His]2387-the young man whole bearing was changed . " This rash marriage has altered [him]2387-the young man , "[5249-the very just man of science in life] said [the very just man of science in life]5249-the very just man of science in life : and that meant : " it has debased [him]2387-the young man . "[2387-the young man] [He]2387-the young man pursued [his]2387-the young man reflections . " [I]2387-the young man see in [him]2387-the young man the desperate maturity of a suddenly - ripened nature : and but for [my]2387-the young man faith that good work is never lost , what should [I]2387-the young man think of the toil of [my]2387-the young man years ? Lost , perhaps to [me]2387-the young man ! lost to [him]2387-the young man ! It may show itself in [[his]2387-the young man children]6916-his children . "[2387-the young man] [The Philosopher]901-the philosopher , [we]5251-we may conceive , has contentment in benefiting [embryos]5252-embryos : but it was a somewhat bitter prospect to [Sir Austin]130-sir austin . Bitterly [he]2387-the young man felt the injury to [himself]2387-the young man . One little incident spoke well of [Richard]489-mrs. berry . [A poor woman]5253-a poor woman called at [the hotel]7431-the hotel while [he]2387-the young man was missing . [The baronet]609-the baronet saw [her]5253-a poor woman , and [she]5253-a poor woman told [him]2387-the young man a tale that threw Christian light on one part of [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's nature . But this might gratify [the father]6162-the father in [Sir Austin]130-sir austin ; it did not touch [the man of science]5257-the man of science . [A Feverel]6334-a feverel , [[his]130-sir austin son]772-his son , would not do less , [he]130-sir austin thought . [He]130-sir austin sat down deliberately to study [[his]130-sir austin son]772-his son . No definite observations enlightened [him]130-sir austin . [Richard]489-mrs. berry ate and drank ; joked and laughed . [He]2387-the young man was generally before [Adrian]346-adrian in calling for a fresh bottle . [He]2387-the young man talked easily of current topics ; [his]2387-the young man gaiety did not sound forced . In all [he]2387-the young man did , nevertheless , there was not the air of [a youth who sees a future before [him]2387-the young man]5261-a youth who sees a future before him . [Sir Austin]130-sir austin put that down . It might be carelessness , and wanton blood , for [no one]731-no one could say [he]2387-the young man had much on [his]2387-the young man mind . [The man of science]5257-the man of science was not reckoning that [Richard]489-mrs. berry also might have learned to act and wear a mask . [Dead subjects]5264-dead subjects this is to say , [people]661-people not on [their]661-people guard [he]2387-the young man could penetrate and dissect . It is by a rare chance , as [scientific men]5266-scientific men well know , that [one]836-one has an opportunity of examining the structure of the living . However , that rare chance was granted to [Sir Austin]130-sir austin . [They]5268-they were engaged to dine with [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria at [the Foreys ']443-the foreys , and walked down to [her]138-mrs. doria in the afternoon , [father]1512-father and [son]1513-son arm - in - arm , [Adrian]346-adrian beside [them]5268-they . Previously [the offended father]4028-the offended father had condescended to inform [[his]4028-the offended father son]772-his son that it would shortly be time for [him]772-his son to return to [[his]4028-the offended father wife]612-his wife , indicating that arrangements would ultimately be ordered to receive [her]138-mrs. doria at [Raynham]3-raynham . [Richard]489-mrs. berry had replied nothing ; which might mean excess of gratitude , or hypocrisy in concealing [his]4028-the offended father pleasure , or any one of the thousand shifts by which gratified human nature expresses itself when all is made to run smooth with it . Now [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry had [her]489-mrs. berry surprise ready charged for [the young husband]4266-the young husband . [She]489-mrs. berry had [Lucy]132-lucy in [[her]489-mrs. berry own house]5275-her own house waiting for [him]4266-the young husband . Every day [she]489-mrs. berry expected [him]4266-the young husband to call and be overcome by the rapturous surprise , and every day , knowing [his]4266-the young husband habit of frequenting [the park]802-the park , [she]489-mrs. berry marched [Lucy thither]132-lucy , under the plea that [Master Richard]186-richard , whom [she]489-mrs. berry had already christened , should have an airing . The round of the red winter sun was behind the bare Kensington chestnuts , when [these two parties]5277-these two parties met . Happily for [Lucy]132-lucy and the hope [she]132-lucy bore in [her]132-lucy bosom , [she]132-lucy was perversely admiring a fair horsewoman galloping by at the moment . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry plucked at [her]132-lucy gown once or twice , to prepare [her]132-lucy eyes for the shock , but [Lucy]132-lucy 's head was still half averted , and thinks [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , " Twon't hurt [her]132-lucy if [she]132-lucy go into [his]186-richard arms head foremost . "[489-mrs. berry] [They]5278-they were close ; [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry performed the bob preliminary . [Richard]489-mrs. berry held [her]132-lucy silent with a terrible face ; [he]186-richard grasped [her]132-lucy arm , and put [her]132-lucy behind [him]186-richard . [Other people]1164-other people intervened . [Lucy]132-lucy saw nothing to account for [Berry]489-mrs. berry 's excessive flutter . [Berry]489-mrs. berry threw it on the air and some breakfast bacon , which , [she]489-mrs. berry said , [she]489-mrs. berry knew in the morning while [she]489-mrs. berry ate it , was bad for the bile , and which probably was the cause of [her]489-mrs. berry bursting into tears , much to [Lucy]132-lucy 's astonishment . " What [you]132-lucy ate makes [you]132-lucy cry , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ? "[489-mrs. berry] " It 's all "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry pressed at [her]132-lucy heart and leaned sideways , " it 's all stomach , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear . Do n't [ye]6235-my dear mind , "[489-mrs. berry] and becoming aware of [her]132-lucy unfashionable behaviour , [she]489-mrs. berry trailed off to [the shelter of the elms]5280-the shelter of the elms . " [You]132-lucy have a singular manner with [old ladies]9567-old ladies , "[186-richard] said [Sir Austin]186-richard to [[his]186-richard son]772-his son , after [Berry]489-mrs. berry had been swept aside . Scarcely courteous . [She]132-lucy behaved like [a mad woman]5282-a mad woman , certainly . " Are [you]489-mrs. berry ill , [[my]132-lucy son]6332-my son ? "[132-lucy] [Richard]489-mrs. berry was death - pale , [his]772-his son strong form smitten through with weakness . [The baronet]609-the baronet sought [Adrian]346-adrian 's eye . [Adrian]346-adrian had seen [Lucy]132-lucy as [they]5284-they passed , and [he]346-adrian had a glimpse of [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's countenance while disposing of [Berry]489-mrs. berry . Had [Lucy]132-lucy recognized [them]5284-they , [he]346-adrian would have gone to [her]132-lucy unhesitatingly . As [she]132-lucy did not , [he]346-adrian thought it well , under the circumstances , to leave matters as [they]5284-they were . [He]346-adrian answered [the baronet]609-the baronet 's look with a shrug . " Are [you]186-richard ill , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ? "[346-adrian] [Sir Austin]186-richard again asked [[his]186-richard son]772-his son . " Come on , [sir]6036-sir ! come on ! "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard . [[His]186-richard father]775-his father 's further meditations , as [they]5284-they stepped briskly to [the Foreys]5288-the foreys ' , gave [[poor ferry]560-poor ferry a character which one who lectures on matrimony , and has kissed but [three men in [her]5290-her life]5289-three men in her life , shrieks to hear the very title of . " [Richard]186-richard will go to [[his]186-richard wife]612-his wife to - morrow]9570-poor ferry a character which one who lectures on matrimony , and has kissed but three men in her life , shrieks to hear the very title of . " richard will go to his wife to - morrow , "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard said to [Adrian]346-adrian some time before [they]5284-they went in to dinner . [Adrian]346-adrian asked [him]346-adrian if [he]346-adrian had chanced to see [a young fair - haired lady by the side of [the old one]5292-the old one [Richard]186-richard had treated so peculiarly]5291-a young fair - haired lady by the side of the old one richard had treated so peculiarly ; and to [the baronet]609-the baronet 's acknowledgment that [he]346-adrian remembered to have observed [such a person]657-such a person , [Adrian]346-adrian said : " That was [[his]186-richard wife]612-his wife , [sir]6036-sir . "[346-adrian] [Sir Austin]186-richard could not dissect [the living subject]5295-the living subject . As if a bullet had torn open [the young man]2387-the young man 's skull , and some blast of battle laid [his]2387-the young man palpitating organization bare , [he]186-richard watched every motion of [his]2387-the young man brain and [his]2387-the young man heart ; and with the grief and terror of [one whose mental habit was ever to pierce to extremes]5297-one whose mental habit was ever to pierce to extremes . Not altogether conscious that [he]186-richard had hitherto played with life , [he]186-richard felt that [he]186-richard was suddenly plunged into the stormful reality of it . [He]186-richard projected to speak plainly to [[his]186-richard son]772-his son on all points that night . " [Richard]186-richard is very gay , "[186-richard] [Mrs. Doris]146-mrs. doris foray , whispered [[her]146-mrs. doris foray brother]653-her brother . " All will be right with [him]186-richard to - morrow , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard replied ; for the game had been in [his]186-richard hands so long , so long had [he]186-richard been [the God of the machine]5300-the god of the machine , that having once resolved to speak plainly and to act , [he]186-richard was to a certain extent secure , bad as the thing to mend might be . " [I]138-mrs. doria notice [he]186-richard has rather a wild laugh [I]138-mrs. doria do n't exactly like [his]186-richard eyes , "[138-mrs. doria] said [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . " [You]138-mrs. doria will see a change in [him]186-richard to - morrow , "[5257-the man of science] [the man of science]5257-the man of science remarked . It was reserved for [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria [herself]138-mrs. doria to experience that change . In the middle of the dinner a telegraphic message from [[her]138-mrs. doria son - in - law]8790-her son - in - law , [worthy John Todhunter]513-john , reached [the house]711-the house , stating that [Clare]147-clare was alarmingly ill , bidding [her]138-mrs. doria come instantly . [She]138-mrs. doria cast about for some one to accompany [her]138-mrs. doria , and fixed on [Richard]186-richard . Before [he]5257-the man of science would give [his]5257-the man of science consent for [Richard]186-richard to go , [Sir Austin]186-richard desired to speak with [him]5257-the man of science apart , and in that interview [he]5257-the man of science said to [[his]5257-the man of science son]772-his son : " [[My]5257-the man of science dear]6235-my dear [Richard]186-richard ! it was [my]5257-the man of science intention that [we]9575-we should come to an understanding together this night . But the time is short poor [Helen]492-helen can not spare many minutes . Let [me]5257-the man of science then say that [you]186-richard deceived [me]5257-the man of science , and that [I]5257-the man of science forgive [you]186-richard . [We]9575-we fix [our]9575-we seal on the past . [You]186-richard will bring [[your]186-richard wife]8677-your wife to [me]5257-the man of science when [you]186-richard return . "[5257-the man of science] And very cheerfully [the baronet]609-the baronet looked down on the generous future [he]609-the baronet thus founded . " Will [you]609-the baronet have [her]8677-your wife at [Raynham]3-raynham at once , [sir]6036-sir ? "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard . " Yes , [[my]186-richard son]6332-my son , when [you]609-the baronet bring [her]8677-your wife . "[186-richard] " Are [you]609-the baronet mocking [me]5257-the man of science , [sir]6036-sir ? "[5257-the man of science] " Pray , what do [you]609-the baronet mean ? "[186-richard] " [I]186-richard ask [you]609-the baronet to receive [her]8677-your wife at once . "[186-richard] " Well ! the delay can not be long . [I]5257-the man of science do not apprehend that [you]609-the baronet will be kept from [your]609-the baronet happiness many days . "[5257-the man of science] " [I]186-richard think it will be some time , [sir]6036-sir ! "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , sighing deeply . " And what mental freak is this that can induce [you]609-the baronet to postpone it and play with [your]609-the baronet first duty ? "[186-richard] " What is [my]5257-the man of science first duty , [sir]6036-sir ? "[5257-the man of science] " Since [you]609-the baronet are married , to be with [[your]609-the baronet wife]8677-your wife . "[186-richard] " [I]489-mrs. berry have heard that from [an old woman called [Berry]489-mrs. berry]9583-an old woman called berry ! "[489-mrs. berry] said [Richard]489-mrs. berry to [himself]489-mrs. berry , not intending irony . " Will [you]609-the baronet receive [her]8677-your wife at once ? "[186-richard] [he]186-richard asked resolutely . [The baronet]609-the baronet was clouded by [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son 's reception of [his]609-the baronet graciousness . [His]609-the baronet grateful prospect had formerly been [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's marriage the culmination of [his]609-the baronet System . [Richard]489-mrs. berry had destroyed [his]609-the baronet participation in that . [He]609-the baronet now looked for a pretty scene in recompense : [Richard]489-mrs. berry leading up [[his]609-the baronet wife]612-his wife to [him]609-the baronet , and [both]847-both being welcomed by [him]609-the baronet paternally , and so held one ostentatious minute in [his]609-the baronet embrace . [He]609-the baronet said : " Before [you]609-the baronet return , [I]609-the baronet demur to receiving [her]612-his wife . "[609-the baronet] " Very well , [sir]6036-sir , "[772-his son] replied [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son , and stood as if [he]772-his son had spoken all . " Really [you]609-the baronet tempt [me]609-the baronet to fancy [you]609-the baronet already regret [your]609-the baronet rash proceeding ! "[609-the baronet] [the baronet]609-the baronet exclaimed ; and the next moment it pained [him]609-the baronet [he]609-the baronet had uttered the words , [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's eyes were so sorrowfully fierce . It pained [him]609-the baronet , but [he]609-the baronet divined in that look a history , and [he]609-the baronet could not refrain from glancing acutely and asking : " Do [you]609-the baronet ? "[609-the baronet] " Regret it , [sir]6036-sir ? "[609-the baronet] The question aroused one of those struggles in [the young man]2387-the young man 's breast which a passionate storm of tears may still , and which sink like leaden death into the soul when tears come not . [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's eyes had the light of [the desert]7259-the desert . " Do [you]489-mrs. berry ? "[775-his father] [[his]2387-the young man father]775-his father repeated . " [You]489-mrs. berry tempt [me]775-his father [I]775-his father almost fear [you]489-mrs. berry do . "[775-his father] At the thought for [he]775-his father expressed [his]775-his father mind the pity that [he]775-his father had for [Richard]489-mrs. berry was not pure gold . " Ask [me]775-his father what [I]775-his father think of [her]9586-her , [sir]6036-sir ! Ask [me]775-his father what [she]9586-her is ! Ask [me]775-his father what it is to have taken one of [[God]176-god 's precious angels]9588-god 's precious angels and chained [her]9586-her to misery ! Ask [me]775-his father what it is to have plunged a sword into [her]9586-her heart , and to stand over [her]9586-her and see [such a creature bleeding]9589-such a creature bleeding ! Do [I]775-his father regret that ? Why , yes , [I]775-his father do ! Would [you]775-his father ? "[775-his father] [His]775-his father eyes flew hard at [[his]775-his father father]775-his father under the ridge of [his]775-his father eyebrows . [Sir Austin]186-richard winced and reddened . Did [he]186-richard understand ? There is ever in the mind 's eye a certain wilfulness . [We]5316-we see and understand ; [we]5316-we see and wo n't understand . " Tell [me]186-richard why [you]186-richard passed by [her]9586-her as [you]186-richard did this afternoon , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said gravely : and in the same voice [Richard]186-richard answered : " [I]186-richard passed [her]9586-her because [I]186-richard could not do otherwise . "[186-richard] " [[Your]186-richard wife]8677-your wife , [Richard]186-richard ? "[186-richard] " Yes ! [[my]186-richard wife]8530-my wife ! "[186-richard] " If [she]9586-her had seen [you]186-richard , [Richard]186-richard ? "[186-richard] " [God]176-god spared [her]9586-her that ! "[186-richard] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , bustling in practical haste , and bearing [Richard]186-richard 's hat and greatcoat in [her]138-mrs. doria energetic hands , came between [them]5317-them at this juncture . Dimples of commiseration were in [her]138-mrs. doria cheeks while [she]138-mrs. doria kissed [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother 's perplexed forehead . [She]138-mrs. doria forgot [her]138-mrs. doria trouble about [Clare]147-clare , deploring [his]653-her brother fatuity . [Sir Austin]186-richard was forced to let [[his]186-richard son]772-his son depart . As of old , [he]186-richard took counsel with [Adrian]346-adrian , and [the wise youth]746-the wise youth was soothing . " [Somebody]1168-somebody has kissed [him]653-her brother , [sir]6036-sir , and [the chaste boy]9594-the chaste boy ca n't get over it . "[746-the wise youth] This absurd suggestion did more to appease [the baronet]609-the baronet than if [Adrian]346-adrian had given a veritable reasonable key to [Richard]186-richard 's conduct . It set [him]346-adrian thinking that it might be a prudish strain in [the young man]2387-the young man 's mind , due to the System in difficulties . " [I]346-adrian may have been wrong in one thing , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian said , with an air of the utmost doubt of it . " [I]346-adrian , perhaps , was wrong in allowing [him]653-her brother so much liberty during [his]653-her brother probation . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian pointed out to [him]2387-the young man that [he]346-adrian had distinctly commanded it . " Yes , yes ; that is on [me]5323-me . "[5323-me] [His]5323-me was an order of mind that would accept the most burdensome charges , and by some species of moral usury make a profit out of them . [Clare]147-clare was little talked of . [Adrian]346-adrian attributed the employment of the telegraph to [John Todhunter]513-john 's uxorious distress at a toothache , or possibly the first symptoms of [an heir to [[his]346-adrian house]1652-his house]5324-an heir to his house . " [That child]9595-that child 's mind has disease in it ... [She]9595-that child is not sound , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . On the door - step of [the hotel]7431-the hotel , when [they]5328-they returned , stood [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . [Her]489-mrs. berry wish to speak a few words with [the baronet]609-the baronet reverentially communicated , [she]489-mrs. berry was ushered [upstairs]3335-upstairs into [[his]609-the baronet room]6116-his room . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry compressed [her]489-mrs. berry person in the chair [she]489-mrs. berry was beckoned to occupy . " Well ' ma'am , [you]489-mrs. berry have something to say , "[609-the baronet] observed [the baronet]609-the baronet , for [she]489-mrs. berry seemed loth to commence . " Wishin ' [I]489-mrs. berry had n't "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry took [him]609-the baronet up , and mindful of the good rule to begin at the beginning , pursued : " [I]489-mrs. berry dare say , [Sir Austin]186-richard , [you]186-richard do n't remember [me]489-mrs. berry , and [I]489-mrs. berry little thought when last [we]9596-we parted [our]9596-we meeting 'd be like this . Twenty year do n't go over one without showin ' it , [no more than twenty ox]9597-no more than twenty ox . It 's a might o ' time , twenty year ! Leastways not quite twenty , it ai n't . "[489-mrs. berry] " Round figures are best , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian remarked . " In them round figures [a be - loved son]9598-a be - loved son have growed up , and got [himself]9598-a be - loved son married ! "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , diving straight into the case . [Sir Austin]186-richard then learnt that [he]186-richard had before [him]186-richard [the culprit who had assisted [[his]186-richard son]772-his son in that venture]5333-the culprit who had assisted his son in that venture . It was a stretch of [his]186-richard patience to hear [himself]186-richard addressed on a family matter ; but [he]186-richard was naturally courteous . " [He]186-richard came to [[my]346-adrian house]9183-my house , [Sir Austin]186-richard , [a stranger]9134-a stranger ! If twenty year alters [us]9601-they as have knowed each other on [the earth]1036-the earth , how must [they]9601-they alter [they]9601-they that [we]9601-they parted with just come from [heaven]6566-heaven ! And [a heavenly babe]9604-a heavenly babe [he]186-richard were ! so sweet ! so strong ! so fat ! "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian laughed aloud . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry bumped a curtsey to [him]186-richard in [her]489-mrs. berry chair , continuing : " [I]489-mrs. berry wished afore [I]489-mrs. berry spoke to say how thankful am [I]489-mrs. berry bound to be for [my]489-mrs. berry pension not cut short , as have offended so , but that [I]489-mrs. berry know [Sir Austin Feverel]130-sir austin , [Raynham Abbey]25-raynham abbey , ai n't one o ' [them]9601-they that likes to hear [their]9601-they good deeds pumlished . And a pension to [me]489-mrs. berry now , it 's something more than it were . For a pension and pretty rosy cheeks in [a maid]2776-a maid , which [I]489-mrs. berry was that 's [a bait many a man'll bite]9606-a bait many a man'll bite , that wo n't so [a forsaken wife]9607-a forsaken wife ! "[489-mrs. berry] " If [you]489-mrs. berry will speak to the point , [ma'am]8198-ma'am , [I]609-the baronet will listen to [you]489-mrs. berry , "[609-the baronet] [the baronet]609-the baronet interrupted [her]489-mrs. berry . " It 's the beginnin ' that 's the worst , and that 's over , thank [the Lord]6239-the lord ! So [I]609-the baronet 'll speak , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin , and say [my]609-the baronet say : [Lord]9610-lord speed [me]609-the baronet ! Believin ' [our]9611-our idees o ' matrimony to be sim'lar , then , [I]609-the baronet 'll say , once married married for life ! Yes ! [I]609-the baronet do n't even like [widows]2372-widows . For [I]609-the baronet ca n't stop at the grave . Not at [the tomb]9613-the tomb [I]609-the baronet ca n't stop . [[My]609-the baronet husband]1703-my husband 's [[my]609-the baronet husband]1703-my husband , and if [I]609-the baronet 'm a body at the Resurrection , [I]609-the baronet say , speaking humbly , [[my]609-the baronet [Berry]489-mrs. berry]8143-my berry is [the husband o ' [my]609-the baronet body]9617-the husband o ' my body ; and to think of two claimin ' of [me]609-the baronet then it makes [me]609-the baronet hot all over . Such is [my]609-the baronet notion of [that state ' tween man and [woman]6810-woman]9618-that state ' tween man and woman . No givin ' in marriage , o ' course [I]609-the baronet know ; and if so [I]609-the baronet 'm single . "[609-the baronet] [The baronet]609-the baronet suppressed a smile . " Really , [[my]609-the baronet good woman]9620-my good woman , [you]9620-my good woman wander very much . "[609-the baronet] " Beggin ' pardon , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin ; but [I]130-sir austin has [my]130-sir austin point before [me]130-sir austin all the same , and [I]130-sir austin 'm comin ' to it . Ac - knowledgin ' [our]9621-our error , it 'd done , and bein ' done , it 's writ aloft . Oh ! if [you]130-sir austin ony knew what [a sweet young creature]9622-a sweet young creature [she]9622-a sweet young creature be ! Indeed ; ' taint all of humble birth that 's unworthy , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin . And [she]9622-a sweet young creature got [her]9622-a sweet young creature idees , too : [She]9622-a sweet young creature reads History ! [She]9622-a sweet young creature talk that sensible as would surprise [ye]130-sir austin . But for all that [she]9622-a sweet young creature 's a prey to [the artful o ' men]9623-the artful o ' men unpertected . And it 's [a young marriage]9624-a young marriage but there 's no fear for [her]9622-a sweet young creature , as far as [she]9622-a sweet young creature go . The fear 's t'other way . There 's that in [a man at the commencement which make of [him]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord Lord]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord knows what if [you]130-sir austin any way interferes : whereas [a woman]1754-a woman bides quiet ! It 's consolation catch [her]1754-a woman , which is what [we]9627-we mean by seduein ' . Whereas [a man]1294-a man [he]1294-a man 's [a savage]2431-a savage ! "[130-sir austin] [Sir Austin]130-sir austin turned [his]130-sir austin face to [Adrian]346-adrian , who was listening with huge delight . " Well , [ma'am]8198-ma'am , [I]346-adrian see [you]346-adrian have something in [your]346-adrian mind , if [you]346-adrian would only come to it quickly . "[346-adrian] " Then here 's [my]5337-i point , [Sir Austin]130-sir austin . [I]5337-i say [you]346-adrian bred [him]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord so as there ai n't [another young gentleman like [him]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord in [England]23-england]9631-another young gentleman like him in england , and proud [he]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord make [me]5337-i . And as for [her]9632-her , [I]5337-i 'll risk sayin ' it 's done , and no harm [you]346-adrian might search [England]23-england through , and nowhere will [ye]346-adrian find [a maid that 's [his]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord match like [[his]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord own wife]9057-his own wife]9633-a maid that 's his match like his own wife . Then there [they]9635-they be . Are [they]9635-they together as should be ? O Lord no ! Months [they]9635-they been divided . Then [she]9632-her all lonely and exposed , [I]5337-i went , and fetched [her]9632-her out of [seducers]9636-seducers ' ways which [they]9636-seducers may say what [they]9636-seducers like , but [the inn'cent]9637-the inn'cent is most open to when [they]9636-seducers 're healthy and confidin ' [I]5337-i fetch [her]9632-her , and the liberty boxed [her]9632-her safe in [[my]5337-i own house]8217-my own house . So much for that sweet ! That [you]9639-you may do with [women]738-women . But it 's [him]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord [Mr. Richard]186-richard [I]5337-i am bold , [I]5337-i know , but there [I]5337-i 'm in for it , and [the Lord'll]9641-the lord'll help [me]5337-i ! It 's [him]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord , [Sir Austin]186-richard , in [this great metropolis]9642-this great metropolis , warm from a young marriage . It 's [him]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord , and [I]5337-i say nothin' of [her]9632-her , and how sweet [she]9632-her bears it , and it 's eating [her]9632-her at a time when [Natur]561-natur ' should have no other trouble but the one that 's goin' on it 's [him]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord , and [I]5337-i ask so bold shall there and [a Christian]1162-a christian gentlemen [[his]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord father]775-his father shall there be a tug ' tween [him]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord as [a son]2601-a son and [him]9625-a man at the commencement which make of him lord as [a husband]6957-a husband soon to be somethin' else ? [I]5337-i speak bold out [I]5337-i 'd have [sons]9647-sons obey [[their]9647-sons fathers]9648-their fathers , but [a priest]9649-a priest 's words spoke over them , which they 're now in [my]5337-i ears , [I]5337-i say [I]5337-i ai n't a doubt on [earth]6128-earth [I]5337-i 'm sure there ai n't one in heaven which dooty 's [the holier of [the two]947-the two]9651-the holier of the two . "[5337-i] [Sir Austin]186-richard heard [her]5337-i to an end . [Their]5338-their views on the junction of the sexes were undoubtedly akin . To be lectured on [his]186-richard prime subject , however , was slightly disagreeable , and to be obliged mentally to assent to [this old lady]5339-this old lady 's doctrine was rather humiliating , when it could not be averred that [he]186-richard had latterly followed it out . [He]186-richard sat cross - legged and silent , a finger to [his]186-richard temple . " [One]836-one gets so addle - gated thinkin ' many things , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , simply . " That 's why [we]5338-their see wonder [clever people]9654-clever people goin' wrong to [my]489-mrs. berry mind . [I]489-mrs. berry think it 's al'ays the plan in a dielemmer to pray [God]176-god and walk forward . "[489-mrs. berry] [The keen - witted soft woman]5340-the keen - witted soft woman was tracking [the baronet]609-the baronet 's thoughts , and [she]5340-the keen - witted soft woman had absolutely run [him]609-the baronet down and taken an explanation out of [his]609-the baronet mouth , by which [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was to have been informed that [he]609-the baronet had acted from a principle of [his]609-the baronet own , and devolved a wisdom [she]5340-the keen - witted soft woman could not be expected to comprehend . Of course [he]609-the baronet became advised immediately that it would be waste of time to direct such an explanation to [her]5340-the keen - witted soft woman inferior capacity . [He]609-the baronet gave [her]5340-the keen - witted soft woman [his]609-the baronet hand , saying , " [[My]609-the baronet son]6332-my son has gone out of [town]6720-town to see [[his]6332-my son cousin]1014-his cousin , who is ill . [He]6332-my son will return in two or three days , and then [they]9658-they will both come to [me]609-the baronet at [Raynham]3-raynham . "[609-the baronet] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry took the tips of [his]609-the baronet fingers , and went half - way to the floor perpendicularly . " [He]609-the baronet pass [her]5340-the keen - witted soft woman like [a stranger in [the park]802-the park]9659-a stranger in the park this evenin ' , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry faltered . " Ah ? "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . " Yes , well ! [they]9658-they will be at [Raynham]3-raynham before the week is over . "[609-the baronet] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was not quite satisfied . " Not of [his]609-the baronet own accord [he]609-the baronet pass [that sweet young wife of [his]609-the baronet]9661-that sweet young wife of his like [a stranger]9134-a stranger this day , [Sir Austin]186-richard ! "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]489-mrs. berry must beg [you]186-richard not to intrude further , [ma'am]8198-ma'am . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry bobbed [her]489-mrs. berry bunch of a body out of [the room]671-the room . " All 's well that ends well , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry said to [herself]489-mrs. berry . " It 's just bad inquirin ' too close among [men]761-men . [We]9665-we must take 'em somethin' like [Providence]200-providence as [they]761-men come . Thank heaven ! [I]489-mrs. berry kep ' back [the baby]1575-the baby . "[489-mrs. berry] In [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's eyes [the baby]1575-the baby was the victorious reserve . [Adrian]346-adrian asked [[his]346-adrian chief]6120-his chief what [he]346-adrian thought of [that specimen of woman]5346-that specimen of woman . " [I]609-the baronet think [I]609-the baronet have not met a better in [my]609-the baronet life , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , mingling praise and sarcasm . [Clare]147-clare lies in [her]5348-her bed as placid as in the days when [she]5348-her breathed ; [her]5348-her white hands stretched their length along the sheets , at peace from head to feet . [She]5348-her needs iron no more . [Richard]489-mrs. berry is face to face with death for the first time . [He]5349-he sees the sculpture of clay the spark gone . [Clare]147-clare gave [[her]5348-her mother]6590-her mother the welcome of the dead . [This child]1077-this child would have spoken nothing but kind commonplaces had [she]1077-this child been alive . [She]5348-her was dead , and [none]680-none knew [her]5348-her malady . On [her]5348-her fourth finger were two wedding - rings . When hours of weeping had silenced [the mother]8439-the mother 's anguish , [she]5348-her , for some comfort [she]5348-her saw in it , pointed out that strange thing to [Richard]489-mrs. berry , speaking low in the chamber of the dead ; and then [he]5349-he learnt that it was [his]5349-he own lost ring [Clare]147-clare wore in [the two worlds]5354-the two worlds . [He]5349-he learnt from [[her]5348-her husband]1653-her husband that [Clare]147-clare 's last request had been that neither of the rings should be removed . [She]5348-her had written it ; [she]5348-her would not speak it . " [I]5348-her beg of [[my]5348-her husband]1703-my husband , and [all kind people who may have the care of [me]5348-her between this and the grave]9668-all kind people who may have the care of me between this and the grave , to bury [me]5348-her with [my]5348-her hands untouched . "[5348-her] The tracing of the words showed the bodily torment [she]5348-her was suffering , as [she]5348-her wrote them on a scrap of paper found beside [her]5348-her pillow . In wonder , as the dim idea grew from the waving of [Clare]147-clare 's dead hand , [Richard]489-mrs. berry paced [the house]711-the house , and hung about [the awful room]5357-the awful room ; dreading to enter [it]5357-the awful room , reluctant to quit [it]5357-the awful room . The secret [Clare]147-clare had buried while [she]5348-her lived , arose with [her]5348-her death . [He]5358-he saw it play like flame across [her]5348-her marble features . The memory of [her]5348-her voice was like a knife at [his]5358-he nerves . [His]5358-he coldness to [her]5348-her started up accusingly : [her]5348-her meekness was bitter blame . On the evening of the fourth day , [[her]5348-her mother]6590-her mother came to [him]5358-he in [[his]5358-he bedroom]5360-his bedroom , with a face so white that [he]5358-he asked [himself]5358-he if aught worse could happen to [a mother]6784-a mother than the loss of [[her]6590-her mother child]1650-her child . Choking [she]6590-her mother said to [him]5358-he , " Read this , "[6590-her mother] and thrust a leather - bound pocket - book trembling in [his]5358-he hand . [She]6590-her mother would not breathe to [him]5358-he what it was . [She]6590-her mother entreated [him]5358-he not to open it before [her]6590-her mother . " Tell [me]6590-her mother , "[6590-her mother] [she]6590-her mother said , " tell [me]6590-her mother what [you]5358-he think . [John]513-john must not hear of it . [I]6590-her mother have [nobody]1322-nobody to consult but [you]5358-he O [Richard]489-mrs. berry ! "[6590-her mother] " [My]6590-her mother Diary "[6590-her mother] was written in the round hand of [Clare]147-clare 's childhood on the first page . The first name [his]5358-he eye encountered was [his]5358-he own . " [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's fourteenth birthday . [I]5358-he have worked [him]5358-he a purse and put it under [his]5358-he pillow , because [he]5358-he is going to have plenty of money . [He]5358-he does not notice [me]5358-he now because [he]5358-he has [a friend]611-a friend now , and [he]5358-he is ugly , but [Richard]489-mrs. berry is not , and never will be . "[5358-he] The occurrences of that day were subsequently recorded , and a childish prayer to [God]176-god for [him]5358-he set down . Step by step [he]5358-he saw [her]5363-she growing mind in [his]5358-he history . As [she]5363-she advanced in years [she]5363-she began to look back , and made much of little trivial remembrances , all bearing upon [him]5358-he . " [We]9671-we went into [the fields]2199-the fields and gathered cowslips together , and pelted [each other]935-each other , and [I]5363-she told [him]5358-he [he]5358-he used to call them ' coals - sleeps ' when [he]5358-he was [a baby]7763-a baby , and [he]5358-he was angry at [my]5363-she telling [him]5358-he , for [he]5358-he does not like to be told [he]5358-he was ever [a baby]7763-a baby . "[5363-she] [He]5358-he remembered the incident , and remembered [his]5358-he stupid scorn of [her]5363-she meek affection . [Little Clare]147-clare ! how [she]5363-she lived before [him]5358-he in [her]5363-she white dress and pink ribbons , and soft dark eyes ! [Upstairs]3335-upstairs [she]5363-she was lying dead . [He]5358-he read on : " [Mama]248-mama thompson says there is [no one in [the world]597-the world]9676-no one in the world like [Richard]489-mrs. berry , and [I]5358-he am sure there is not , not in [the whole world]2511-the whole world . [He]5358-he says [he]5358-he is going to be [a great General and going to the wars]9679-a great general and going to the wars . If [he]5358-he does [I]5358-he shall dress [myself]5358-he as [a boy]1243-a boy and go after [him]5358-he , and [he]5358-he will not know [me]5358-he till [I]5358-he am wounded . Oh [I]5358-he pray [he]5358-he will never , never be wounded . [I]5358-he wonder what [I]5358-he should feel if [Richard]489-mrs. berry was ever to die . "[5358-he] [Upstairs Clare]562-clare was lying dead . " [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry said there was a likeness between [Richard]489-mrs. berry and [me]562-clare . [Richard]489-mrs. berry said [I]562-clare hope [I]562-clare do not hang down [my]562-clare head as [she]5366-her does . [He]5365-he is angry with [me]562-clare because [I]562-clare do not look [people]661-people in the face and speak out , but [I]562-clare know [I]562-clare am not looking after earthworms . "[562-clare] Yes . [He]5365-he had told [her]5366-her that . A shiver seized [him]5365-he at the recollection . Then it came to a period when the words : " [Richard]489-mrs. berry kissed [me]5367-me , "[5367-me] stood by [themselves]5367-me , and marked a day in [her]5366-her life . Afterwards it was solemnly discovered that [Richard]489-mrs. berry wrote poetry . [He]5365-he read one of [his]5365-he old forgotten compositions penned when [he]5365-he had that ambition . " [Thy]5368-thy truth to [me]5365-he is truer Than horse , or dog , or blade ; [Thy]5368-thy vows to [me]5365-he are fewer Than ever [maiden]9682-maiden made .[5365-he]

[Thou]5368-thy steppest from [thy]5368-thy splendour To make [my]0-i life a song : [My]0-i bosom shall be tender As thine has risen strong . " All the verses were transcribed . "[5365-he] It is [he]5365-he who is [the humble knight]5369-the humble knight , " [Clare]562-clare explained at the close , "[5370-his lady] and [[his]5365-he lady]5370-his lady , is [a Queen]3545-a queen . [Any Queen]5372-any queen would throw [her]5372-any queen crown away for [him]5365-he . " It came to that period when [Clare]562-clare left [Raynham]3-raynham with [[her]562-clare mother]6590-her mother . "[5372-any queen] [Richard]489-mrs. berry was not sorry to lose [me]0-i . [He]5365-he only loves [boys]816-boys and [men]761-men . Something tells [me]0-i [I]0-i shall never see [Raynham]3-raynham again . [He]5365-he was dressed in blue . [He]5365-he said Good - bye , [Clare]562-clare , and kissed [me]0-i on the cheek . [Richard]489-mrs. berry never kisses [me]0-i on the mouth . [He]5365-he did not know [I]0-i went to [his]5365-he bed and kissed [him]5365-he while [he]5365-he was asleep . [He]5365-he sleeps with one arm under [his]5365-he head , and the other out on the bed . [I]0-i moved away a bit of [his]5365-he hair that was over [his]5365-he eyes . [I]0-i wanted to cut it . [I]0-i have one piece . [I]0-i do not let [anybody]1879-anybody see [I]0-i am unhappy , not even [mama]7913-mama . [She]7913-mama says [I]0-i want iron . [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i do not . [I]0-i like to write [my]0-i name . [Clare Doria Forey]147-clare . [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's is [Richard Doria Feverel]127-richard . " [His]5365-he breast rose convulsively . [Clare Doria Forey]147-clare ! [He]5365-he knew the music of that name . [He]5365-he had heard it somewhere . It sounded faint and mellow now behind the hills of death . [He]5365-he could not read for tears . It was midnight . The hour seemed to belong to [her]7913-mama . The awful stillness and the darkness were [Clare]147-clare 's . [Clare]147-clare 's voice clear and cold from the grave possessed it . Painfully , with blinded eyes , [he]5365-he looked over the breathless pages . [She]7913-mama spoke of [his]127-richard marriage , and [her]7913-mama finding the ring . "[127-richard] [I]0-i knew it was [his]127-richard . [I]0-i knew [he]127-richard was going to be married that morning . [I]0-i saw [him]127-richard stand by the altar when [they]5377-they laughed at breakfast . [[His]127-richard wife]612-his wife must be so beautiful ! [[Richard]127-richard 's wife]5379-richard 's wife ! Perhaps [he]127-richard will love [me]0-i better now [he]127-richard is married . [Mama]248-mama thompson says [they]5377-they must be separated . That is shameful . If [I]0-i can help [him]127-richard [I]0-i will . [I]0-i pray so that [he]127-richard may be happy . [I]0-i hope [God]176-god hears [poor sinners]5380-poor sinners ' prayers . [I]0-i am very sinful . [Nobody]1322-nobody knows it as [I]0-i do . [They]1322-nobody say [I]0-i am good , but [I]0-i know . When [I]0-i look on the ground [I]0-i am not looking after earthworms , as [he]127-richard said . Oh , do forgive [me]0-i , [God]176-god ! " Then [she]9684-her spoke of [her]9684-her own marriage , and that it was [her]9684-her duty to obey [[her]9684-her mother]6590-her mother . A blank in the Diary ensued . "[176-god] [I]0-i have seen [Richard]127-richard . [Richard]127-richard despises [me]0-i , " was the next entry . But now as [he]0-i read [his]0-i eyes were fixed , and the delicate feminine handwriting like a black thread drew on [his]0-i soul to one terrible conclusion . "[127-richard] [I]0-i can not live . [Richard]127-richard despises [me]0-i . [I]0-i can not bear the touch of [my]0-i fingers or the sight of [my]0-i face . Oh ! [I]0-i understand [him]127-richard now . [He]127-richard should not have kissed [me]0-i so that last time . [I]0-i wished to die while [his]127-richard mouth was on [mine]0-i . " Further : "[0-i] [I]0-i have no escape . [Richard]127-richard said [he]127-richard would die rather than endure it . [I]0-i know [he]127-richard would . Why should [I]0-i be afraid to do what [he]127-richard would do ? [I]0-i think if [[my]0-i husband]1703-my husband whipped [me]0-i [I]0-i could bear it better . [He]127-richard is so kind , and tries to make [me]0-i cheerful . [He]127-richard will soon be very unhappy . [I]0-i pray to [God]176-god half the night . [I]0-i seem to be losing sight of [[my]0-i God]9187-my god the more [I]0-i pray . " [Richard]127-richard laid the book open on the table . Phantom surges seemed to be mounting and travelling for [his]127-richard brain . Had [Clare]147-clare taken [his]127-richard wild words in earnest ? Did [she]9686-she lie there dead [he]127-richard shrouded the thought . [He]127-richard wrapped the thoughts in shrouds , but [he]127-richard was again reading . "[0-i] A quarter to one o'clock . [I]0-i shall not be alive this time to - morrow . [I]0-i shall never see [Richard]127-richard now . [I]0-i dreamed last night [we]5384-we were in [the fields]2199-the fields together , and [he]127-richard walked with [his]127-richard arm round [my]0-i waist . [We]5384-we were [children]6772-children , but [I]0-i thought [we]5384-we were married , and [I]0-i showed [him]127-richard [I]0-i wore [his]127-richard ring , and [he]127-richard said if [you]0-i always wear it , [Clare]147-clare , [you]0-i are as good as [[my]0-i wife]8530-my wife . Then [I]0-i made a vow to wear it for ever and ever ... It is not [mama]7913-mama 's fault . [She]7913-mama does not think as [Richard]127-richard and [I]0-i do of these things . [He]127-richard is not [a coward]886-a coward , nor am I. [He]127-richard hates cowards . " [I]127-richard have written to [[his]127-richard father]775-his father to make [him]775-his father happy . Perhaps when [I]127-richard am dead [he]775-his father will hear what [I]127-richard say . "[127-richard] [I]0-i heard just now [Richard]127-richard call distinctly [Clare]147-clare , come out to [me]0-i . Surely [he]127-richard has not gone . [I]0-i am going [I]0-i know not where . [I]0-i can not think . [I]0-i am very cold . " The words were written larger , and staggered towards the close , as if [her]9688-her hand had lost mastery over the pen . "[0-i] [I]0-i can only remember [Richard]127-richard now [a boy]1243-a boy . [A little boy]5391-a little boy and [a big boy]5392-a big boy . [I]0-i am not sure now of [his]127-richard voice . [I]0-i can only remember certain words . ' [Clari]563-clari , ' and ' [Don Ricardo]564-don ricardo , ' and [his]127-richard laugh . [He]127-richard used to be full of fun . Once [we]5393-we laughed all day together tumbling in the hay . Then [he]127-richard had [a friend]611-a friend , and began to write poetry , and be proud . If [I]0-i had married [a young man]7024-a young man [he]127-richard would have forgiven [me]0-i , but [I]0-i should not have been happier . [I]0-i must have died . [God]176-god never looks on [me]0-i . " It is past two o'clock . The sheep are bleating outside . It must be very cold in the ground . Good - bye , [Richard]127-richard . "[176-god] With [his]127-richard name it began and ended . Even to [herself]0-i [Clare]147-clare was not over - communicative . The book was slender , yet [her]5396-her nineteen years of existence left half the number of pages white . Those last words drew [him]127-richard irresistibly to gaze on [her]5396-her . There [she]5396-her lay , the same impassive [Clare]147-clare . For a moment [he]127-richard wondered [she]5396-her had not moved to [him]127-richard [she]5396-her had become so different . [She]5396-her who had just filled [his]127-richard ears with strange tidings it was not possible to think [her]5396-her dead ! [She]5396-her seemed to have been speaking to [him]127-richard all through [his]127-richard life . [His]127-richard image was on that still heart . [He]127-richard dismissed [the night - watchers]5397-the night - watchers from [the room]671-the room , and remained with [her]5396-her alone , till the sense of death oppressed [him]127-richard , and then the shock sent [him]127-richard to the window to look for sky and stars . Behind a low broad pine , hung with frosty mist , [he]127-richard heard a bell - wether of the flock in the silent fold . Death in life it sounded . [The mother]8439-the mother found [him]127-richard praying at the foot of [Clare]147-clare 's bed . [She]8439-the mother knelt by [his]127-richard side , and [they]5400-they prayed , and [their]5400-they joint sobs shook [their]5400-they bodies , but neither of [them]5400-they shed many tears . [They]5400-they held a dark unspoken secret in common . [They]5400-they prayed [God]176-god to forgive [her]5396-her . [Clare]147-clare was buried in [the family vault of [the Todhunters]565-the todhunters]5401-the family vault of the todhunters . [[Her]5396-her mother]6590-her mother breathed no wish to have [her]5396-her lying at [Lobourne]4-lobourne . After the funeral , what [[they]5400-they alone upon [earth]6128-earth]5403-they alone upon earth knew brought [them]5400-they together . " [Richard]127-richard , "[6590-her mother] [she]6590-her mother said , " the worst is over for [me]6590-her mother . [I]6590-her mother have [no one]731-no one to love but [you]127-richard , [dear]7001-dear . [We]5400-they have all been fighting against [God]176-god , and this ... [Richard]127-richard ! [you]127-richard will come with [me]6590-her mother , and be united to [[your]127-richard wife]8677-your wife , and spare [[my]6590-her mother brother]9692-my brother what [I]6590-her mother suffer . "[6590-her mother] [He]5405-i answered the broken spirit : " [I]5405-i have killed [one]836-one . [She]6590-her mother sees [me]5405-i as [I]5405-i am . [I]5405-i can not go with [you]127-richard to [[my]5405-i wife]8530-my wife , because [I]5405-i am not worthy to touch [her]6590-her mother hand , and were [I]5405-i to go , [I]5405-i should do this to silence [my]5405-i self - contempt . Go [you]127-richard to [her]6590-her mother , and when [she]6590-her mother asks of [me]5405-i , say [I]5405-i have a death upon [my]5405-i head that No ! say that [I]5405-i am abroad , seeking for that which shall cleanse [me]5405-i . If [I]5405-i find it [I]5405-i shall come to claim [her]6590-her mother . If not , [God]176-god help [[us]9695-us all]9696-us all ! "[5405-i] [She]5406-she had no strength to contest [his]5407-his solemn words , or stay [him]5407-his , and [he]5407-his went forth .

CHAPTER XLI

[A man with a beard]5408-a man with a beard saluted [the wise youth [Adrian]346-adrian in the full blaze of [Piccadilly]86-piccadilly]346-adrian with a clap on the shoulder . [Adrian]346-adrian glanced leisurely behind . " Do [you]346-adrian want to try [my]346-adrian nerves , [[my]346-adrian dear fellow]9697-my dear fellow ? [I]346-adrian 'm not [a man of fashion]9698-a man of fashion , happily , or [you]346-adrian would have struck the seat of [them]9699-them . How are [you]346-adrian ? "[346-adrian] That was [his]5407-his welcome to [Austin Wentworth]150-austin after [his]5407-his long absence . [Austin]150-austin took [his]5407-his arm , and asked for news , with the hunger of [one who had been in the wilderness five years]5409-one who had been in the wilderness five years . " [The Whigs]567-the whigs have given up the ghost , [[my]150-austin dear]6235-my dear [Austin]150-austin . [The free Briton]9701-the free briton is to receive Liberty 's pearl , [the Ballot]568-the ballot . [The Aristocracy]4660-the aristocracy has had a cycle 's notice to quit . [The Monarchy]9703-the monarchy and [old Madeira]569-old madeira are going out ; [Demos]570-demos and [Cape]109-cape wines are coming in . [They]4660-the aristocracy call it Reform . So , [you]150-austin see , [your]150-austin absence has worked wonders . Depart for another five years , and [you]150-austin will return to ruined stomachs , cracked sconces , general upset , an equality made perfect by universal prostration . "[150-austin] [Austin]150-austin indulged [him]5407-his in a laugh . " [I]150-austin want to hear about [ourselves]9704-ourselves . How is old [Ricky]127-richard ? "[150-austin] " [You]150-austin know of [his]127-richard what do [they]4660-the aristocracy call it when greenhorns are licensed to jump into the milkpails of [dairymaids]9705-dairymaids ? [a very charming little woman [she]9706-a very charming little woman she makes , by the way presentable makes , by the way presentable]9706-a very charming little woman she makes , by the way presentable ! quite [old Anacreon]571-old anacreon 's rose in milk . Well ! [everybody]1030-everybody thought the System must die of it . Not a bit . It continued to flourish in spite . [It]9708-it 's in a consumption now , though emaciated , lean , raw , spectral ! [I]150-austin 've this morning escaped from [Raynham]3-raynham to avoid the sight of it . [I]150-austin have brought [[our]9704-ourselves genial uncle [Hippias]334-hippias]334-hippias to [town]6720-town [a delightful companion]9710-a delightful companion ! [I]150-austin said to [him]334-hippias : ' [We]9704-ourselves 've had a fine Spring . ' ' Ugh ! ' [he]334-hippias answers , ' there 's a time when [you]150-austin come to think the Spring old . ' [You]150-austin should have heard how [he]334-hippias trained out the ' old . ' [I]150-austin felt something like decay in [my]150-austin sap just to hear [him]334-hippias . In the prize - fight of life , [[my]150-austin dear]6235-my dear [Austin]150-austin , [[our]9704-ourselves uncle]9712-our uncle [Hippias]334-hippias has been unfairly hit below the belt . Let 's guard [ourselves]9704-ourselves [there]6062-there , and go and order dinner . "[150-austin] " But where 's [Ricky]127-richard now , and what is [he]127-richard doing ? "[150-austin] said [Austin]150-austin . " Ask what [he]127-richard has done . [The miraculous boy]9714-the miraculous boy has gone and got [a baby]7763-a baby ! "[150-austin] " [A child]8169-a child ? [Richard]127-richard has one ? "[150-austin] [Austin]150-austin 's clear eyes shone with pleasure . " [I]150-austin suppose it 's not common among [[your]6235-my dear tropical savages]9717-your tropical savages . [He]127-richard has one : one as big as two . That has been the death - blow to the System . [It]9718-it bore [the marriage]9719-the marriage [the baby]1575-the baby was too much for it . Could it swallow [the baby]1575-the baby , ' twould live . [She]9722-she , [the wonderful woman]9723-the wonderful woman , has produced [a large boy]9724-a large boy . [I]150-austin assure [you]6235-my dear it 's quite amusing to see the System opening its mouth every hour of the day , trying to gulp [him]9724-a large boy down , aware that it would be a consummate cure , or a happy release . "[150-austin] By [degrees Austin]150-austin learnt [the baronet]609-the baronet 's proceedings , and smiled sadly . " How has [Ricky]127-richard turned out ? "[150-austin] [he]150-austin asked . " What sort of a character has [he]127-richard ? "[150-austin] " [The poor boy]9725-the poor boy is ruined by [his]127-richard excessive anxiety about it . [Character]9726-character ? [he]127-richard has the character of a bullet with a treble charge of powder behind it . Enthusiasm is the powder . [That boy]8297-that boy could get up an enthusiasm for the maiden days of [Ops]110-ops ! [He]127-richard was going to reform [the world]597-the world , after [your]6235-my dear fashion , [Austin]150-austin , [you]6235-my dear have something to answer for . Unfortunately [he]127-richard began with the feminine side of it . [Cupid]458-cupid proud of [Phoebus]572-phoebus newly slain , or [Pluto]500-pluto wishing to people [[his]127-richard kingdom]9729-his kingdom , if [you]6235-my dear like , put it into the soft head of one of the guileless grateful creatures to kiss [him]127-richard for [his]127-richard good work . Oh , horror ! [he]127-richard never expected that . Conceive the System in the flesh , and [you]6235-my dear have [[our]9730-our [Richard]127-richard]8481-our richard . The consequence is , that [this male Peri]9732-this male peri refuses to enter [[his]127-richard Paradise]1887-his paradise , though the gates are open for [him]127-richard , the trumpets blow , and [the fair unspotted one]9734-the fair unspotted one awaits [him]127-richard fruitful within . [We]9730-our heard of [him]127-richard last that [he]127-richard was trying the German waters preparatory to [his]127-richard undertaking the release of [Italy]71-italy from [the subjugation of [the Teuton]111-the teuton]9735-the subjugation of the teuton . Let 's hope [they]9730-our 'll wash [him]127-richard . [He]127-richard is in the company of [Lady Judith]485-lady judith Felle [[your]9730-our old friend]9736-your old friend , [the ardent female Radical who married the decrepit to carry out [her]485-lady judith principles]9737-the ardent female radical who married the decrepit to carry out her principles . [They]9738-they always marry [English lords]9739-english lords , or [foreign princes]9740-foreign princes : [I]150-austin admire [their]9738-they tactics . "[150-austin] " [Judith]485-lady judith is bad for [him]127-richard in such a state . [I]485-lady judith like [her]485-lady judith , but [she]485-lady judith was always too sentimental , "[485-lady judith] said [Austin]485-lady judith . " Sentiment made [her]485-lady judith marry [the old lord]9741-the old lord , [I]485-lady judith suppose ? [I]485-lady judith like [her]485-lady judith for [her]485-lady judith sentiment , [Austin]485-lady judith . [Sentimental people]8052-sentimental people are sure to live long and die fat . Feeling , that 's [the slayer]9743-the slayer , coz . Sentiment ! ' tis the cajolery of existence : the soft bloom which whoso weareth , [he]9744-he or [she]9745-she is enviable . Would that [I]485-lady judith had more ! "[485-lady judith] " [You]346-adrian 're not much changed , [Adrian]346-adrian . "[485-lady judith] " [I]485-lady judith 'm not [a Radical]9746-a radical , [Austin]485-lady judith . "[485-lady judith] Further inquiries , responded to in [Adrian]346-adrian 's figurative speech , instructed [Austin]485-lady judith that [the baronet]609-the baronet was waiting for [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son , in a posture of statuesque offended paternity , before [he]609-the baronet would receive [[his]609-the baronet daughter - in - law]4225-his daughter - in - law and [grandson]5414-grandson . That was what [Adrian]346-adrian meant by the efforts of [the System]6689-the system to swallow [the baby]1575-the baby . " [We]9747-we 're in a tangle , "[746-the wise youth] said [the wise youth]746-the wise youth . " Time will extricate [us]9747-we , [I]746-the wise youth presume , or what is [the venerable signor]9748-the venerable signor good for ? "[746-the wise youth] [Austin]485-lady judith mused some minutes , and asked for [[Lucy]132-lucy 's place of residence]5418-lucy 's place of residence . " [We]9747-we 'll go to [her]132-lucy by and by , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " [I]485-lady judith shall go and see [her]132-lucy now , "[485-lady judith] said [Austin]485-lady judith . " Well , [we]9747-we 'll go and order the dinner first , [coz]9749-coz . "[485-lady judith] " Give [me]746-the wise youth [her]132-lucy address . "[746-the wise youth] " Really , [Austin]485-lady judith , [you]485-lady judith carry matters with too long a beard , "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian objected . " Do n't [you]485-lady judith care what [you]485-lady judith eat ? "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian roared hoarsely , looking humorously hurt . " [I]346-adrian daresay not . A slice out of [him]5419-a long stranger that 's handy sauce du ciel ! Go , batten on [the baby]1575-the baby , [cannibal]9751-cannibal . Dinner at seven . "[346-adrian] [Adrian]346-adrian gave [him]346-adrian [his]346-adrian own address , and [Lucy]132-lucy 's , and strolled off to do the better thing . [Overnight Mrs. Berry]573-overnight mrs. berry had observed [a long stranger]5419-a long stranger in [her]5420-her tea - cup . Posting [him]5419-a long stranger on [her]5420-her fingers and starting [him]5419-a long stranger with a smack , [he]5419-a long stranger had vaulted lightly and thereby indicated that [he]5419-a long stranger was positively coming the next day . [She]5420-her forgot [him]5419-a long stranger in the bustle of [her]5420-her duties and the absorption of [her]5420-her faculties in thoughts of [the incomparable stranger [Lucy]132-lucy had presented to [the world]597-the world]5421-the incomparable stranger lucy had presented to the world , till a knock at the street - door reminded [her]5420-her . " There [he]5419-a long stranger is ! "[5420-her] [she]5420-her cried , as [she]5420-her ran to open to [him]5419-a long stranger . " There 's [[my]5420-her stranger]9752-my stranger come ! "[5420-her] Never was [a woman]1754-a woman 's faith in omens so justified . [The stranger]5424-the stranger desired to see [Mrs. Richard Feverel]551-mrs. feverel . [He]5424-the stranger said [his]5424-the stranger name was [Mr. Austin Wentworth]150-austin . [Mrs. Berry]573-overnight mrs. berry clasped [her]573-overnight mrs. berry hands , exclaiming , " Come at last ! "[573-overnight mrs. berry] and ran bolt out of [the house]711-the house to look up and down [the street]2516-the street . Presently [she]573-overnight mrs. berry returned with many excuses for [her]573-overnight mrs. berry rudeness , saying : " [I]573-overnight mrs. berry expected to see [her]551-mrs. feverel comin ' [home]675-home , [Mr. Wentworth]150-austin . Every day twice a day [she]551-mrs. feverel go out to give [[her]551-mrs. feverel blessed angel]9754-her blessed angel an airing . No leavin ' [the child]1104-the child with [nursemaids]9756-nursemaids for [her]551-mrs. feverel ! [She]551-mrs. feverel is [a mother]6784-a mother ! and good milk , too , thank [the Lord]6239-the lord ! though [her]551-mrs. feverel heart 's so low . "[573-overnight mrs. berry] [Indoors Mrs. Berry]574-indoors mrs. berry stated who [she]573-overnight mrs. berry was , related the history of [the young couple]8078-the young couple and [her]573-overnight mrs. berry participation in it , and admired the beard . " Although [I]573-overnight mrs. berry 'd swear [you]150-austin do n't wear it for ornament , now ! "[573-overnight mrs. berry] [she]573-overnight mrs. berry said , having in the first impulse designed a stroke at [man]6035-man 's vanity . [Ultimately Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry spoke of the family complication , and with dejected head and joined hands threw out dark hints about [Richard]551-mrs. feverel . While [Austin]150-austin was giving [his]150-austin cheerfuller views of the case , [Lucy]132-lucy came in preceding [the baby]1575-the baby . " [I]150-austin am [Austin Wentworth]150-austin , "[150-austin] [he]150-austin said , taking [her]132-lucy hand . [They]8078-the young couple read [each other]935-each other 's faces , [these two]634-these two , and smiled kinship . " [Your]150-austin name is [Lucy]132-lucy ? "[132-lucy] [She]132-lucy affirmed it softly . " And [mine]132-lucy is [Austin]150-austin , as [you]150-austin know . "[132-lucy] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry allowed time for [Lucy]132-lucy 's charms to subdue [him]150-austin , and presented [[Richard]551-mrs. feverel 's representative]5432-richard 's representative , who , seeing a new face , suffered [himself]150-austin to be contemplated before [he]150-austin commenced crying aloud and knocking at the doors of [Nature]378-nature for something that was due to [him]150-austin . " Ai n't [he]150-austin a lusty darlin ' ? "[489-mrs. berry] says [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " Ai n't [he]150-austin like [[his]150-austin own father]1842-his own father ? There ca n't be no doubt about zoo , [zoo pitty pet]9760-zoo pitty pet . Look at [his]150-austin fists . Ai n't [he]150-austin got passion ? Ai n't [he]150-austin [a splendid roarer]9761-a splendid roarer ? Oh ! "[489-mrs. berry] and [she]489-mrs. berry went off rapturously into [baby]5433-baby - language . [A fine boy]5434-a fine boy , certainly . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry exhibited [his]5434-a fine boy legs for further proof , desiring [Austin]150-austin 's confirmation as to [their]5435-their being dumplings . [Lucy]132-lucy murmured a word of excuse , and bore the splendid roarer out of [the room]671-the room . " [She]132-lucy might a done it here , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " There 's no prettier sight , [I]489-mrs. berry say . If [[her]132-lucy dear husband]9024-her dear husband could but see that ! [He]9024-her dear husband 's off in [his]9024-her dear husband heroics [he]9024-her dear husband want to be doin' all sorts o ' things : [I]489-mrs. berry say [he]9024-her dear husband 'll never do anything grander than [that baby]9763-that baby . [You]132-lucy should ' a seen [[her]132-lucy uncle]1360-her uncle over [that baby [he]9024-her dear husband came here]9765-that baby he came here , for [I]489-mrs. berry said , [you]132-lucy shall see [[your]132-lucy own family]9766-your own family , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear , and so [she]132-lucy thinks . [He]9024-her dear husband come , and [he]9024-her dear husband laughed over [that baby]9763-that baby in the joy of [his]9024-her dear husband heart , [poor man]9769-poor man ! [he]9024-her dear husband cried , [he]9024-her dear husband did . [You]132-lucy should see that [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton , [Mr. Wentworth]150-austin a friend o ' [Mr. Richard]186-richard 's , and [a very modest - minded young gentleman [he]9024-her dear husband worships [her]132-lucy in [his]9024-her dear husband innocence]9770-a very modest - minded young gentleman he worships her in his innocence . It 's a sight to see [him]9024-her dear husband with [that baby]9763-that baby . [My]489-mrs. berry belief is [he]9024-her dear husband 's unhappy 'cause [he]9024-her dear husband ca n't anyways be [nurse - maid]9772-nurse - maid to [him]9024-her dear husband . [O Mr. Wentworth]150-austin ! what do [you]150-austin think of [her]132-lucy , [sir]6036-sir ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Austin]150-austin 's reply was as satisfactory as [a man]1294-a man 's poor speech could make it . [He]150-austin heard that [Lady Feverel]134-lady feverel was in [the house]711-the house , and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry prepared the way for [him]150-austin to pay [his]150-austin respects to [her]134-lady feverel . Then [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ran to [Lucy]132-lucy , and [the house]711-the house buzzed with new life . [The simple creatures]5440-the simple creatures felt in [Austin]150-austin 's presence something good among [them]5440-the simple creatures . " [He]150-austin do n't speak much , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , " but [I]132-lucy see by [his]150-austin eye [he]150-austin mean a deal . [He]150-austin ai n't one o ' [[yer]132-lucy long - word gentry]9774-yer long - word gentry , who 's [all gay deceivers]9775-all gay deceivers , every one of ['em]9776-'em . "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy pressed the hearty suckling into [her]132-lucy breast . " [I]132-lucy wonder what [he]150-austin thinks of [me]132-lucy , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ? [I]132-lucy could not speak to [him]150-austin . [I]132-lucy loved [him]150-austin before [I]132-lucy saw [him]150-austin . [I]132-lucy knew what [his]150-austin face was like . "[132-lucy] " [He]150-austin looks proper even with a beard , and that 's a trial for [a virtuous man]2378-a virtuous man , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " [One]836-one sees straight through the hair with [him]150-austin . Think ! [he]150-austin 'll think what [any man'd]9779-any man'd think [you]132-lucy a - suckin spite o ' all [your]132-lucy sorrow , [my]489-mrs. berry sweet , and [[my]489-mrs. berry [Berry]489-mrs. berry]8143-my berry talkin ' of [[his]150-austin Roman matrons]9781-his roman matrons ! here 's [a English wife'll match 'em all]9782-a english wife'll match 'em all ! that 's what [he]150-austin thinks . And now that leetle dark under [yer]132-lucy eye'll clear , [my]489-mrs. berry darlin ' , now [he've]150-austin come . "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry looked to no more than that ; [Lucy]132-lucy to no more than the peace [she]132-lucy had in being near [[Richard]186-richard 's best friend]5441-richard 's best friend . When [she]132-lucy sat down to tea it was with a sense that [the little room that held [her]132-lucy]5442-the little room that held her was [[her]132-lucy home]8434-her home perhaps for many a day . A chop procured and cooked by [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry formed [Austin]186-richard 's dinner . During the meal [he]186-richard entertained [them]5444-them with anecdotes of [his]186-richard travels . [Poor Lucy]132-lucy had no temptation to try to conquer [Austin]186-richard . That heroic weakness of [hers]132-lucy was gone . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry had said : " Three cups [I]489-mrs. berry goes no further , "[489-mrs. berry] and [Lucy]132-lucy had rejected the proffer of more tea , when [Austin]186-richard , who was in the thick of [a Brazilian forest]5445-a brazilian forest , asked [her]132-lucy if [she]132-lucy was [a good traveller]5446-a good traveller . " [I]132-lucy mean , can [you]132-lucy start at a minute 's notice ? "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy hesitated , and then said ; " Yes , "[132-lucy] decisively , to which [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry added , that [she]132-lucy was not [a " luggage - woman]9783-a " luggage - woman . "[132-lucy] " There used to be [a train]9784-a train at seven o'clock , "[186-richard] [Austin]186-richard remarked , consulting [his]186-richard watch . [The two women]5447-the two women were silent . " Could [you]132-lucy get ready to come with [me]186-richard to [Raynham]3-raynham in ten minutes ? "[186-richard] [Austin]186-richard looked as if [he]186-richard had asked a commonplace question . [Lucy]132-lucy 's lips parted to speak . [She]132-lucy could not answer . [Loud]577-loud rattled the teaboard to [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's dropping hands . " Joy and deliverance ! "[132-lucy] [she]132-lucy exclaimed with a foundering voice . " Will [you]132-lucy come ? "[132-lucy] [Austin]186-richard kindly asked again . [Lucy]132-lucy tried to stop [her]132-lucy beating heart , as [she]132-lucy answered , " Yes . "[132-lucy] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry cunningly pretended to interpret the irresolution in [her]489-mrs. berry tones with a mighty whisper : " [She]489-mrs. berry 's thinking what 's to be done with [baby]5433-baby . "[489-mrs. berry] " [He]5433-baby must learn to travel , "[186-richard] said [Austin]186-richard . " Oh ! "[489-mrs. berry] cried [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , " and [I]132-lucy 'll be [his]5433-baby nuss , and bear [him]5433-baby , a sweet ! Oh ! and think of it ! [[me]132-lucy nurse - maid]9786-me nurse - maid once more at [Raynham Abbey]25-raynham abbey ! but it 's [nurse - woman]9787-nurse - woman now , [you]132-lucy must say . Let [us]9788-us be goin' on the spot . "[132-lucy] [She]132-lucy started up and away in hot haste , fearing delay would cool the heaven - sent resolve . [Austin]186-richard smiled , eying [his]186-richard watch and [Lucy]132-lucy alternately . [She]132-lucy was wishing to ask a multitude of questions . [His]186-richard face reassured [her]132-lucy , and saying : " [I]132-lucy will be dressed instantly , "[132-lucy] [she]132-lucy also left [the room]671-the room . Talking , bustling , preparing , wrapping up [[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord , and looking to [their]5450-they neatnesses , [they]5450-they were nevertheless ready within the time prescribed by [Austin]186-richard , and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry stood humming over [the baby]1575-the baby . " [He]186-richard 'll sleep it through , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry said . " [He]186-richard 's had enough for an alderman , and goes to sleep sound after [his]186-richard dinner , [he]186-richard do , a duck ! "[489-mrs. berry] Before [they]5450-they departed , [Lucy]132-lucy ran up to [Lady Feverel]134-lady feverel . [She]132-lucy returned for , the small one . " One moment , [Mr. Wentworth]150-austin ? "[132-lucy] " Just two , "[150-austin] said [Austin]150-austin . [Master Richard]186-richard was taken up , and when [Lucy]132-lucy came back [her]132-lucy eyes were full of tears . " [She]134-lady feverel thinks [she]134-lady feverel is never to see [him]186-richard again , [Mr. Wentworth]150-austin . "[132-lucy] " [She]134-lady feverel shall , "[150-austin] [Austin]150-austin said simply . Off [they]5450-they went , and with [Austin]150-austin near [her]132-lucy , [Lucy]132-lucy forgot to dwell at all upon the great act of courage [she]132-lucy was performing . " [I]132-lucy do hope [baby]5433-baby will not wake , "[132-lucy] was [her]132-lucy chief solicitude . " [He]5433-baby ! "[5452-nurse - woman berry] cries [nurse - woman Berry]5452-nurse - woman berry , from the rear , " [his]5433-baby little tum - tum 's as tight as [he]5433-baby can hold , a pet ! a lamb ! a bird ! [a beauty]613-a beauty ! and [ye]9791-ye may take [yer]9791-ye oath [he]5433-baby never wakes till that 's slack . [He've]5433-baby got character of [his]5433-baby own , a blessed ! "[5452-nurse - woman berry] There are some tremendous citadels that only want to be taken by storm . [The baronet]609-the baronet sat alone in [[his]609-the baronet library]4038-his library , sick of resistance , and rejoicing in the pride of no surrender ; a terror to [[his]609-the baronet friends]6559-his friends and to [himself]609-the baronet . Hearing [Austin]150-austin 's name sonorously pronounced by [the man of calves]9372-the man of calves , [he]609-the baronet looked up from [his]609-the baronet book , and held out [his]609-the baronet hand . " Glad to see [you]150-austin , [Austin]150-austin . "[609-the baronet] [His]150-austin appearance betokened complete security . The next minute [he]150-austin found [himself]150-austin escaladed . It was a cry from [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry that told [him]150-austin others were in [the room]671-the room besides [Austin]150-austin . [Lucy]132-lucy stood a little behind the lamp : [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry close to the door . The door was half open , and passing through it might be seen the petrified figure of [a fine man]5458-a fine man . [The baronet]609-the baronet glancing over the lamp rose at [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's signification of [a woman]1754-a woman 's personality . [Austin]150-austin stepped back and led [Lucy]132-lucy to [him]609-the baronet by the hand . " [I]150-austin have brought [[Richard]186-richard 's wife]5379-richard 's wife , [sir]6036-sir , "[150-austin] [he]150-austin said with a pleased , perfectly uncalculating , countenance , that was disarming . Very pale and trembling [Lucy]132-lucy bowed . [She]132-lucy felt [her]132-lucy two hands taken , and heard a kind voice . Could it be possible it belonged to [the dreadful father of [[her]132-lucy husband]1653-her husband]5461-the dreadful father of her husband ? [She]132-lucy lifted [her]132-lucy eyes nervously : [her]132-lucy hands were still detained . [The baronet]609-the baronet contemplated [Richard]186-richard 's choice . Had [he]609-the baronet ever had a rivalry with those pure eyes ? [He]609-the baronet saw the pain of [her]132-lucy position shooting across [her]132-lucy brows , and , uttering - gentle inquiries as to [her]132-lucy health , placed [her]132-lucy in a seat . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry had already fallen into a chair . " What aspect do [you]132-lucy like for [[your]132-lucy bedroom]9794-your bedroom ? [East]73-the glorious golden east ? "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . [Lucy]132-lucy was asking [herself]132-lucy wonderingly : " Am [I]609-the baronet to stay ? "[609-the baronet] " Perhaps [you]132-lucy had better take to [[Richard]186-richard 's room]1008-richard 's room at once , "[609-the baronet] [he]609-the baronet pursued . " [You]132-lucy have [the Lobourne valley]9796-the lobourne valley [there]6062-there and a good morning air , and will feel more at [home]675-home . "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy 's colour mounted . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry gave a short cough , as one who should say , " The day is [ours]9799-ours ! "[489-mrs. berry] Undoubtedly strange as it was to think it [the fortress]5465-the fortress was carried . " [Lucy]132-lucy is rather tired , "[186-richard] said [Austin]186-richard , and to hear [her]132-lucy Christian name thus bravely spoken brought grateful dew to [her]132-lucy eyes . [The baronet]609-the baronet was about to touch the bell . " But have [you]132-lucy come alone ? "[609-the baronet] [he]609-the baronet asked . At this [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry came forward . Not immediately : it seemed to require effort for [her]489-mrs. berry to move , and when [she]489-mrs. berry was within the region of the lamp , [her]489-mrs. berry agitation could not escape notice . [The blissful bundle]5467-the blissful bundle shook in [her]489-mrs. berry arms . " By the way , what is [he]9800-he to [me]186-richard ? "[186-richard] [Austin]186-richard inquired generally as [he]186-richard went and unveiled the younger hope of [Raynham]3-raynham . " [My]186-richard relationship is not so defined as [yours]186-richard , [sir]6036-sir . "[186-richard] [An observer]5468-an observer might have supposed that [the baronet]609-the baronet peeped at [[his]609-the baronet grandson]5470-his grandson with the courteous indifference of one who merely wished to compliment [the mother of [[anybody]1879-anybody 's child]5473-anybody 's child]5471-the mother of anybody 's child . " [I]186-richard really think [he]5470-his grandson 's like [Richard]186-richard , "[186-richard] [Austin]186-richard laughed . [Lucy]132-lucy looked : [I]0-i am sure [he]5470-his grandson is ! " As like as one to one , "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry murmured feebly ; but [Grandpapa]471-grandpapa not speaking [she]489-mrs. berry thought it incumbent on [her]489-mrs. berry to pluck up . " And [he]5470-his grandson 's as healthy as [[his]5470-his grandson father]775-his father was , [Sir Austin]186-richard spite o ' the might ' a beens . Reg'lar as the clock ! [We]9803-we never want a clock since [he]5470-his grandson come . [We]9803-we knows the hour o ' the day , and of the night . "[489-mrs. berry] " [You]132-lucy nurse [him]5470-his grandson [yourself]132-lucy , of course ? "[609-the baronet] [the baronet]609-the baronet spoke to [Lucy]132-lucy , and was satisfied on that point . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was going to display [his]5470-his grandson prodigious legs . [Lucy]132-lucy , fearing the consequent effect on the prodigious lungs , begged [her]489-mrs. berry not to wake [him]5470-his grandson . " ' T'd take a deal to do that , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , and harped on [Master Richard]186-richard 's health and the small wonder it was that [he]5470-his grandson enjoyed it , considering the superior quality of [his]5470-his grandson diet , and the lavish attentions of [[his]5470-his grandson mother]6037-his mother , and then suddenly fell silent on a deep sigh . " [He]5470-his grandson looks healthy , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , " but [I]609-the baronet am not [a judge of babies]9804-a judge of babies . "[609-the baronet] Thus , having capitulated , [Raynham]3-raynham chose to acknowledge [[its]3-raynham new commandant , who was now borne away , under the directions of [the housekeeper]7162-the housekeeper]5477-its new commandant , who was now borne away , under the directions of the housekeeper , to occupy [the room [Richard]186-richard had slept in when [an infant]8288-an infant]5479-the room richard had slept in when an infant . [Austin]186-richard cast no thought on [his]186-richard success . [The baronet]609-the baronet said : " [She]489-mrs. berry is extremely well - looking . "[609-the baronet] [He]609-the baronet replied : " [A person [you]132-lucy take to at once]9805-a person you take to at once . "[609-the baronet] There it ended . But a much more animated colloquy was taking place aloft , where [Lucy]132-lucy and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry sat alone . [Lucy]132-lucy expected [her]489-mrs. berry to talk about the reception [they]5482-they had met with , and [the house]711-the house , and the peculiarities of [the rooms]1000-the rooms , and the solid happiness that seemed in store . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry all the while would persist in consulting the looking - glass . [Her]489-mrs. berry first distinct answer was , " [[My]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear ! tell [me]489-mrs. berry candid , how do [I]489-mrs. berry look ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Very nice indeed , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ; but could [you]489-mrs. berry have believed [he]9807-he would be so kind , so considerate ? "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]489-mrs. berry am sure [I]489-mrs. berry looked [a frump]9808-a frump , "[489-mrs. berry] returned [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " Oh dear ! two birds at a shot . What do [you]489-mrs. berry think , now ? "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]132-lucy never saw so wonderful a likeness , "[132-lucy] says [Lucy]132-lucy . " Likeness ! look at [me]132-lucy . "[132-lucy] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was trembling and hot in the palms . " [You]489-mrs. berry 're very feverish , [dear Berry]489-mrs. berry . What can it be ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Ai n't it like the love - flutters of [a young gal]7356-a young gal , [[my]489-mrs. berry dear]6235-my dear . "[489-mrs. berry] " Go to bed , [Berry]489-mrs. berry , [dear]7001-dear , "[132-lucy] says [Lucy]132-lucy , pouting in [her]132-lucy soft caressing way . " [I]132-lucy will undress [you]489-mrs. berry , and see to [you]489-mrs. berry , [dear heart]9812-dear heart ! [You]489-mrs. berry 've had so much excitement . "[132-lucy] " Ha ! ha ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Berry]489-mrs. berry laughed hysterically ; ' [she]489-mrs. berry thinks it 's about this business of [hers]489-mrs. berry . Why , it 's child's - play , [my]0-i darlin ' . But [I]0-i did n't look for tragedy to - night . Sleep in [this house]7652-this house [I]0-i ca n't , [[my]0-i love]3506-my love ! " [Lucy]132-lucy was astonished . "[489-mrs. berry] Not sleep here , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ? Oh ! why , [you]489-mrs. berry silly old thing ? [I]0-i know . " "[0-i] Do [ye]5487-you ! " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , with a sceptical nose . "[5487-you] [You]5487-you 're afraid of ghosts . " "[5487-you] Belike [I]0-i am when [they]5488-their 're six foot two in [their]5488-their shoes , and bellows when [you]5487-you stick a pin into [their]5488-their calves . [I]0-i seen [[my]0-i [Berry]489-mrs. berry]8143-my berry ! " "[489-mrs. berry] [[Your]489-mrs. berry husband]5156-your husband ? " "[489-mrs. berry] Large as life ! " [Lucy]132-lucy meditated on optical delusions , but [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry described [him]5156-your husband as [the Colossus who had marched [them]5488-their into [the library]2808-the library]9813-the colossus who had marched them into the library , and vowed that [he]5156-your husband had recognized [her]489-mrs. berry and quaked . "[489-mrs. berry] Time ai n't aged [him]5156-your husband , " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , "[0-i] whereas [me]0-i ! [he've]5156-your husband got [his]5156-your husband excuse now . [I]0-i know [I]0-i look [a frump]9808-a frump . " [Lucy]132-lucy kissed [her]489-mrs. berry : "[9808-a frump] [You]0-i look [the nicest , dearest old thing]5492-the nicest , dearest old thing . " "[0-i] [You]0-i may say an old thing , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear . " "[0-i] And [[your]0-i husband]5156-your husband is really here ? " "[489-mrs. berry] [Berry]489-mrs. berry 's below ! " [Profoundly]578-profoundly uttered as this was , it chased every vestige of incredulity . "[489-mrs. berry] What will [you]0-i do , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ? " "[489-mrs. berry] Go , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear . Leave [him]5156-your husband to be happy in [his]5156-your husband own way . It 's over atween [us]5496-us , [I]0-i see that . When [I]0-i entered [the house]711-the house [I]0-i felt there was something comin ' over [me]0-i , and lo and behold [ye]6235-my dear ! no sooner was [we]5496-us in [the hall]1015-the hall - passage if it had n't been for [that blessed infant]5499-that blessed infant [I]0-i should ' a dropped . [I]0-i must ' a known [his]5156-your husband step , for [my]0-i heart began thumpin ' , and [I]0-i knew [I]0-i had n't got [my]0-i hair straight that [Mr. Wentworth]150-austin was in such a hurry nor [my]0-i best gown . [I]0-i knew [he]5156-your husband 'd scorn [me]0-i . [He]5156-your husband hates frumps . " "[5156-your husband] Scorn [you]6235-my dear ! " cried [Lucy]132-lucy , angrily . "[6235-my dear] [He]5156-your husband who has behaved so wickedly ! " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry attempted to rise . "[0-i] [I]0-i may as well go at once , " [she]489-mrs. berry whimpered . "[0-i] If [I]0-i see [him]5156-your husband [I]0-i shall only be disgracin ' of [myself]0-i . [I]0-i feel it all on [my]0-i side already . Did [ye]6235-my dear mark [him]5156-your husband , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ? [I]0-i know [I]0-i was vexin ' to [him]5156-your husband at times , [I]0-i was . [Those big men]5501-those big men are so touchy about [their]5501-those big men dignity nat'ral . Hark at [me]0-i ! [I]0-i 'm goin' all soft in a minute . Let [me]0-i leave [the house]711-the house , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear . [I]0-i daresay it was good half [my]0-i fault . [Young women]7953-young women do n't understand [men]761-men sufficient not altogether and [I]0-i was [a young woman]7876-a young woman then ; and then what [they]5501-those big men goes and does [they]5501-those big men ai n't quite answerable for : [they]5501-those big men , feels , [I]0-i daresay , pushed from behind . Yes . [I]0-i 'll go . [I]0-i 'm [a frump]9808-a frump . [I]0-i 'll go . ' Tain't in natur ' for [me]0-i to sleep in [the same house]5508-the same house . " [Lucy]132-lucy laid [her]132-lucy hands on [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's shoulders , and forcibly fixed [her]5509-naughty woman in [her]132-lucy seat . "[5509-naughty woman] Leave baby , [naughty woman]5509-naughty woman ? [I]0-i tell [you]5509-naughty woman [he]5510-he shall come to [you]5509-naughty woman , and fall on [his]5510-he knees to [you]5509-naughty woman and beg [your]5509-naughty woman forgiveness . " "[5510-he] [Berry]489-mrs. berry on [his]5510-he knees ! " "[489-mrs. berry] Yes . And [he]5510-he shall beg and pray [you]5509-naughty woman to forgive [him]5510-he . " "[5510-he] If [you]5509-naughty woman get more from [Martin Berry]579-martin berry than breath - away words , great'll be [my]0-i wonder ! " said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . "[5511-we] [We]5511-we will see , " said [Lucy]132-lucy , thoroughly determined to do something for the good creature that had befriended [her]132-lucy . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry examined [her]132-lucy gown . "[5511-we] Wo n't it seem [we]5511-we 're runnin ' after [him]5510-he ? " [she]132-lucy murmured faintly . "[5511-we] [He]5510-he is [[your]5509-naughty woman husband]5156-your husband , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . [He]5510-he may be wanting to come to [you]5509-naughty woman now . " "[5510-he] Oh ! Where is all [I]0-i was goin' to say to [that man]6304-that man when [we]5511-we met . " [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry ejaculated . [Lucy]132-lucy had left [the room]671-the room . On the landing outside the door [Lucy]132-lucy met [a lady dressed in black]9816-a lady dressed in black , who stopped [her]132-lucy and asked if [she]132-lucy was [[Richard]186-richard 's wife]5379-richard 's wife , and kissed [her]132-lucy , passing from [her]132-lucy immediately . [Lucy]132-lucy despatched a message for [Austin]186-richard , and related the [Berry]489-mrs. berry history . [Austin]186-richard sent for [the great man]9818-the great man and said : "[0-i] Do [you]5509-naughty woman know [[your]5509-naughty woman wife]8677-your wife is [here]6225-here ? " Before [Berry]489-mrs. berry had time to draw [himself]489-mrs. berry up to enunciate [his]5516-his longest , [he]5516-his was requested to step [upstairs]3335-upstairs , and as [[his]5516-his young mistress]9820-his young mistress at once led the way , [Berry]489-mrs. berry could not refuse to put [his]5516-his legs in motion and carry the stately edifice aloft . Of the interview [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry gave [Lucy]132-lucy a slight sketch that night . "[5516-his] [He]5516-his began in the old way , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear , and says [I]0-i , a true heart and plain words , [Martin Berry]579-martin berry . So there [he]5516-his cuts [himself]5516-his and [his]5516-his Johnson short , and down [he]5516-his goes down on [his]5516-his knees . [I]0-i never could ' a believed it . [I]0-i kep [my]0-i dignity as [a woman]1754-a woman till [I]0-i see that sight , but that done for [me]0-i . [I]0-i was a ripe apple in [his]5516-his arms ' fore [I]0-i knew where [I]0-i was . There 's something about [a fine man on [his]5516-his knees that 's too much for [us]5520-us women]5519-a fine man on his knees that 's too much for us women . And it reely was the penitent on [his]5516-his two knees , not [the lover on [his]5516-his one]5521-the lover on his one . If [he]5516-his mean it ! But ah ! what do [you]5522-you think [he]5516-his begs of [me]0-i , [[my]0-i dear]6235-my dear ? not to make it known in [the house]711-the house just yet ! [I]0-i ca n't , [I]0-i ca n't say that look well . " [Lucy]132-lucy attributed it to [his]5516-his sense of shame at [his]5516-his conduct , and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry did [her]489-mrs. berry best to look on it in that light . "[0-i] Did [the bar'net]5525-the bar'net kiss [ye]5522-you when [you]5522-you wished [him]5516-his goodnight ? " [she]489-mrs. berry asked . [Lucy]132-lucy said [he]5516-his had not . "[5522-you] Then bide awake as long as [ye]5522-you can , " was [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry 's rejoinder . "[5522-you] And now let [us]5526-us pray blessings on [that simple - speaking gentleman who does so much 'cause [he]5516-his says so little]5527-that simple - speaking gentleman who does so much 'cause he says so little . " Like [many other natural people]9821-many other natural people , [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was only silly where [her]489-mrs. berry own soft heart was concerned . As [she]489-mrs. berry secretly anticipated , [the baronet]609-the baronet came into [[her]489-mrs. berry room]1007-her room when all was quiet . [She]489-mrs. berry saw [him]609-the baronet go and bend over [Richard the Second]580-richard the second , and remain earnestly watching [him]609-the baronet . [He]609-the baronet then went to the half - opened door of [the room where [Lucy]132-lucy slept]9824-the room where lucy slept , leaned [his]609-the baronet ear a moment , knocked gently , and entered . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry heard low words interchanging within . [She]489-mrs. berry could not catch a syllable , yet [she]489-mrs. berry would have sworn to the context . "[5516-his] [He've]5527-that simple - speaking gentleman who does so much 'cause he says so little called [her]5528-her [[his]5527-that simple - speaking gentleman who does so much 'cause he says so little daughter]5529-his daughter , promised [her]5528-her happiness , and given [a father]2078-a father 's kiss to [her]5528-her . " When [Sir Austin]186-richard passed out [she]5528-her was in a deep sleep .[2078-a father]

CHAPTER XLII

Briareus reddening angrily over [the sea]6065-the sea what is that vaporous Titan ? And [Hesper]295-hesper set in [his]295-hesper rosy garland why looks [he]295-hesper so implacably sweet ? It is that one has left [that bright home]5532-that bright home to go forth and do cloudy work , and [he]295-hesper has got a stain with which [he]295-hesper dare not return . Far in [the West fair]5533-the west fair [Lucy]132-lucy beckons [him]295-hesper to come . Ah , heaven ! if [he]295-hesper might ! How strong and fierce the temptation is ! how subtle the sleepless desire ! it drugs [his]295-hesper reason , [his]295-hesper honour . For [he]295-hesper loves [her]132-lucy ; [she]132-lucy is still [the first and only woman to [him]295-hesper]5534-the first and only woman to him . Otherwise would [this black spot]5535-this black spot be hell to [him]295-hesper ? otherwise would [his]295-hesper limbs be chained while [her]132-lucy arms are spread open to [him]295-hesper . And if [he]295-hesper loves [her]132-lucy , why then what is one fall in the pit , or a thousand ? Is not love the password to that beckoning bliss ? So may [we]5536-we say ; but here is one whose body has been made a temple to [him]295-hesper , and it is desecrated . [A temple]1956-a temple , and desecrated ! For what is it fit for but for a dance of devils ? [His]295-hesper education has thus wrought [him]295-hesper to think . [He]295-hesper can blame nothing but [his]295-hesper own baseness . But to feel base and accept the bliss that beckons [he]295-hesper has not fallen so low as that . Ah , [happy English [home]675-home]5538-happy english home ! [sweet wife]5540-sweet wife ! what [mad miserable Wisp of the Fancy]5541-mad miserable wisp of the fancy led [him]295-hesper away from [you]5540-sweet wife , high in [his]295-hesper conceit ? [Poor wretch]5542-poor wretch ! that thought to be [he]295-hesper of the hundred hands , and war against [the absolute Gods]5543-the absolute gods . [Jove]518-jove whispered a light commission to the Laughing [Dame]209-dame bakewell ; [she]209-dame bakewell met [him]295-hesper ; and how did [he]295-hesper shake [Olympus]516-olympus ? with laughter ? Sure it were better to be [Orestes]581-orestes , [the Furies]5544-the furies howling in [his]295-hesper ears , than one called to by [a heavenly soul from whom [he]295-hesper is for ever outcast]5545-a heavenly soul from whom he is for ever outcast . [He]295-hesper has not the oblivion of madness . Clothed in the lights of [his]295-hesper first passion , robed in the splendour of old skies , [she]209-dame bakewell meets [him]295-hesper everywhere ; morning , evening , night , [she]209-dame bakewell shines above [him]295-hesper ; waylays [him]295-hesper suddenly in [forest depths]5546-forest depths ; drops palpably on [his]295-hesper heart . At moments [he]295-hesper forgets ; [he]295-hesper rushes to embrace [her]209-dame bakewell ; calls [her]209-dame bakewell [[his]295-hesper beloved]2497-his beloved , and lo , [her]209-dame bakewell innocent kiss brings agony of shame to [his]295-hesper face . Daily the struggle endured . [[His]295-hesper father]775-his father wrote to [him]295-hesper , begging [him]295-hesper by the love [he]295-hesper had for [him]295-hesper to return . From that hour [Richard]186-richard burnt unread all the letters [he]186-richard received . [He]186-richard knew too well how easily [he]186-richard could persuade [himself]186-richard : words from without might tempt [him]186-richard and quite extinguish the spark of honourable feeling that tortured [him]186-richard , and that [he]186-richard clung to in desperate self - vindication . To [arrest young gentlemen on [the downward slope]5550-the downward slope]5549-arrest young gentlemen on the downward slope is both [a dangerous and thankless office]5551-a dangerous and thankless office . It is , nevertheless , one that [fair women]5552-fair women greatly prize , and certain of [them]5552-fair women professionally follow . [Lady Judith]485-lady judith , as far as [her]485-lady judith sex would permit , was also of [the Titans]5553-the titans in [their]5553-the titans battle against [the absolute Gods]5543-the absolute gods ; for which purpose , mark [you]5555-you , [she]485-lady judith had married [a lord incapable in all save [his]5556-a lord incapable in all save his acres acres]5556-a lord incapable in all save his acres . [Her]485-lady judith achievements [she]485-lady judith kept to [her]485-lady judith own mind : [she]485-lady judith did not look happy over [them]5557-them . [She]485-lady judith met [Richard]186-richard accidentally in [Paris]69-paris ; [she]485-lady judith saw [his]186-richard state ; [she]485-lady judith let [him]186-richard learn that [she]485-lady judith alone on [earth]6128-earth understood [him]186-richard . The consequence was that [he]186-richard was forthwith enrolled in [[her]485-lady judith train]5559-her train . It soothed [him]186-richard to be near [a woman]1754-a woman . Did [she]485-lady judith venture [her]485-lady judith guess as to the cause of [his]186-richard conduct , [she]485-lady judith blotted it out with a facility [women]738-women have , and cast on it a melancholy hue [he]186-richard was taught to participate in . [She]485-lady judith spoke of sorrows , personal sorrows , much as [he]186-richard might speak of [his]186-richard vaguely , and with self - blame . And [she]485-lady judith understood [him]186-richard . How the dark unfathomed wealth within [us]5562-we gleams to [a woman]1754-a woman 's eye ! [We]5562-we are at compound interest immediately : so much richer than [we]5562-we knew ! almost as rich as [we]5562-we dreamed ! But then the instant [we]5562-we are away from [her]485-lady judith [we]5562-we find [ourselves]5562-we bankrupt , beggared . How is that ? [We]5562-we do not ask . [We]5562-we hurry to [her]485-lady judith and bask hungrily in [her]485-lady judith orbs . The eye must be feminine to be thus creative : [I]0-i can not say why . [Lady Judith]485-lady judith understood [Richard]186-richard , and [he]186-richard feeling infinitely vile , somehow held to [her]485-lady judith more feverishly , as one who dreaded the worst in missing [her]485-lady judith . The spirit must rest ; [he]186-richard was weak with what [he]186-richard suffered . [Austin]186-richard found [them]5564-them among [the hills of [Nassau]113-nassau in [Rhineland]114-rhineland]5565-the hills of nassau in rhineland : [Titans]273-the titans , male and [female , who had not displaced Jove , and were now adrift , prone on floods of sentiment]5566-female , who had not displaced jove , and were now adrift , prone on floods of sentiment . [The blue - flocked peasant]5567-the blue - flocked peasant swinging behind [his]186-richard oxen of a morning , [the gaily - kerchiefed fruit - woman]5568-the gaily - kerchiefed fruit - woman , [the jackass - driver]5569-the jackass - driver , even [the doctor of [those regions]5571-those regions]5570-the doctor of those regions , have done more for [[their]5564-them fellows]917-their fellows . Horrible reflection ! [Lady Judith]485-lady judith is serene above it , but it frets at [Richard]186-richard when [he]186-richard is out of [her]485-lady judith shadow . Often wretchedly [he]186-richard watches [the young men of [his]186-richard own age]5573-the young men of his own age trooping to [their]5573-the young men of his own age work . Not cloud - work [theirs]5574-theirs ! Work solid , unambitious , fruitful ! [Lady Judith]485-lady judith had a nobler in prospect for [the hero]3139-the hero . [He]186-richard gaped blindfolded for anything , and [she]485-lady judith gave [him]186-richard the map of [Europe]7-europe in tatters . [He]186-richard swallowed it comfortably . It was an intoxicating cordial . [Himself]186-richard on horseback overriding wrecks of [Empires]115-empires ! Well might common sense cower with the meaner animals at the picture . Tacitly [they]5576-they agreed to recast the civilized globe . The quality of vapour is to melt and shape itself anew ; but it is never the quality of vapour to reassume the same shapes . [Briareus of the hundred unoccupied hands]5577-briareus of the hundred unoccupied hands may turn to a monstrous donkey with [his]186-richard hind legs aloft , or [twenty thousand jabbering apes]5578-twenty thousand jabbering apes . The phantasmic groupings of [the young brain]5579-the young brain are very like those [we]5580-we see in the skies , and equally the sport of the wind . [Lady Judith]485-lady judith blew . There was plenty of vapour in [him]186-richard , and it always resolved into some shape or other . [You]5581-you that mark those clouds of eventide , and know youth , will see the similitude : it will not be strange , it will barely seem foolish to [you]5581-you , that [a young man of [Richard]186-richard 's age]5582-a young man of richard 's age , [Richard]186-richard 's education and position , should be in this wild state . Had [he]186-richard not been nursed to believe [he]186-richard was born for great things ? Did [she]485-lady judith not say [she]485-lady judith was sure of it ? And to feel base , yet born for better , is enough to make one grasp at anything cloudy . Suppose [the hero with a game leg]5583-the hero with a game leg . How intense is [his]5583-the hero with a game leg faith to quacks ! with what a passion of longing is [he]5583-the hero with a game leg not seized to break [somebody]1168-somebody 's head ! [They]5585-they spoke of [Italy]71-italy in low voices . " The time will come , "[485-lady judith] said [she]485-lady judith . " And [I]186-richard shall be ready , "[186-richard] said [he]186-richard . What rank was [he]186-richard to take in [the liberating army]5586-the liberating army ? [Captain]5587-captain , [colonel]5588-colonel , [general in chief]5589-general in chief , or [simple private]5590-simple private ? Here , as became [him]186-richard , [he]186-richard was much more positive and specific than [she]485-lady judith was : [Simple private]5590-simple private , [he]186-richard said . Yet [he]186-richard save [himself]186-richard caracoling on horseback . [Private in the cavalry]5592-private in the cavalry , then , of course . [Private]5593-private in [the cavalry over - riding wrecks of [Empires]115-empires]5594-the cavalry over - riding wrecks of empires . [She]485-lady judith looked forth under [her]485-lady judith brows with mournful indistinctness at that object in the distance . [They]5595-their read [Petrarch]582-petrarch to get up the necessary fires . Italia mia ! Vain indeed was this speaking to those thick and mortal wounds in [her]485-lady judith fair body , but [their]5595-their sighs went with [the Tiber]116-the tiber , the [Arno]117-arno , and [the Po]118-the po , and [their]5595-their hands joined . Who has not wept for [Italy]71-italy ? [I]0-i see the aspirations of [a world]5596-a world arise for [her]485-lady judith , thick and frequent as the puffs of smoke from cigars of [Pannonian sentries]5597-pannonian sentries ! So when [Austin]186-richard came [Richard]186-richard said [he]186-richard could not leave [Lady Judith]485-lady judith , [Lady Judith]485-lady judith said [she]485-lady judith could not part with [him]186-richard . For [his]186-richard sake , mind ! This [Richard]186-richard verified . Perhaps [he]186-richard had reason to be grateful . [The high road of Folly]5598-the high road of folly may have led [him]186-richard from one that terminates worse . [He]186-richard is foolish , God knows ; but for [my]0-i part [I]0-i will not laugh at [the hero]3139-the hero because [he]186-richard has not got [his]186-richard occasion . Meet [him]186-richard when [he]186-richard is , as it were , anointed by [his]186-richard occasion , and [he]186-richard is [no laughing matter]5600-no laughing matter . [Richard]186-richard felt [his]186-richard safety in this which , to please [the world]597-the world , [we]5602-we must term folly . Exhalation of vapours was a wholesome process to [him]186-richard , and [somebody who gave [them]5604-them shape and hue a beneficent [Iris]583-iris]5603-somebody who gave them shape and hue a beneficent iris . [He]186-richard told [Austin]186-richard plainly [he]186-richard could not leave [her]5605-her , and did not anticipate the day when [he]186-richard could . " Why ca n't [you]186-richard go to [[your]186-richard wife]8677-your wife , [Richard]186-richard ? "[186-richard] " For a reason [you]186-richard would be the first to approve , [Austin]186-richard . "[186-richard] [He]186-richard welcomed [Austin]186-richard with every show of manly tenderness , and sadness at heart . [Austin]186-richard [he]186-richard had always associated with [his]186-richard Lucy in [that Hesperian palace of [the West]59-the west]5606-that hesperian palace of the west . [Austin]186-richard waited patiently . [[Lady Judith]485-lady judith 's old lord]5607-lady judith 's old lord played on [all the baths in [Nassau]113-nassau]5608-all the baths in nassau without evoking the tune of health . Whithersoever [he]186-richard listed [she]485-lady judith changed [[her]485-lady judith abode]5609-her abode . So admirable [a wife]610-a wife was to be pardoned for espousing [an old man]8583-an old man . [She]485-lady judith was [an enthusiast]5612-an enthusiast even in [her]485-lady judith connubial duties . [She]485-lady judith had the brows of [an enthusiast]5612-an enthusiast . With occasion [she]485-lady judith might have been a [Charlotte Corday]584-charlotte corday . So let [her]485-lady judith also be shielded from the ban of ridicule . Nonsense of [enthusiasts]5614-enthusiasts is very different from nonsense of ninnies . [She]485-lady judith was truly [a high - minded person , of that order who always do what [they]5616-they see to be right , and always have confidence in [their]5616-they optics]5615-a high - minded person , of that order who always do what they see to be right , and always have confidence in their optics . [She]485-lady judith was not unworthy of [a young man]7024-a young man 's admiration , if [she]485-lady judith was unfit to be [[his]7024-a young man guide]5618-his guide . [She]485-lady judith resumed [her]485-lady judith ancient intimacy with [Austin]485-lady judith easily , while [she]485-lady judith preserved [her]485-lady judith new footing with [Richard]186-richard . [She]485-lady judith and [Austin]186-richard were not unlike , only [Austin]186-richard never dreamed , and had not married [an old lord]5619-an old lord . [The three]5620-the three were walking on the bridge at [Limburg]119-limburg on [the Lahn]120-the lahn , where the shadow of [a stone bishop]5621-a stone bishop is thrown by the moonlight on the water brawling over slabs of slate . [A woman]1754-a woman passed [them]5620-the three bearing in [her]1754-a woman arms [a baby]7763-a baby , whose mighty size drew [their]5620-the three attention . " What [a wopper]9240-a wopper ! "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard laughed . " Well , that is [a fine fellow]9827-a fine fellow , "[186-richard] said [Austin]186-richard , " but [I]186-richard do n't think [he]7763-a baby 's much bigger than [[your]186-richard boy]8488-your boy . "[186-richard] " [He]7763-a baby 'll do for a nineteenth - century Arminius , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard was saying . Then [he]186-richard looked at [Austin]186-richard . " What was that [you]186-richard said ? "[186-richard] [Lady Judith]485-lady judith asked of [Austin]485-lady judith . " What have [I]485-lady judith said that deserves to be repeated ? "[485-lady judith] [Austin]485-lady judith counterqueried quite innocently . " [Richard]186-richard has [a son]2601-a son ? "[485-lady judith] " [You]186-richard did n't know it ? "[485-lady judith] " [His]2601-a son modesty goes very far , "[485-lady judith] said [Lady Judith]485-lady judith , sweeping the shadow of a curtsey to [Richard]186-richard 's paternity . [Richard]186-richard 's heart throbbed with violence . [He]186-richard looked again in [Austin]186-richard 's face . [Austin]186-richard took it so much as a matter of course that [he]186-richard said nothing more on the subject . " Well ! "[485-lady judith] murmured [Lady Judith]485-lady judith . When [the two men]5624-the two men were alone , [Richard]186-richard said in a quick voice : " [Austin]186-richard ! [you]186-richard were in earnest ? "[186-richard] " [You]186-richard did n't know it , [Richard]186-richard ? "[186-richard] " No . "[186-richard] " Why , [they]9830-they all wrote to [you]186-richard . [Lucy]132-lucy wrote to [you]186-richard : [[your]186-richard father]6302-your father , [[your]186-richard aunt]7937-your aunt . [I]186-richard believe [Adrian]346-adrian wrote too . "[186-richard] " [I]186-richard tore up [their]9830-they letters , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard . " [He]186-richard 's [a noble fellow]6531-a noble fellow , [I]186-richard can tell [you]186-richard . [You]186-richard 've nothing to be ashamed of . [He]186-richard 'll soon be coming to ask about [you]186-richard . [I]186-richard made sure [you]186-richard knew . "[186-richard] " No , [I]186-richard never knew . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard walked away , and then said : " What is [he]186-richard like ? "[186-richard] " Well , [he]186-richard really is like [you]186-richard , but [he]186-richard has [[his]186-richard mother]6037-his mother 's eyes . "[186-richard] " And [she]6037-his mother 's "[186-richard] " Yes . [I]186-richard think [the child]1104-the child has kept [her]6037-his mother well . "[186-richard] " [They]9836-they 're both at [Raynham]3-raynham ? "[186-richard] " Both . "[186-richard] Hence fantastic vapours ! What are [ye]5625-ye to this ! Where are the dreams of [the hero]3139-the hero when [he]3139-the hero learns [he]3139-the hero has [a child]8169-a child ? [Nature]378-nature is taking [him]3139-the hero to [her]378-nature bosom . [She]378-nature will speak presently . [Every domesticated boor in [these hills]5629-these hills]5628-every domesticated boor in these hills can boast the same , yet marvels [the hero]3139-the hero at none of [his]3139-the hero visioned prodigies as [he]3139-the hero does when [he]3139-the hero comes to hear of this most common performance . [A father]2078-a father ? [Richard]186-richard fixed [his]186-richard eyes as if [he]186-richard were trying to make out the lineaments of [[his]186-richard child]5632-his child . Telling [Austin]186-richard [he]186-richard would be back in a few minutes , [he]186-richard sallied into the air , and walked on and on . " [A father]2078-a father ! "[186-richard] [he]186-richard kept repeating to [himself]186-richard : " [a child]8169-a child ! "[186-richard] And though [he]186-richard knew it not , [he]186-richard was striking the keynotes of Nature . But [he]186-richard did know of a singular harmony that suddenly burst over [his]186-richard whole being . The moon was surpassingly bright : the summer air heavy and still . [He]186-richard left [the high road]2555-the high road and pierced into [the forest]5634-the forest . [His]186-richard walk was rapid : the leaves on the trees brushed [his]186-richard cheeks ; the dead leaves heaped in [the dells]5635-the dells noised to [his]186-richard feet . Something of a religious joy a strange sacred pleasure was in [him]186-richard . By degrees it wore ; [he]186-richard remembered [himself]186-richard : and now [he]186-richard was possessed by a proportionate anguish . [A father]2078-a father ! [he]186-richard dared never see [[his]186-richard child]5632-his child . And [he]186-richard had no longer [his]186-richard phantasies to fall upon . [He]186-richard was utterly bare to [his]186-richard sin . In [his]186-richard troubled mind it seemed to [him]186-richard that [Clare]147-clare looked down on [him]186-richard [Clare]147-clare who saw [him]186-richard as [he]186-richard was ; and that to [her]5638-her eyes it would be infamy for [him]186-richard to go and print [his]186-richard kiss upon [[his]186-richard child]5632-his child . Then came stern efforts to command [his]186-richard misery and make the nerves of [his]186-richard face iron . By the log of an ancient tree half buried in dead leaves of past summers , beside [a brook]848-a brook , [he]186-richard halted as [one who had reached [his]186-richard journey 's end]5641-one who had reached his journey 's end . There [he]186-richard discovered [he]186-richard had [a companion in [Lady Judith]485-lady judith 's little dog]5642-a companion in lady judith 's little dog . [He]186-richard gave the friendly animal a pat of recognition , and both were silent in [the forest]5634-the forest - silence . It was impossible for [Richard]186-richard to return ; [his]186-richard heart was surcharged . [He]186-richard must advance , and on [he]186-richard footed , the little dog following . An oppressive slumber hung about the forest - branches . In [the dells]5635-the dells and on [the heights]5645-the heights was the same dead heat . [Here where the brook]5646-here where the brook tinkled it was no cool - lipped sound , but metallic , and without the spirit of water . Yonder in a space of moonlight on lush grass , the beams were as white fire to sight and feeling . No haze spread around . [The valleys]5647-the valleys were clear , defined to the shadows of [their]5647-the valleys verges , the distances sharply distinct , and with the colours of day but slightly softened . [Richard]186-richard beheld a roe moving across [a slope of sward far out of rifle - mark]5648-a slope of sward far out of rifle - mark . The breathless silence was significant , yet the moon shone in a broad blue heaven . Tongue out of mouth trotted the little dog after [him]186-richard ; crouched panting when [he]186-richard stopped an instant ; rose weariedly when [he]186-richard started afresh . Now and then a large white night - moth flitted through the dusk of [the forest]5634-the forest . On [a barren corner of [the wooded highland looking inland]5651-the wooded highland looking inland]5650-a barren corner of the wooded highland looking inland stood [grey topless ruins set in nettles and rank grass - blades]5652-grey topless ruins set in nettles and rank grass - blades . [Richard]186-richard mechanically sat down on the crumbling flints to rest , and listened to the panting of the dog . Sprinkled at [his]186-richard feet were emerald lights : hundreds of glow - worms studded [the dark dry ground]5653-the dark dry ground . [He]186-richard sat and eyed them , thinking not at all . [His]186-richard energies were expended in action . [He]186-richard sat as a part of [the ruins]5654-the ruins , and the moon turned [his]186-richard shadow Westward from [the South]121-the south . Overhead , as [she]5655-she declined , long ripples of silver cloud were imperceptibly stealing toward [her]5655-she . They were the van of a tempest . [He]186-richard did not observe them or the leaves beginning to chatter . When [he]186-richard again pursued [his]186-richard course with [his]186-richard face to [the Rhine]122-the rhine , [a huge mountain]5656-a huge mountain appeared to rise sheer over [him]186-richard , and [he]186-richard had it in [his]186-richard mind to scale [it]5656-a huge mountain . [He]186-richard got no nearer to [the base of [it]5656-a huge mountain]5657-the base of it for all [his]186-richard vigorous outstepping . [The ground]5209-the ground began to dip ; [he]186-richard lost sight of the sky . Then heavy , thunder - drops streak [his]186-richard cheek , the leaves were singing , [the earth]1036-the earth breathed , it was black before [him]186-richard , and behind . All at once the thunder spoke . [The mountain [he]186-richard had marked]5660-the mountain he had marked was bursting over [him]186-richard . Up startled [the whole forest]5661-the whole forest in violet fire . [He]186-richard saw [the country at the foot of [the hills]1290-the hills]5662-the country at the foot of the hills to the bounding [Rhine]122-the rhine gleam , quiver , extinguished . Then there were pauses ; and the lightning seemed as the eye of heaven , and the thunder as the tongue of heaven , each alternately addressing [him]186-richard ; filling [him]186-richard with awful rapture . Alone there [sole human creature among the grandeurs and mysteries of storm]5664-sole human creature among the grandeurs and mysteries of storm [he]186-richard felt [the representative of [[his]186-richard kind]2548-his kind]5665-the representative of his kind , and [his]186-richard spirit rose , and marched , and exulted , let it be glory , let it be ruin ! Lower down [the lightened abysses of air]5667-the lightened abysses of air rolled the wrathful crash ; then white thrusts of light were darted from the sky , and great curving ferns , seen steadfast in pallor a second , were supernaturally agitated , and vanished . Then a shrill song roused in the leaves and the herbage . Prolonged and louder it sounded , as deeper and heavier the deluge pressed . A mighty force of water satisfied the desire of [the earth]1036-the earth . Even in this , drenched as [he]186-richard was by the first outpouring , [Richard]186-richard had a savage pleasure . Keeping in motion , [he]186-richard was scarcely conscious of the wet , and the grateful breath of the weeds was refreshing . Suddenly [he]186-richard stopped short , lifting a curious nostril . [He]186-richard fancied [he]186-richard smelt meadow - sweet . [He]186-richard had never seen the flower in Rhineland never thought of it ; and it would hardly be met with in [a forest]5669-a forest . [He]186-richard was sure [he]186-richard smelt it fresh in dews . [[His]186-richard little companion]5670-his little companion wagged a miserable wet tail some way in advance . [He]186-richard went an slowly , thinking indistinctly . After two or three steps [he]186-richard stooped and stretched out [his]186-richard hand to feel for the flower , having , [he]186-richard knew not why , a strong wish to verify its growth there . Groping about , [his]186-richard hand encountered something warm that started at [his]186-richard touch , and [he]186-richard , with the instinct [we]5671-we have , seized it , and lifted it to look at it . The creature was very small , evidently quite young . [Richard]186-richard 's eyes , now accustomed to the darkness , were able to discern it for what it was , a tiny leveret , and ha supposed that the dog had probably frightened [its]5670-his little companion dam just before [he]186-richard found it . [He]186-richard put the little thing on one hand in [his]186-richard breast , and stepped out rapidly as before . The rain was now steady ; from every tree a fountain poured . So cool and easy had [his]186-richard mind become that [he]186-richard was speculating on what kind of shelter the birds could find , and how the butterflies and moths saved [their]5672-their coloured wings from washing . Folded close they might hang under a leaf , [he]186-richard thought . Lovingly [he]186-richard looked into the dripping darkness of the coverts on each side , as [one of [[their]5674-their children]6796-their children]5673-one of their children . [He]186-richard was next musing on a strange sensation [he]186-richard experienced . It ran up one arm with an indescribable thrill , but communicated nothing to [his]186-richard heart . It was purely physical , ceased for a time , and recommenced , till [he]186-richard had it all through [his]186-richard blood , wonderfully thrilling . [He]186-richard grew aware that the little thing [he]186-richard carried in [his]186-richard breast was licking [his]186-richard hand there . The small rough tongue going over and over the palm of [his]186-richard hand produced the strange sensation [he]186-richard felt . Now that [he]186-richard knew the cause , the marvel ended ; but now that [he]186-richard knew the cause , [his]186-richard heart was touched and made more of it . The gentle scraping continued without intermission as on [he]186-richard walked . What did it say to [him]186-richard ? Human tongue could not have said so much just then . A pale grey light on the skirts of the flying tempest displayed the dawn . [Richard]186-richard was walking hurriedly . The green drenched weeds lay all about in [his]186-richard path , bent thick , and [the forest]5634-the forest drooped glimmeringly . Impelled as [a man who feels a revelation mounting obscurely to [his]186-richard brain]5677-a man who feels a revelation mounting obscurely to his brain , [Richard]186-richard was passing one of [those little forest - chapels]5678-those little forest - chapels , hung with votive wreaths , where [the peasant]5679-the peasant halts to kneel and pray . Cold , still , in the twilight [it]5680-it stood , rain - drops pattering round [it]5680-it . [He]186-richard looked within , and saw [the Virgin]5681-the virgin holding [[her]5681-the virgin Child]1650-her child . [He]186-richard moved by . But not many steps had [he]186-richard gone ere [his]186-richard strength went out of [him]186-richard , and [he]186-richard shuddered . What was it ? [He]186-richard asked not . [He]186-richard was in other hands . Vivid as lightning the Spirit of Life illumined [him]186-richard . [He]186-richard felt in [his]186-richard heart the cry of [[his]186-richard child]5632-his child , [[his]186-richard darling]7557-his darling 's touch . With shut eyes [he]186-richard saw [them]5685-they both . [They]5685-they drew [him]186-richard from [the depths]5686-the depths ; [they]5685-they led [him]186-richard [a blind and tottering man]5687-a blind and tottering man . And as [they]5685-they led [him]186-richard [he]186-richard had a sense of purification so sweet [he]186-richard shuddered again and again . When [he]186-richard looked out from [his]186-richard trance on [the breathing world]5688-the breathing world , the small birds hopped and chirped : warm fresh sunlight was over all [the hills]1290-the hills . [He]186-richard was on the edge of [the forest]5634-the forest , entering [a plain clothed with ripe corn under a spacious morning sky]5691-a plain clothed with ripe corn under a spacious morning sky .

CHAPTER XLIII

[They]5692-they heard at [Raynham]3-raynham that [Richard]186-richard was coming . [Lucy]132-lucy had the news first in a letter from [Ripton Thompson]158-ripton , who met [him]186-richard at [Bonn]124-bonn . [Ripton]158-ripton did not say that [he]158-ripton had employed [his]158-ripton vacation holiday on purpose to use [his]158-ripton efforts to induce [[his]158-ripton dear friend]5693-his dear friend to return to [[his]158-ripton wife]612-his wife ; and finding [Richard]186-richard already on [his]186-richard way , of course [Ripton]158-ripton said nothing to [him]186-richard , but affected to be travelling for [his]186-richard pleasure like [any cockney]5695-any cockney . [Richard]186-richard also wrote to [her]132-lucy . In case [she]132-lucy should have gone to [the sea]6065-the sea [he]186-richard directed [her]132-lucy to send word to [[his]186-richard hotel]1995-his hotel that [he]186-richard might not lose an hour . [His]186-richard letter was sedate in tone , very sweet to [her]132-lucy . Assisted by [the faithful female Berry]5698-the faithful female berry , [she]132-lucy was conquering [an Aphorist]5699-an aphorist . " [Woman]129-woman 's reason is in the milk of [her]132-lucy breasts , "[186-richard] was one of [his]186-richard rough notes , due to an observation of [Lucy]132-lucy 's maternal cares . Let [us]5700-us remember , therefore , [[we]5700-us men who have drunk of it largely there]5701-we men who have drunk of it largely there , that [she]132-lucy has it . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry zealously apprised [him]186-richard how early [Master Richard]186-richard 's education had commenced , and the great future historian [he]186-richard must consequently be . This trait in [Lucy]132-lucy was of itself sufficient to win [Sir Austin]186-richard . " Here [my]186-richard plan with [Richard]186-richard was false , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard reflected : " in presuming that anything save blind fortuity would bring [him]186-richard such a mate as [he]186-richard should have . "[186-richard] [He]186-richard came to add : " And has got ! "[186-richard] [He]186-richard could admit now that instinct had so far beaten science ; for as [Richard]186-richard was coming , as [all]1545-all were to be happy , [his]186-richard wisdom embraced [them]1545-all all paternally as the author of [their]1545-all happiness . Between [him]186-richard and [Lucy]132-lucy a tender intimacy grew . " [I]346-adrian told [you]186-richard [she]132-lucy could talk , [sir]6036-sir , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian . " [She]132-lucy thinks ! "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . The delicate question how [she]132-lucy was to treat [[her]132-lucy uncle]1360-her uncle , [he]186-richard settled generously . [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize should come up to [Raynham]3-raynham when [he]167-farmer blaize would : [Lucy]132-lucy must visit [him]167-farmer blaize at least three times a week . [He]167-farmer blaize had [Farmer Blaize]167-farmer blaize and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry to study , and really excellent Aphorisms sprang from the plain human bases [this natural couple]5705-this natural couple presented . " It will do [us]5706-us no harm , "[167-farmer blaize] [he]167-farmer blaize thought , ' some of the honest blood of the soil in [our]5706-us veins . " And [he]167-farmer blaize was content in musing on the parentage of [the little cradled boy]9840-the little cradled boy . A common sight for [those who had the entry to [the library]2808-the library was [the baronet]609-the baronet cherishing the hand of [[his]609-the baronet daughter - in - law]4225-his daughter - in - law]9841-those who had the entry to the library was the baronet cherishing the hand of his daughter - in - law . So [Richard]186-richard was crossing [the sea]6065-the sea , and hearts at [Raynham]3-raynham were beating quicker measures as the minutes progressed . That night [he]167-farmer blaize would be with [them]5705-this natural couple . [Sir Austin]186-richard gave [Lucy]132-lucy a longer , warmer salute when [she]132-lucy came down to breakfast in the morning . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry waxed thrice amorous . "[167-farmer blaize] It 's [your]167-farmer blaize second bridals , [[ye]167-farmer blaize sweet livin ' widow]5707-ye sweet livin ' widow ! " [she]489-mrs. berry said . "[167-farmer blaize] Thanks be [the Lord]6239-the lord ! it 's [the same man]5709-the same man too ! and [a baby over the bed - post]5710-a baby over the bed - post , " [she]489-mrs. berry appended seriously . "[5710-a baby over the bed - post] Strange , " [Berry]489-mrs. berry declared it to be , ' strange [I]5710-a baby over the bed - post feel none o ' this to [[my]5710-a baby over the bed - post Berry]8143-my berry now . All [my]5710-a baby over the bed - post feelin 's o ' love seem t'ave gone into [you]1575-the baby two sweet chicks . "[5710-a baby over the bed - post] In fact , [the faithless male Berry]5711-the faithless male berry complained of being treated badly , and affected a superb jealousy of [the baby]1575-the baby ; but [the good dame]5713-the good dame told [him]5711-the faithless male berry that if [he]5711-the faithless male berry suffered at all [he]5711-the faithless male berry suffered [his]5711-the faithless male berry due . [Berry]489-mrs. berry 's position was decidedly uncomfortable . It could not be concealed from [the lower household]1731-the lower household that [he]5711-the faithless male berry had [a wife in the establishment]5715-a wife in the establishment , and for the complications this gave rise to , [[his]5711-the faithless male berry wife]612-his wife would not legitimately console [him]5711-the faithless male berry . [Lucy]132-lucy did intercede , but [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , was obdurate . [She]489-mrs. berry averred [she]489-mrs. berry would not give up [the child]1104-the child till [he]1104-the child was weaned . " Then , perhaps , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry said prospectively . " [You]489-mrs. berry see [I]489-mrs. berry ai n't so soft as [you]489-mrs. berry thought for . "[489-mrs. berry] " [You]489-mrs. berry 're [a very unkind , vindictive old woman]9847-a very unkind , vindictive old woman , "[132-lucy] said [Lucy]132-lucy . " Belike [I]132-lucy am , "[132-lucy] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was proud to agree . [We]5718-we like [a new character]5719-a new character , now and then . [Berry]489-mrs. berry had delayed too long . Were it not notorious that [the straightlaced prudish]5720-the straightlaced prudish dare not listen to , [the natural chaste]5721-the natural chaste , certain things [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry thought it advisable to impart to [the young wife]3728-the young wife with regard to [Berry]489-mrs. berry 's infidelity , and [the charity women]5723-the charity women should have toward [sinful men]5724-sinful men , might here be reproduced . Enough that [she]489-mrs. berry thought proper to broach the matter , and cite [her]489-mrs. berry own Christian sentiments , now that [she]489-mrs. berry was indifferent in some degree . Oily calm is on [the sea]6065-the sea . At [Raynham]3-raynham [they]5726-they look up at the sky and speculate that [Richard]186-richard is approaching fairly speeded . [He]186-richard comes to throw [himself]186-richard on [[his]186-richard darling]7557-his darling 's mercy . [Lucy]132-lucy irradiated over [forest]6741-forest and [sea]6069-sea , tempest and peace to [her]132-lucy [the hero]3139-the hero comes humbly . Great is that day when [we]5726-they see [our]5726-they folly ! [Ripton]158-ripton and [he]158-ripton were [the friends of old]5731-the friends of old . [Richard]186-richard encouraged [him]158-ripton to talk of the two [he]158-ripton could be eloquent on , and [Ripton]158-ripton , whose secret vanity was in [his]158-ripton powers of speech , never tired of enumerating [Lucy]132-lucy 's virtues , and the peculiar attributes of [the baby]1575-the baby . " [She]7557-his darling did not say a word against [me]158-ripton , [Rip]534-rip ? "[158-ripton] " Against [you]186-richard , [Richard]186-richard ! The moment [she]7557-his darling knew [she]7557-his darling was to be [a mother]6784-a mother , [she]7557-his darling thought of nothing but [her]7557-his darling duty to [the child]1104-the child . [She]7557-his darling 's one who ca n't think of [herself]7557-his darling . "[158-ripton] " [You]186-richard 've seen [her]7557-his darling at [Raynham]3-raynham , [Rip]534-rip ? "[158-ripton] " Yes , once . [They]9850-they asked [me]158-ripton down . And [[your]186-richard father]6302-your father 's so fond of [her]7557-his darling I 'm sure [he]6302-your father thinks [no woman]1762-no woman like [her]7557-his darling , and [he]6302-your father 's right . [She]7557-his darling is so lovely , and so good . "[158-ripton] [Richard]186-richard was too full of blame of [himself]186-richard to blame [[his]186-richard father]775-his father : too British to expose [his]186-richard emotions . [Ripton]158-ripton divined how deep and changed they were by [his]186-richard manner . [He]186-richard had cast aside [the hero]3139-the hero , and however [Ripton]158-ripton had obeyed [him]186-richard and looked up to [him]186-richard in the heroic time , [he]186-richard loved [him]186-richard tenfold now . [He]186-richard told [[his]186-richard friend]614-his friend how much [Lucy]132-lucy 's mere womanly sweetness and excellence had done for [him]186-richard , and [Richard]186-richard contrasted [his]186-richard own profitless extravagance with the patient beauty of [[his]186-richard dear home angel]5736-his dear home angel . [He]186-richard was not one to take [her]132-lucy on the easy terms that offered . There was that to do which made [his]186-richard cheek burn as [he]186-richard thought of it , but [he]186-richard was going to do it , even though it lost [her]132-lucy to [him]186-richard . Just to see [her]132-lucy and kneel to [her]132-lucy was joy sufficient to sustain [him]186-richard , and warm [his]186-richard blood in the prospect . [They]5737-they marked the white cliffs growing over [the water]6830-the water . Nearer , the sun made [them]5737-they lustrous . [Houses]5739-houses and [people]661-people seemed to welcome [the wild youth]5741-the wild youth to common sense , simplicity , and [home]675-home . [They]5737-they were in [town]6720-town by mid - day . [Richard]186-richard had a momentary idea of not driving to [[his]186-richard hotel]1995-his hotel for letters . After a short debate [he]186-richard determined to go [there]6062-there . [The porter]5746-the porter said [he]5746-the porter had two letters for [Mr. Richard]186-richard Feverel one had been waiting some time . [He]5746-the porter went to the box and fetched them . The first [Richard]186-richard opened was from [Lucy]132-lucy , and as [he]186-richard read it , [Ripton]158-ripton observed the colour deepen on [his]186-richard face , while a quivering smile played about [his]186-richard mouth . [He]186-richard opened the other indifferently . It began without any form of address . [Richard]186-richard 's forehead darkened at the signature . This letter was in a sloping feminine hand , and flourished with light strokes all over , like a field of [the bearded barley]5747-the bearded barley . Thus it ran : " [I]5748-you know [you]186-richard are in a rage with [me]5748-you because [I]5748-you would not consent to ruin [you]186-richard , [[you]186-richard foolish fellow]9853-you foolish fellow . What do [you]186-richard call it ? Going to [that unpleasant place]9854-that unpleasant place together . Thank [you]186-richard , [[my]5748-you milliner]9855-my milliner is not ready yet , and [I]5748-you want to make a good appearance when [I]5748-you do go . [I]5748-you suppose [I]5748-you shall have to some day . [Your]186-richard health , [Sir Richard]186-richard . Now let [me]5748-you speak to [you]186-richard seriously . Go [home]675-home to [[your]186-richard wife]8677-your wife at once . But [I]5748-you know the sort of fellow [you]186-richard are , and [I]5748-you must be plain with [you]186-richard . Did [I]5748-you ever say [I]5748-you loved [you]186-richard ? [You]186-richard may hate [me]5748-you as much as [you]186-richard please , but [I]5748-you will save [you]186-richard from being [a fool]814-a fool . "[5748-you] Now listen to [me]0-i . [You]5748-you know [my]0-i relations with [Mount]512-mrs. mount . [That beast Brayder]495-brayder offered to pay all [my]0-i debts and set [me]0-i afloat , if [I]0-i would keep [you]5748-you in [town]6720-town . [I]0-i declare on [my]0-i honour [I]0-i had no idea why , and [I]0-i did not agree to it . But [you]5748-you were such [a handsome fellow]5750-a handsome fellow [I]0-i noticed [you]5748-you in [the park]802-the park before [I]0-i heard a word of [you]5748-you . But then [you]5748-you fought shy [you]5748-you were just as tempting as [a girl]809-a girl . [You]5748-you stung [me]0-i . Do [you]5748-you know what that is ? [I]0-i would make [you]5748-you care for [me]0-i , and [we]5753-we know how it ended , without any intention of [mine]0-i , [I]0-i swear . [I]0-i 'd have cut off [my]0-i hand rather than do [you]5748-you any harm , upon [my]0-i honour . Circumstances ! Then [I]0-i saw it was all up between [us]5753-we . [Brayder]495-brayder came and began to chaff about [you]5748-you . [I]0-i dealt the animal a stroke on the face with [my]0-i riding - whip [I]0-i shut [him]495-brayder up pretty quick . Do [you]5748-you think [I]0-i would let [a man]1294-a man speak about [you]5748-you ? [I]0-i was going to swear . [You]5748-you see [I]0-i remember [Dick]5755-dick 's lessons . O [[my]0-i God]9187-my god ! [I]0-i do feel unhappy . [Brayder]495-brayder offered [me]0-i money . Go and think [I]0-i took it , if [you]5748-you like . What do [I]0-i care what [anybody]1879-anybody thinks ! Something [that black - guard]5758-that black - guard said made [me]0-i suspicious . [I]0-i went down to [the Isle of [Wight]88-wight where [Mount]512-mrs. mount was]5759-the isle of wight where mount was , and [[your]5748-you wife]8677-your wife was just gone with [an old lady who came and took [her]8677-your wife away]5761-an old lady who came and took her away . [I]0-i should so have liked to see [her]8677-your wife . [You]5748-you said , [you]5748-you remember , [she]8677-your wife would take [me]0-i as [a sister]3453-a sister , and treat [me]0-i [I]0-i laughed at it then . [[My]0-i God]9187-my god ! how [I]0-i could cry now , if water did any good to [a devil]7146-a devil , as [you]5748-you politely call poor [me]0-i . [I]0-i called at [[your]5748-you house]5765-your house and saw [[your]5748-you man - servant]5766-your man - servant , who said [Mount]512-mrs. mount had just been there . In a minute it struck [me]0-i . [I]0-i was sure [Mount]512-mrs. mount was after [a woman]1754-a woman , but it never struck [me]0-i that [woman]6810-woman was [[your]5748-you wife]8677-your wife . Then [I]0-i saw why [they]5770-they wanted [me]0-i to keep [you]5748-you away . [I]0-i went to [Brayder]495-brayder . [You]5748-you know how [I]0-i hate [him]495-brayder . [I]0-i made love to [the man]644-the man to get it out of [him]495-brayder . [Richard]186-richard ! [my]0-i word of honour , [they]5770-they have planned to carry [her]1754-a woman off , if [Mount]512-mrs. mount finds [he]644-the man can not seduce [her]1754-a woman . Talk of [devils]5772-devils ! [He]495-brayder 's one ; but [he]495-brayder is not so bad as [Brayder]495-brayder . [I]0-i can not forgive a mean dog [[his]495-brayder villany]5773-his villany . " Now after this , [I]5774-i am quite sure [you]186-richard are too much of [a man]1294-a man to stop away from [her]1754-a woman another moment . [I]5774-i have no more to say . [I]5774-i suppose [we]9860-we shall not see [each other]935-each other again , so good - bye , [Dick]9862-dick ! [I]5774-i fancy [I]5774-i hear [you]9862-dick cursing [me]5774-i . Why ca n't [you]9862-dick feel like [other men on the subject]9863-other men on the subject ? But if [you]9862-dick were like the rest of [them]9863-other men on the subject [I]5774-i should not have cared for [you]9862-dick a farthing . [I]5774-i have not worn lilac since [I]5774-i saw [you]9862-dick last . [I]5774-i 'll be buried in [your]9862-dick colour , [Dick]9864-dick . That will not offend [you]9862-dick will it ? "[5774-i] [You]5774-i are not going to believe [I]0-i took the money ? If [I]0-i thought [you]5774-i thought that it makes [me]0-i feel like [a devil]7146-a devil only to fancy [you]5774-i think it . " The first time [you]5774-i meet [Brayder]495-brayder , cane [him]495-brayder publicly . "[585-adieu] [Adieu]585-adieu ! Say it 's because [you]5774-i do n't like [his]5776-his face . [I]0-i suppose [devils]5772-devils must not say [Adieu]585-adieu . Here 's plain old good - bye , then , between [you]5774-i and [me]0-i . Good - bye , [dear Dick]5778-dear dick ! [You]5774-i wo n't think that of [me]0-i ? " May [I]186-richard eat dry bread to the day of [my]186-richard death if [I]186-richard took or ever will touch a scrap of [their]5772-devils money . [BELLA]542-bella . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard folded up the letter silently . " Jump into [the cab]7570-the cab , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said to [Ripton]158-ripton . " Anything the matter , [Richard]186-richard ? "[186-richard] " No . "[5779-the driver] [The driver]5779-the driver received directions . [Richard]186-richard sat without speaking . [[His]186-richard friend]614-his friend knew that face . [He]186-richard asked whether there was bad news in the letter . For answer , [he]186-richard had the lie circumstancial . [He]186-richard ventured to remark that [they]5781-they were going the wrong way . " It 'd the right way , "[186-richard] cried [Richard]186-richard , and [his]186-richard jaws were hard and square , and [his]186-richard eyes looked heavy and full . [Ripton]158-ripton said no more , but thought . [The cabman]3138-the cabman pulled up at [a Club]5783-a club . [A gentleman]698-a gentleman , in whom [Ripton]158-ripton recognized [the Hon]5785-the hon . [Peter Brayder]495-brayder , was just then swinging a leg over [his]495-brayder horse , with one foot in the stirrup . Hearing [his]495-brayder name called , [the Hon . Peter]495-brayder turned about , and stretched an affable hand . " Is [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon in [town]6720-town ? "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard taking the horse 's reins instead of the gentlemanly hand . [His]186-richard voice and aspect were quite friendly . " [Mount]512-mrs. mount ? "[186-richard] [Brayder]495-brayder replied , curiously watching the action ; " yes . [He]486-lord mountfalcon 's off this evening . "[495-brayder] " [He]486-lord mountfalcon is in [town]6720-town ? "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard released [his]186-richard horse . " [I]186-richard want to see [him]486-lord mountfalcon . Where is [he]486-lord mountfalcon ? "[186-richard] [The young man]2387-the young man looked pleasant : that which might have aroused [Brayder]495-brayder 's suspicions was an old affair in parasitical register by this time . " Want to see [him]486-lord mountfalcon ? What about ? "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said carelessly , and gave the address . " By the way , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard sang out , " [we]9868-we thought of putting [your]186-richard name down , [Feverel]134-lady feverel . "[186-richard] [He]186-richard indicated [the lofty structure]5787-the lofty structure . " What do [you]186-richard say ? "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard nodded back at [him]495-brayder , crying , " Hurry . "[186-richard] [Brayder]495-brayder returned the nod , and [those who promenaded [the district]5789-the district]5788-those who promenaded the district soon beheld [his]495-brayder body in elegant motion to the stepping of [his]495-brayder well - earned horse . " What do [you]186-richard want to see [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon for , [Richard]186-richard ? "[158-ripton] said [Ripton]158-ripton . " [I]186-richard just want to see [him]486-lord mountfalcon , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard replied . [Ripton]158-ripton was left in [the cab]7570-the cab at the door of [[[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord 's residence]5792-my lord 's residence . [He]158-ripton had to wait there a space of about ten minutes , when [Richard]186-richard returned with a clearer visage , though somewhat heated . [He]186-richard stood outside [the cab]7570-the cab , and [Ripton]158-ripton was conscious of being examined by those strong grey eyes . As clear as speech [he]158-ripton understood [them]5794-them to say to [him]158-ripton , " [You]158-ripton wo n't do , "[5794-them] but which of the many things on [earth]6128-earth [he]158-ripton would not do for [he]158-ripton was at a loss to think . " Go down to [Raynham]3-raynham , [Ripton]158-ripton . Say [I]158-ripton shall be [there]6062-there tonight certainly . Do n't bother [me]158-ripton with questions . Drive off at once . Or wait . Get [another cab]9870-another cab . [I]158-ripton 'll take this . "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton was ejected , and found [himself]158-ripton standing alone in [the street]2516-the street . As [he]158-ripton was on the point of rushing after [the galloping cab - horse]5797-the galloping cab - horse to get a word of elucidation , [he]158-ripton heard [some one]1594-some one speak behind [him]158-ripton . " [You]158-ripton are [[Feverel]134-lady feverel 's friend]4495-feverel 's friend ? "[1594-some one] [Ripton]158-ripton had an eye for [lords]861-lords . [An ambrosial footman]5800-an ambrosial footman , standing at the open door of [[Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon 's house]5801-lord mountfalcon 's house , and [a gentleman standing on the doorstep]5802-a gentleman standing on the doorstep , told [him]158-ripton that [he]158-ripton was addressed by [that nobleman]5803-that nobleman . [He]158-ripton was requested to step into [the house]711-the house . When [they]5805-they were alone , [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon , slightly ruffled , said : " [Feverel]134-lady feverel has insulted [me]486-lord mountfalcon grossly . [I]486-lord mountfalcon must meet [him]158-ripton , of course . It 's a piece of infernal folly ! [I]486-lord mountfalcon suppose [he]158-ripton is not quite mad ? "[486-lord mountfalcon] [Ripton]158-ripton 's only definite answer was , a gasping iteration of " [[My]0-i lord]4284-my lord . "[0-i] [[My]0-i lord]4284-my lord resumed : " [I]4284-my lord am perfectly guiltless of offending [him]158-ripton , as far as [I]4284-my lord know . In fact , [I]4284-my lord had a friendship for [him]158-ripton . Is [he]158-ripton liable to fits of this sort of thing ? "[4284-my lord] Not yet at conversation - point , [Ripton]158-ripton stammered : " Fits , [[my]158-ripton lord]4284-my lord ? "[158-ripton] " Ah ! "[933-the other] went [the other]933-the other , eying [Ripton]158-ripton in lordly cognizant style . " [You]158-ripton know nothing of this business , perhaps ? "[158-ripton] [Ripton]158-ripton said [he]158-ripton did not . " Have [you]158-ripton any influence with [him]158-ripton ? "[158-ripton] " Not much , [[my]933-the other lord]4284-my lord . Only now and then a little . "[933-the other] " [You]158-ripton are not in [the Army]89-the army ? "[158-ripton] The question was quite unnecessary . [Ripton]158-ripton confessed to the law , and [[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord did not look surprised . " [I]158-ripton will not detain [you]158-ripton , "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton said , distantly bowing . [Ripton]158-ripton gave [him]158-ripton [a commoner]5809-a commoner 's obeisance ; but getting to the door , the sense of the matter enlightened [him]158-ripton . " It 's a duel , [[my]158-ripton lord]4284-my lord ? "[158-ripton] " No help for it , if [[his]158-ripton friends]6559-his friends do n't shut [him]158-ripton up in Bedlam between this and to - morrow morning . "[158-ripton] Of all horrible things a duel was the worst in [Ripton]158-ripton 's imagination . [He]158-ripton stood holding the handle of the door , revolving this last chapter of calamity suddenly opened where happiness had promised . " A duel ! but [he]158-ripton wo n't , [[my]158-ripton lord]4284-my lord , [he]158-ripton must n't fight , [[my]158-ripton lord]4284-my lord . "[158-ripton] " [He]158-ripton must come on the ground , "[4284-my lord] said [[my]0-i lord]4284-my lord , positively . [Ripton]158-ripton ejaculated unintelligible stuff . Finally [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon said : " [I]9444-the nobleman went out of [my]9444-the nobleman way , [sir]6036-sir , in speaking to [you]6036-sir . [I]9444-the nobleman saw [you]6036-sir from the window . [[Your]6036-sir friend]6281-your friend is mad . Deuced methodical , [I]9444-the nobleman admit , but mad . [I]9444-the nobleman have particular reasons to wish not to injure [the young man]2387-the young man , and if an apology is to be got out of [him]2387-the young man when [we]9882-we 're on the ground , [I]9444-the nobleman 'll take it , and [we]9882-we 'll stop the damned scandal , if possible . [You]6036-sir understand ? [I]9444-the nobleman 'm [the insulted party]9883-the insulted party , and [I]9444-the nobleman shall only require of [him]2387-the young man to use formal words of excuse to come to an amicable settlement . Let [him]2387-the young man just say [he]2387-the young man regrets it . Now , [sir]6036-sir , "[9444-the nobleman] [the nobleman]9444-the nobleman spoke with considerable earnestness , ' should anything happen [I]0-i have the honour to be known to [Mrs. Feverel]551-mrs. feverel and [I]0-i beg [you]0-i will tell [her]551-mrs. feverel . [I]0-i very particularly desire [you]0-i to let [her]551-mrs. feverel know that [I]0-i was not to blame . " [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon rang the bell , and bowed [him]2387-the young man out . With this on [his]2387-the young man mind [Ripton]158-ripton hurried down to [those who were waiting in joyful trust at [Raynham]3-raynham]9885-those who were waiting in joyful trust at raynham .[0-i]

CHAPTER XLIV

The watch consulted by [Hippias]334-hippias alternately with [his]334-hippias pulse , in occult calculation hideous to mark , said half - past eleven on the midnight . [Adrian]346-adrian , wearing a composedly amused expression on [his]346-adrian dimpled plump face , held slightly sideways , aloof from paper and pen , sat writing at the library table . Round [the baronet]609-the baronet 's chair , in a semi - circle , were [Lucy]132-lucy , [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , and [Ripton]158-ripton , [that very ill bird at [Raynham]3-raynham]5813-that very ill bird at raynham . [They]5814-they were silent as [those who question the flying minutes]5815-those who question the flying minutes . [Ripton]158-ripton had said that [Richard]489-mrs. berry was sure to come ; but the feminine eyes reading [him]334-hippias ever and anon , had gathered matter for disquietude , which increased as time sped . [Sir Austin]186-richard persisted in [his]186-richard habitual air of speculative repose . Remote as [he]186-richard appeared from vulgar anxiety , [he]186-richard was the first to speak and betray [his]186-richard state . " Pray , put up that watch . Impatience serves nothing , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said , half - turning hastily to [[his]186-richard brother]695-his brother behind [him]186-richard . [Hippias]334-hippias relinquished [his]334-hippias pulse and mildly groaned : " It 's no nightmare , this ! "[334-hippias] [His]334-hippias remark was unheard , and the bearing of it remained obscure . [Adrian]346-adrian 's pen made a louder flourish on [his]346-adrian manuscript ; whether in commiseration or infernal glee , none might say . " What are [you]346-adrian writing ? "[609-the baronet] [the baronet]609-the baronet inquired testily of [Adrian]346-adrian , after a pause ; twitched , it may be , by a sort of jealousy of [the wise youth]746-the wise youth 's coolness . " Do [I]346-adrian disturb [you]609-the baronet , [sir]6036-sir ? "[346-adrian] rejoined [Adrian]346-adrian . " [I]346-adrian am engaged on a portion of a Proposal for uniting [the Empires and Kingdoms of [Europe]7-europe]9887-the empires and kingdoms of europe under [one Paternal Head]9888-one paternal head , on the model of [the ever - to - be - admired and lamented Holy Roman]9889-the ever - to - be - admired and lamented holy roman . This treats of the management of [Youths]9890-youths and [Maids]9891-maids , and of certain magisterial functions connected therewith . ' It is decreed that [these officers]9892-these officers be [all and every men of science]9893-all and every men of science , ' etc . "[346-adrian] And [Adrian]346-adrian cheerily drove [his]346-adrian pen afresh . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria took [Lucy]132-lucy 's hand , mutely addressing encouragement to [her]138-mrs. doria , and [Lucy]132-lucy brought as much of a smile as [she]132-lucy could command to reply with . " [I]489-mrs. berry fear [we]9894-we must give [him]186-richard up to - night , "[489-mrs. berry] observed [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry . " If [he]186-richard said [he]186-richard would come , [he]186-richard will come , "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard interjected . Between [him]186-richard and [the lady]990-the lady there was something of a contest secretly going on . [He]186-richard was conscious that nothing save perfect success would now hold this self - emancipating mind . [She]990-the lady had seen [him]186-richard through . " [He]186-richard declared to [me]158-ripton [he]186-richard would be certain to come , "[158-ripton] said [Ripton]158-ripton ; but [he]158-ripton could look at none of [them]5820-them as [he]158-ripton said it , for [he]158-ripton was growing aware that [Richard]186-richard might have deceived [him]158-ripton , and was feeling like [a black conspirator against [their]5820-them happiness]5821-a black conspirator against their happiness . [He]158-ripton determined to tell [the baronet]609-the baronet what [he]158-ripton knew , if [Richard]186-richard did not come by twelve . " What is the time ? "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton asked [Hippias]334-hippias in a modest voice . " Time for [me]334-hippias to be in bed , "[334-hippias] growled [Hippias]334-hippias , as if [everybody present]5823-everybody present had been treating [him]334-hippias badly . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry came in to apprise [Lucy]132-lucy that [she]132-lucy was wanted above . [She]132-lucy quietly rose . [Sir Austin]186-richard kissed [her]132-lucy on the forehead , saying : " [You]132-lucy had better not come down again , [[my]186-richard child]6722-my child . "[186-richard] [She]132-lucy kept [her]132-lucy eyes on [him]186-richard . " Oblige [me]186-richard by retiring for the night , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard added . [Lucy]132-lucy shook [their]5824-their hands , and went out , accompanied by [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . " This agitation will be bad for [the child]1104-the child , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said , speaking to [himself]186-richard aloud . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry remarked : " [I]489-mrs. berry think [she]1104-the child might just as well have returned . [She]1104-the child will not sleep . "[489-mrs. berry] " [She]1104-the child will control [herself]1104-the child for [the child]1104-the child 's sake . "[489-mrs. berry] " [You]186-richard ask too much of [her]1104-the child . "[489-mrs. berry] " Of [her]1104-the child , not , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard emphasized . It was twelve o'clock when [Hippies]586-hippies shut [his]586-hippies watch , and said with vehemence : " [I]586-hippies 'm convinced [my]586-hippies circulation gradually and steadily decreases ! "[586-hippies] " Going back to the pre - Harvey period ! "[346-adrian] murmured [Adrian]346-adrian as [he]346-adrian wrote . [Sir Austin]186-richard and [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry knew well that any comment would introduce [them]5825-them to the interior of [[his]586-hippies machinery]5826-his machinery , the eternal view of which was sufficiently harrowing ; so [they]5825-them maintained a discreet reserve . Taking it for acquiescence in [his]586-hippies deplorable condition , [Hippies]586-hippies resumed despairingly : " It 's a fact . [I]586-hippies 've brought [you]186-richard to see that . [No one]731-no one can be more moderate than [I]586-hippies am , and yet [I]586-hippies get worse . [My]586-hippies system is organically sound [I]586-hippies believe : [I]586-hippies do every possible thing , and yet [I]586-hippies get worse . [Nature]378-nature never forgives ! [I]586-hippies 'll go to bed . "[586-hippies] [The Dyspepsy]387-the dyspepsy departed unconsoled . [Sir Austin]186-richard took up [[his]186-richard brother]695-his brother 's thought : " [I]186-richard suppose nothing short of a miracle helps [us]5828-us when [we]5828-us have offended [her]132-lucy . "[186-richard] " Nothing short of a quack satisfies [us]5828-us , "[346-adrian] said [Adrian]346-adrian , applying wax to an envelope of official dimensions . [Ripton]158-ripton sat accusing [his]158-ripton soul of cowardice while [they]5828-us talked ; haunted by [Lucy]132-lucy 's last look at [him]158-ripton . [He]158-ripton got up [his]158-ripton courage presently and went round to [Adrian]346-adrian , who , after a few whispered words , deliberately rose and accompanied [him]346-adrian out of [the room]671-the room , shrugging . When [they]5828-us had gone , [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry said to [the baronet]609-the baronet : " [He]158-ripton is not coming . "[489-mrs. berry] " To - morrow , then , if not tonight , "[609-the baronet] [he]609-the baronet replied . " But [I]489-mrs. berry say [he]158-ripton will come to - night . "[489-mrs. berry] " [You]489-mrs. berry do really wish to see [him]158-ripton united to [[his]158-ripton wife]612-his wife ? "[489-mrs. berry] The question made [the baronet]609-the baronet raise [his]609-the baronet brows with some displeasure . " Can [you]489-mrs. berry ask [me]609-the baronet ? "[609-the baronet] " [I]5832-the ungenerous woman mean , "[5832-the ungenerous woman] said , [the ungenerous woman]5832-the ungenerous woman , " [your]609-the baronet System will require no further sacrifices from [either of [them]9900-either of them]9900-either of them ? "[5832-the ungenerous woman] When [he]609-the baronet did answer , it was to say : " [I]609-the baronet think [her]612-his wife altogether [a superior person]9901-a superior person . [I]609-the baronet confess [I]609-the baronet should scarcely have hoped to find one like [her]612-his wife . "[609-the baronet] " Admit that [your]609-the baronet science does not accomplish everything . "[609-the baronet] " No : it was presumptuous beyond a certain point , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet , meaning deep things . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry eyed [him]609-the baronet . " Ah [me]489-mrs. berry ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry sighed , " if [we]9902-we would always be true to [our]9902-we own wisdom ! "[489-mrs. berry] " [You]609-the baronet are very singular to - night , [Emmeline]283-emmeline . "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard stopped [his]186-richard walk in front of [her]489-mrs. berry . In truth , was [she]489-mrs. berry not unjust ? Here was [an offending son]5834-an offending son freely forgiven . Here was [a young woman of humble birth]5835-a young woman of humble birth , freely accepted into [[his]186-richard family]6296-his family and permitted to stand upon [her]5835-a young woman of humble birth qualities . Who would have done more or as much ? [This lady]7589-this lady , for instance , had the case been [hers]7589-this lady , would have fought it . [All the people of position that [he]186-richard was acquainted with]5838-all the people of position that he was acquainted with would have fought it , and that without feeling it so peculiarly . But while [the baronet]609-the baronet thought this , [he]609-the baronet did not think of the exceptional education [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son had received . [He]609-the baronet , took the common ground of [fathers]2090-fathers , forgetting [his]609-the baronet System when it was absolutely on trial . False to [[his]609-the baronet son]772-his son it could not be said that [he]609-the baronet had been false to [his]609-the baronet System [he]609-the baronet was . [Others]6776-others saw it plainly , but [he]609-the baronet had to learn [his]609-the baronet lesson by and by . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry gave [him]186-richard [her]489-mrs. berry face ; then stretched [her]489-mrs. berry hand to the table , saying , " Well ! well ! "[489-mrs. berry] [She]489-mrs. berry fingered a half - opened parcel lying there , and drew forth a little book [she]489-mrs. berry recognized . " Ha ! what is this ? "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry said . " [Benson]202-benson returned it this morning , "[186-richard] [he]186-richard informed [her]489-mrs. berry . " [The stupid fellow]9903-the stupid fellow took it away with [him]9903-the stupid fellow by mischance , [I]186-richard am bound to believe . "[186-richard] It was nothing other than the old Note - book . [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry turned over the leaves , and came upon the later jottings . [She]489-mrs. berry read : " [A maker of Proverbs]9904-a maker of proverbs what is [he]9904-a maker of proverbs but a narrow mind with the mouthpiece of narrower ? "[489-mrs. berry] " [I]489-mrs. berry do not agree with that , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry observed . [He]186-richard was in no humour for argument . " Was [your]489-mrs. berry humility feigned when [you]489-mrs. berry wrote it ? "[186-richard] [He]186-richard merely said : " Consider the sort of minds influenced by set sayings . A proverb is the half - way - house to an Idea , [I]186-richard conceive ; and [the majority rest there content]9905-the majority rest there content : can [the keeper of [such a house]9907-such a house]9906-the keeper of such a house be flattered by [his]9906-the keeper of such a house company ? "[186-richard] [She]489-mrs. berry felt [her]489-mrs. berry feminine intelligence swaying under [him]186-richard again . There must be greatness in [a man who could thus speak of [his]5844-a man who could thus speak of his own special and admirable aptitude own special and admirable aptitude]5844-a man who could thus speak of his own special and admirable aptitude . Further [she]489-mrs. berry read , " Which is the coward among [us]9908-us ? [[He]186-richard who sneers at the failings of [Humanity]587-humanity]9909-he who sneers at the failings of humanity ! "[489-mrs. berry] " Oh ! that is true ! How much [I]2927-the dark - eyed dame admire that ! "[2927-the dark - eyed dame] cried [the dark - eyed dame]2927-the dark - eyed dame as [she]2927-the dark - eyed dame beamed intellectual raptures . Another Aphorism seemed closely to apply to [him]186-richard : " There is no more grievous sight , as there is no greater perversion , than [a wise man]1421-a wise man at the mercy of [his]5844-a man who could thus speak of his own special and admirable aptitude feelings . "[489-mrs. berry] " [He]186-richard must have written it , "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry thought , " when [he]186-richard had [himself]186-richard for [an example strange man that [he]186-richard is]9911-an example strange man that he is ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry was still inclined to submission , though decidedly insubordinate . [She]489-mrs. berry had once been fairly conquered : but if what [she]489-mrs. berry reverenced as a great mind could conquer [her]489-mrs. berry , it must be [a great man that should hold [her]489-mrs. berry captive]5846-a great man that should hold her captive . [The Autumn Primrose]588-the autumn primrose blooms for the loftiest manhood ; is a vindictive flower in lesser hands . Nevertheless [Sir Austin]186-richard had only to be successful , and [this lady]7589-this lady 's allegiance was [his]186-richard for ever . The trial was at hand . [She]489-mrs. berry said again : " [He]979-the young heir is not coming to - night , "[489-mrs. berry] and [the baronet , on whose visage a contemplative pleased look had been rising]5848-the baronet , on whose visage a contemplative pleased look had been rising for a minute past , quietly added : " [He]979-the young heir is come . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard 's voice was heard in [the hall]1015-the hall . There was commotion all over [the house]711-the house at the return of [the young heir]979-the young heir . [Berry]489-mrs. berry , seizing every possible occasion to approach [his]979-the young heir Bessy now that [her]489-mrs. berry involuntary coldness had enhanced [her]489-mrs. berry value " Such is [men]761-men ! "[9473-the soft woman] as [the soft woman]9473-the soft woman reflected [Berry]489-mrs. berry ascended to [her]9473-the soft woman and delivered the news in pompous tones and wheedling gestures . " The best word [you]979-the young heir 've spoke for many a day , "[489-mrs. berry] says [she]489-mrs. berry , and leaves [him]979-the young heir unfee'd , in an attitude , to hurry and pour bliss into [Lucy]132-lucy 's ears . " [Lord]9913-lord be praised ! "[489-mrs. berry] [she]489-mrs. berry entered [the adjoining room]5853-the adjoining room exclaiming , " [we]9914-we 're got to be happy at last . [[They]761-men [men]761-men]9915-they men have come to [their]761-men senses . [I]489-mrs. berry could cry to [[your]979-the young heir Virgin]9917-your virgin and kiss [your]979-the young heir Cross , [you]979-the young heir sweet ! "[489-mrs. berry] " Hush ! "[132-lucy] [Lucy]132-lucy admonished [her]489-mrs. berry , and crooned over [the child]1104-the child on [her]132-lucy knees . The tiny open hands , full of sleep , clutched ; the large blue eyes started awake ; and [[his]979-the young heir mother]6037-his mother , all trembling and palpitating , knowing , but thirsting to hear it , covered [him]979-the young heir with [her]6037-his mother tresses , and tried to still [her]6037-his mother frame , and rocked , and sang low , interdicting even a whisper from bursting [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . [Richard]489-mrs. berry had come . [He]979-the young heir was under [[[his]979-the young heir father]775-his father 's roof]5857-his father 's roof , in [the old home that had so soon grown foreign to [him]979-the young heir]5858-the old home that had so soon grown foreign to him . [He]979-the young heir stood close to [[his]979-the young heir wife]612-his wife and [child]1705-child . [He]979-the young heir might embrace [them]5861-them both : and now the fulness of [his]979-the young heir anguish and the madness of the thing [he]979-the young heir had done smote [the young man]2387-the young man : now first [he]979-the young heir tasted hard earthly misery . Had not [God]176-god spoken to [him]979-the young heir in the tempest ? Had not the finger of heaven directed [him]979-the young heir homeward ? And [he]979-the young heir had come : here [he]979-the young heir stood : congratulations were thick in [his]979-the young heir ears : the cup of happiness was held to [him]979-the young heir , and [he]979-the young heir was invited to drink of it . Which was the dream ? [his]979-the young heir work for the morrow , or this ? But for a leaden load that [he]979-the young heir felt like a bullet in [his]979-the young heir breast , [he]979-the young heir might have thought the morrow with death sitting on it was the dream . Yes ; [he]979-the young heir was awake . Now first the cloud of phantasms cleared away : [he]979-the young heir beheld [his]979-the young heir real life , and the colours of true human joy : and on the morrow perhaps [he]979-the young heir was to close [his]979-the young heir eyes on them . That leaden bullet dispersed all unrealities . [They]5863-they stood about [him]979-the young heir in [the hall]1015-the hall , [[his]979-the young heir father]775-his father , [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry , [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria , [Adrian]346-adrian , [Ripton]158-ripton ; [people who had known [him]979-the young heir long]5866-people who had known him long . [They]5863-they shook [his]979-the young heir hand : [they]5863-they gave [him]979-the young heir greetings [he]979-the young heir had never before understood the worth of or the meaning . Now that [he]979-the young heir did [they]5863-they mocked [him]979-the young heir . There was [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry in the background bobbing , there was [Martin Berry]579-martin berry bowing , there was [Tom Bakewell]199-tom grinning . Somehow [he]979-the young heir loved the sight of these better . " Ah , [[my]979-the young heir old [Penelope]456-penelope]9918-my old penelope ! "[979-the young heir] [he]979-the young heir said , breaking through [the circle of [[his]979-the young heir relatives]662-his relatives]5867-the circle of his relatives to go to [her]489-mrs. berry . " [Tom]199-tom ! how are [you]199-tom ? "[979-the young heir] " Bless [ye]979-the young heir , [[my]489-mrs. berry Mr. [Richard]489-mrs. berry]9919-my mr. richard , "[489-mrs. berry] whimpered [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , and whispered , rosily , " all 's agreeable now . [She]456-penelope 's waiting up in bed for [ye]979-the young heir , like [a new - born]9920-a new - born . "[489-mrs. berry] [The person who betrayed most agitation]5869-the person who betrayed most agitation was , [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria . [She]138-mrs. doria held close to [him]979-the young heir , and eagerly studied [his]979-the young heir face and every movement , as one accustomed to masks . " [You]979-the young heir are pale , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ? "[979-the young heir] [He]979-the young heir pleaded exhaustion . " What detained [you]979-the young heir , [dear]7001-dear ? "[979-the young heir] " Business , "[979-the young heir] [he]979-the young heir said . [She]138-mrs. doria drew [him]979-the young heir imperiously apart from [the others]993-the others . " [Richard]489-mrs. berry ! is it over ? "[138-mrs. doria] [He]979-the young heir asked what [she]138-mrs. doria meant . " The dreadful duel , [Richard]489-mrs. berry . "[979-the young heir] [He]979-the young heir looked darkly . " Is it over ? is it done , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ? "[979-the young heir] Getting no immediate answer , [she]138-mrs. doria continued and such was [her]138-mrs. doria agitation that the words were shaken by pieces from [her]138-mrs. doria mouth : " Do n't pretend not to understand [me]138-mrs. doria , [Richard]489-mrs. berry ! Is it over ? Are [you]489-mrs. berry going to die the death of [[my]138-mrs. doria child]6722-my child [Clare]147-clare 's death ? Is not one in [a family]9923-a family enough ? Think of [[your]489-mrs. berry dear young wife]9924-your dear young wife [we]9925-we love [her]9924-your dear young wife so ! [[your]489-mrs. berry child]9926-your child ! [[your]489-mrs. berry father]6302-your father ! Will [you]489-mrs. berry kill [us]9925-we all ? "[138-mrs. doria] [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria had chanced to overhear a trifle of [Ripton]158-ripton 's communication to [Adrian]346-adrian , and had built thereon with the dark forces of [a stricken soul]5871-a stricken soul . Wondering how [this woman]4774-this woman could have divined it , [Richard]489-mrs. berry calmly said : " It 's arranged the matter [you]4774-this woman allude to . "[489-mrs. berry] " Indeed ! truly , [dear]7001-dear ? "[489-mrs. berry] " Yes . "[489-mrs. berry] " Tell [me]158-ripton "[158-ripton] but [he]158-ripton broke away from [her]4774-this woman , saying : " [You]4774-this woman shall hear the particulars to - morrow , "[158-ripton] and [she]4774-this woman , not alive to double meaning just then , allowed [him]158-ripton to leave [her]4774-this woman . [He]158-ripton had eaten nothing for twelve hours , and called for food , but [he]158-ripton would take only dry bread and claret , which was served on a tray in [the library]2808-the library . [He]158-ripton said , without any show of feeling , that [he]158-ripton must eat before [he]158-ripton saw the young hope of [Raynham]3-raynham : so there [he]158-ripton sat , breaking bread , and eating great mouthfuls , and washing them down with wine , talking of what [they]5874-they would . [[His]158-ripton father]775-his father 's studious mind felt itself years behind [him]158-ripton , [he]158-ripton was so completely altered . [He]158-ripton had the precision of speech , the bearing of [a man of thirty]5876-a man of thirty . Indeed [he]158-ripton had all that the necessity for cloaking an infinite misery gives . But let things be as they might , [he]158-ripton was , there . For one night in [his]158-ripton life [Sir Austin]186-richard 's perspective of the future was bounded by the night . " Will [your]186-richard go to [[your]186-richard wife]8677-your wife now ? "[158-ripton] [he]158-ripton had asked and [Richard]186-richard had replied with a strange indifference . [The baronet]609-the baronet thought it better that [their]5878-their meeting should be private , and sent word for [Lucy]132-lucy to wait [upstairs]3335-upstairs . [The others]993-the others perceived that [father]1512-father and [son]1513-son should now be left alone . [Adrian]346-adrian went up to [him]158-ripton , and said : " [I]346-adrian can no longer witness this painful sight , so Good - night , [Sir Famish]589-sir famish ! [You]589-sir famish may cheat [yourself]589-sir famish into the belief that [you]589-sir famish 've made a meal , but depend upon it [[your]589-sir famish progeny]9930-your progeny and it threatens to be numerous will cry aloud and rue the day . Nature never forgives ! A lost dinner can never be replaced ! Good - night , [[my]346-adrian dear boy]6104-my dear boy . And here oblige [me]346-adrian by taking this , "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian handed [Richard]186-richard the enormous envelope containing what [he]346-adrian had written that evening . " [Credentials]590-credentials ! "[346-adrian] [he]346-adrian exclaimed humorously , slapping [Richard]186-richard on the shoulder . [Ripton]158-ripton heard also the words " propagator species , "[346-adrian] but had no idea of their import . [The wise youth]746-the wise youth looked : [You]186-richard see [we]5884-we 've made matters all right for [you]186-richard [here]6225-here , and quitted [the room]671-the room on that unusual gleam of earnestness . [Richard]186-richard shook [his]186-richard hand , and [Ripton]158-ripton 's . Then [Lady Blandish]489-mrs. berry said [her]489-mrs. berry good - night , praising [Lucy]132-lucy , and promising to pray for [their]5887-their mutual happiness . [The two men who knew what was hanging over [him]158-ripton]5888-the two men who knew what was hanging over him , spoke together outside . [Ripton]158-ripton was for getting a positive assurance that the duel would not be fought , but [Adrian]346-adrian said : " Time enough tomorrow . [He]158-ripton 's safe enough while [he]158-ripton 's [here]6225-here . [I]346-adrian 'll stop it to - morrow : "[346-adrian] ending with banter of [Ripton]158-ripton and allusions to [his]158-ripton adventures with [Miss Random]317-miss random , which must , [Adrian]346-adrian said , have led [him]158-ripton into many affairs of the sort . Certainly [Richard]489-mrs. berry was [there]6062-there , and while [he]158-ripton was [there]6062-there [he]158-ripton must be safe . So thought [Ripton]158-ripton , and went to [his]158-ripton bed . [Mrs. Doria]138-mrs. doria deliberated likewise , and likewise thought [him]158-ripton safe while [he]158-ripton was [there]6062-there . For once in [her]138-mrs. doria life [she]138-mrs. doria thought it better not to trust to [her]138-mrs. doria instinct , for fear of useless disturbance where peace should be . So [she]138-mrs. doria said not a syllable of it to [[her]138-mrs. doria brother]653-her brother . [She]138-mrs. doria only looked more deeply into [Richard]489-mrs. berry 's eyes , as [she]138-mrs. doria kissed [him]158-ripton , praising [Lucy]132-lucy . " [I]138-mrs. doria have found [a second daughter]9933-a second daughter in [her]132-lucy , [dear]7001-dear . Oh ! may [you]7001-dear both be happy ! "[138-mrs. doria] [They]5893-they all praised [Lucy]132-lucy , now . [[His]158-ripton father]775-his father commenced the moment [they]5893-they were alone . " [Poor [Helen]492-helen]9935-poor helen ! [[Your]489-mrs. berry wife]8677-your wife has been a great comfort to [her]492-helen , [Richard]489-mrs. berry . [I]775-his father think [Helen]492-helen must have sunk without [her]492-helen . So lovely [a young person , possessing mental faculty]9937-a young person , possessing mental faculty , and a conscience for [her]492-helen duties , [I]775-his father have never before met . "[775-his father] [He]775-his father wished to gratify [[his]775-his father son]772-his son by these eulogies of [Lucy]132-lucy , and some hours back [he]775-his father would have succeeded . Now it had the contrary effect . " [You]489-mrs. berry compliment [me]489-mrs. berry on [my]489-mrs. berry choice , [sir]6036-sir ? "[489-mrs. berry] [Richard]489-mrs. berry spoke sedately , but the irony was perceptible and [he]775-his father could speak no other way , [his]775-his father bitterness was so intense . " [I]775-his father think [you]489-mrs. berry very fortunate , "[775-his father] said [[his]772-his son father]775-his father . Sensitive to tone and manner as [he]775-his father was , [his]775-his father ebullition of paternal feeling was frozen . [Richard]489-mrs. berry did not approach [him]775-his father . [He]775-his father leaned against the chimney - piece , glancing at the floor , and lifting [his]775-his father eyes only when [he]775-his father spoke . Fortunate ! very fortunate ! As [he]775-his father revolved [his]775-his father later history , and remembered how clearly [he]775-his father had seen that [[his]775-his father father]775-his father must love [Lucy]132-lucy if [he]775-his father but knew [her]132-lucy , and remembered [his]775-his father efforts to persuade [her]132-lucy to come with [him]775-his father , a sting of miserable rage blackened [his]775-his father brain . But could [he]775-his father blame [that gentle soul]5898-that gentle soul ? Whom could [he]775-his father blame ? [Himself]775-his father ? Not utterly . [[His]775-his father father]775-his father ? Yes , and no . The blame was here , the blame was there : it was everywhere and nowhere , and [the young man]2387-the young man cast it on [the Fates]270-the fates , and looked angrily at heaven , and grew reckless . " [Richard]489-mrs. berry , "[775-his father] said [[his]775-his father father]775-his father , coming close to [him]775-his father , " it is late to - night . [I]775-his father do not wish [Lucy]132-lucy to remain in expectation longer , or [I]775-his father should have explained [myself]775-his father to [you]132-lucy thoroughly , and [I]775-his father think or at least hope [you]132-lucy would have justified [me]775-his father . [I]775-his father had cause to believe that [you]132-lucy had not only violated [my]775-his father confidence , but grossly deceived [me]775-his father . It was not so , [I]775-his father now know . [I]775-his father was mistaken . Much of [our]9939-our misunderstanding has resulted from that mistake . But [you]132-lucy were married [a boy]1243-a boy : [you]132-lucy knew nothing of [the world]597-the world , little of [yourself]132-lucy . To save [you]132-lucy in after - life for there is a period when [mature men]9942-mature men and [women who have married young]9943-women who have married young are more impelled to temptation than in youth , though not so exposed to it , to save [you]132-lucy , [I]775-his father say , [I]775-his father decreed that [you]132-lucy should experience self - denial and learn something of [[your]132-lucy fellows]9944-your fellows of both sexes , before settling into a state that must have been otherwise precarious , however excellent [the woman who is [[your]132-lucy mate]9946-your mate]9945-the woman who is your mate . [My]775-his father System with [you]132-lucy would have been otherwise imperfect , and [you]132-lucy would have felt the effects of it . It is over now . [You]132-lucy are [a man]1294-a man . The dangers to which [your]132-lucy nature was open are , [I]775-his father trust , at an end . [I]775-his father wish [you]132-lucy to be happy , and [I]775-his father give [you]132-lucy both [my]775-his father blessing , and pray [God]176-god to conduct and strengthen [you]132-lucy both . "[775-his father] [Sir Austin]186-richard 's mind was unconscious of not having spoken devoutly . True or not , [his]186-richard words were idle to [[his]186-richard son]772-his son : [his]186-richard talk of dangers over , and happiness , mockery . [Richard]186-richard coldly took [[his]186-richard father]775-his father 's extended hand . " [We]9948-we will go to [her]9949-her , "[609-the baronet] said [the baronet]609-the baronet . " [I]609-the baronet will leave [you]186-richard at [her]9949-her door . "[609-the baronet] Not moving : looking fixedly at [[his]186-richard father]775-his father with a hard face on which the colour rushed , [Richard]186-richard said : " [A husband who has been unfaithful to [[his]9950-a husband who has been unfaithful to his wife wife]612-his wife]9950-a husband who has been unfaithful to his wife may go to [her]9949-her there , [sir]6036-sir ? "[186-richard] It was horrible , it was cruel : [Richard]186-richard knew that . [He]186-richard wanted no advice on such a matter , having fully resolved what to do . Yesterday [he]186-richard would have listened to [[his]186-richard father]775-his father , and blamed [himself]186-richard alone , and done what was to be done humbly before [God]176-god and [her]5907-her : now in the recklessness of [his]186-richard misery [he]186-richard had as little pity for any other soul as for [his]186-richard own . [Sir Austin]186-richard 's brows were deep drawn down . " What did [you]186-richard say , [Richard]186-richard ? "[186-richard] Clearly [his]186-richard intelligence had taken it , but this the worst [he]186-richard could hear this that [he]186-richard had dreaded once and doubted , and smoothed over , and cast aside could it be ? [Richard]186-richard said : " [I]186-richard told [you]775-his father all but the very words when [we]9953-we last parted . What else do [you]775-his father think would have kept [me]186-richard from [her]9954-her ? "[186-richard] Angered at [his]186-richard callous aspect , [[his]186-richard father]775-his father cried : " What brings [you]186-richard to [her]9954-her now ? "[775-his father] " That will be between [[us]9953-we two]9955-us two , "[775-his father] was the reply . [Sir Austin]186-richard fell into [his]186-richard chair . Meditation was impossible . [He]186-richard spoke from a wrathful heart : " [You]186-richard will not dare to take [her]9954-her without "[186-richard] " No , [sir]6036-sir , "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard interrupted [him]186-richard , " [I]186-richard shall not . Have no fear . "[186-richard] " Then [you]186-richard did not love [[your]186-richard wife]8677-your wife ? "[186-richard] " Did [I]186-richard not ? "[186-richard] A smile passed faintly over [Richard]186-richard 's face . " Did [you]186-richard care so much for [this this other person]9958-this this other person ? "[186-richard] " So much ? If [you]6036-sir ask [me]186-richard whether [I]186-richard had affection for [her]9958-this this other person , [I]186-richard can say [I]186-richard had none . "[186-richard] O base human nature ! Then how ? then why ? A thousand questions rose in [the baronet]609-the baronet 's mind . [Bessy Berry]354-berry could have answered [them]5910-them every one . " [Poor child]9959-poor child ! [poor child]9959-poor child ! "[354-berry] [he]354-berry apostrophized [Lucy]132-lucy , pacing [the room]671-the room . Thinking of [her]132-lucy , knowing [her]132-lucy deep love for [[his]354-berry son]772-his son [her]132-lucy true forgiving heart it seemed [she]132-lucy should be spared this misery . [He]354-berry proposed to [Richard]186-richard to spare [her]132-lucy . Vast is the distinction between [women]738-women and [men]761-men in this one sin , [he]354-berry said , and supported it with physical and moral citations . [His]354-berry argument carried [him]354-berry so far , that to hear [him]354-berry one would have imagined [he]354-berry thought the sin in [men]761-men small indeed . [His]354-berry words were idle . " [She]132-lucy must know it , "[186-richard] said [Richard]186-richard , sternly . " [I]186-richard will go to [her]132-lucy now , [sir]6036-sir , if [you]6036-sir please . "[186-richard] [Sir Austin]186-richard detained [him]354-berry , expostulated , contradicted [himself]354-berry , confounded [his]354-berry principles , made nonsense of all [his]354-berry theories . [He]186-richard could not induce [[his]186-richard son]772-his son to waver in [his]354-berry resolve . Ultimately , [their]5917-their good - night being interchanged , [he]354-berry understood that the happiness of [Raynham]3-raynham depended on [Lucy]132-lucy 's mercy . [He]354-berry had no fears of [her]132-lucy sweet heart , but it was a strange thing to have come to . On which should the accusation fall on science , or on human nature ? [He]354-berry remained in [the library]2808-the library pondering over the question , at times breathing contempt for [[his]354-berry son]772-his son , and again seized with unwonted suspicion of [his]354-berry own wisdom : troubled , much to be pitied , even if [he]354-berry deserved that blow from [[his]354-berry son]772-his son which had plunged [him]354-berry into wretchedness . [Richard]186-richard went straight to [Tom Bakewell]199-tom , roused the heavy sleeper , and told [him]354-berry to have [his]354-berry mare saddled and waiting at [the park gates East]5921-the park gates east within an hour . [Tom]199-tom 's nearest approach to [a hero]2675-a hero was to be [a faithful slave to [[his]199-tom master]6481-his master]5923-a faithful slave to his master , and in doing this [he]199-tom acted to [his]199-tom conception of that high and glorious character . [He]199-tom got up and heroically dashed [his]199-tom head into cold water . " [She]772-his son shall be ready , [sir]6036-sir , "[199-tom] [he]199-tom nodded . " [Tom]199-tom ! if [you]199-tom do n't see [me]199-tom back here at [Raynham]3-raynham , [your]199-tom money will go on being paid to [you]199-tom . "[199-tom] " Rather see [you]6036-sir than the money , [Mr. Richard]186-richard , "[199-tom] said [Tom]199-tom . " And [you]6036-sir will always watch and see no harm comes to [her]772-his son , [Tom]199-tom . "[199-tom] " [Mrs. Richard]489-mrs. berry , [sir]6036-sir ? "[199-tom] [Tom]199-tom stared . " God bless [me]199-tom , [Mr. Richard]186-richard "[199-tom] " No questions . [You]186-richard 'll do what [I]199-tom say . "[199-tom] " Ay , [sir]6036-sir ; that [I]199-tom will . Did'n Isle o ' [Wight]88-wight . "[199-tom] The very name of [the Island]2221-the island shocked [Richard]186-richard 's blood ; and [he]186-richard had to walk up and down before [he]186-richard could knock at [Lucy]132-lucy 's door . That infamous conspiracy to which [he]186-richard owed [his]186-richard degradation and misery scarce left [him]186-richard the feelings of [a man]1294-a man when [he]186-richard thought of it . The soft beloved voice responded to [his]186-richard knock . [He]186-richard opened the door , and stood before [her]132-lucy . [Lucy]132-lucy was half - way toward [him]186-richard . In the moment that passed ere [she]132-lucy was in [his]186-richard arms , [he]186-richard had time to observe the change in [her]132-lucy . [He]186-richard had left [her]132-lucy [a girl]809-a girl : [he]186-richard beheld [a woman]1754-a woman [a blooming woman]5929-a blooming woman : for pale at first , no sooner did [she]1754-a woman see [him]186-richard than the colour was rich and deep on [her]1754-a woman face and neck and bosom half shown through the loose dressing - robe , and the sense of [her]1754-a woman exceeding beauty made [his]186-richard heart thump and [his]186-richard eyes swim . " [[My]5930-each darling]7104-my darling ! "[5930-each] [each]5930-each cried , and [they]5931-they clung together , and [her]1754-a woman mouth was fastened on [his]186-richard . [They]5931-they spoke no more . [His]186-richard soul was drowned in [her]1754-a woman kiss . Supporting [her]1754-a woman , whose strength was gone , [he]186-richard , almost as weak as [she]1754-a woman , hung over [her]1754-a woman , and clasped [her]1754-a woman closer , closer , till [they]5931-they were as one body , and in the oblivion [her]1754-a woman lips put upon [him]186-richard [he]186-richard was free to the bliss of [her]1754-a woman embrace . [Heaven]591-heaven granted [him]186-richard that . [He]186-richard placed [her]1754-a woman in a chair and knelt at [her]1754-a woman feet with both arms around [her]1754-a woman . [Her]1754-a woman bosom heaved ; [her]1754-a woman eyes never quitted [him]186-richard : their light as the light on a rolling wave . [This young creature , commonly so frank and straightforward]5932-this young creature , commonly so frank and straightforward , was broken with bashfulness in [[her]1754-a woman husband]1653-her husband 's arms womanly bashfulness on the torrent of womanly love ; tenfold more seductive than the bashfulness of girlhood . Terrible tenfold the loss of [her]1754-a woman seemed now , as distantly far on the horizon of memory the fatal truth returned to [him]186-richard . Lose [her]1754-a woman ? lose this ? [He]186-richard looked up as if to ask [God]176-god to confirm it . The same sweet blue eyes ! the eyes that [he]186-richard had often seen in the dying glories of evening ; on [him]186-richard they dwelt , shifting , and fluttering , and glittering , but constant : the light of them as the light on a rolling wave . And true to [him]186-richard ! true , good , glorious , as [the angels of heaven]5934-the angels of heaven ! And [his]186-richard [she]1754-a woman was ! [a woman [[his]186-richard wife]612-his wife]5935-a woman his wife ! The temptation to take [her]1754-a woman , and be dumb , was all powerful : the wish to die against [her]1754-a woman bosom so strong as to be the prayer of [his]186-richard vital forces . Again [he]186-richard strained [her]1754-a woman to [him]186-richard , but this time it was as [a robber]5937-a robber grasps priceless treasure with exultation and defiance . One instant of this . [Lucy]132-lucy , whose pure tenderness had now surmounted the first wild passion of [their]5938-their meeting , bent back [her]132-lucy head from [her]132-lucy surrendered body , and said almost voicelessly , [her]132-lucy underlids wistfully quivering : " Come and see [[him]186-richard [baby]5433-baby]9966-him baby ; "[132-lucy] and then in great hope of the happiness [she]132-lucy was going to give [[her]132-lucy husband]1653-her husband , and share with [him]186-richard , and in tremour and doubt of what [his]186-richard feelings would be , [she]132-lucy blushed , and [her]132-lucy brows worked : [she]132-lucy tried to throw off the strangeness of a year of separation , misunderstanding , and uncertainty . " [Darling]7034-darling ! come and see [him]9966-him baby . [He]9966-him baby is here . "[132-lucy] [She]132-lucy spoke more clearly , though no louder . [Richard]186-richard had released [her]132-lucy , and [she]132-lucy took [his]186-richard hand , and [he]186-richard suffered [himself]186-richard to be led to the other side of the bed . [His]186-richard heart began rapidly throbbing at the sight of a little rosy - curtained cot covered with lace like milky summer cloud . It seemed to [him]186-richard [he]186-richard would lose [his]186-richard manhood if [he]186-richard looked on [that child]9595-that child 's face . " Stop ! "[186-richard] [he]186-richard cried suddenly . [Lucy]132-lucy turned first to [him]186-richard , and then to [[her]132-lucy infant]5941-her infant , fearing it should have been disturbed . " [Lucy]132-lucy , come back . "[132-lucy] " What is it , [darling]7034-darling ? "[132-lucy] said [she]132-lucy , in alarm at [his]186-richard voice and the grip [he]186-richard had unwittingly given [her]132-lucy hand . O God ! what an Ordeal was this ! that to - morrow [he]186-richard must face death , perhaps die and be torn from [[his]186-richard darling]7557-his darling [[his]186-richard wife]612-his wife and [[his]186-richard child]5632-his child ; and that ere [he]186-richard went forth , ere [he]186-richard could dare to see [[his]186-richard child]5632-his child and lean [his]186-richard head reproachfully on [[his]186-richard young wife]9014-his young wife 's breast for the last time , it might be [he]186-richard must stab [her]132-lucy to the heart , shatter the image [she]132-lucy held of [him]186-richard . " [Lucy]132-lucy ! "[186-richard] [She]132-lucy saw [him]186-richard wrenched with agony , and [her]132-lucy own face took the whiteness of [his]186-richard [she]132-lucy bending forward to [him]186-richard , all [her]132-lucy faculties strung to hearing . [He]186-richard held [her]132-lucy two hands that [she]132-lucy might look on [him]186-richard and not spare the horrible wound [he]186-richard was going to lay open to [her]132-lucy eyes . " [Lucy]132-lucy . Do [you]132-lucy know why [I]132-lucy came to [you]132-lucy to - night ? "[132-lucy] [She]132-lucy moved [her]132-lucy lips repeating [his]186-richard words . " [Lucy]132-lucy . Have [you]132-lucy guessed why [I]132-lucy did not come before ? "[132-lucy] [Her]132-lucy head shook widened eyes . " [Lucy]132-lucy . [I]132-lucy did not come because [I]132-lucy was not worthy of [[my]132-lucy wife]8530-my wife ! Do [you]132-lucy understand ? "[132-lucy] " [Darling]592-darling , "[132-lucy] [she]132-lucy faltered plaintively , and hung crouching under [him]186-richard , " what have [I]132-lucy done to make [you]186-richard angry with [me]132-lucy ? "[132-lucy] " O beloved ! "[186-richard] cried [he]186-richard , the tears bursting out of [his]186-richard eyes . " O beloved ! "[186-richard] was all [he]186-richard could say , kissing [her]132-lucy hands passionately . [She]132-lucy waited , reassured , but in terror . " [Lucy]132-lucy . [I]132-lucy stayed away from [you]186-richard [I]132-lucy could not come to [you]186-richard , because ... [I]132-lucy dared not come to [you]186-richard , [[my]132-lucy wife]8530-my wife , [[my]132-lucy beloved]6990-my beloved ! [I]132-lucy could not come because [I]132-lucy was [a coward]886-a coward : because hear [me]132-lucy this was the reason : [I]132-lucy have broken [my]132-lucy marriage oath . "[132-lucy] Again [her]132-lucy lips moved . [She]132-lucy caught at a dim fleshless meaning in them . " But [you]186-richard love [me]132-lucy ? [Richard]186-richard ! [[My]132-lucy husband]1703-my husband ! [you]186-richard love [me]132-lucy ? "[132-lucy] " Yes . [I]132-lucy have never loved , [I]132-lucy never shall love , [woman]6810-woman but [you]186-richard . "[132-lucy] " [Darling]592-darling ! Kiss [me]132-lucy . "[132-lucy] " Have [you]186-richard understood what [I]132-lucy have told [you]186-richard ? "[132-lucy] " Kiss [me]132-lucy , "[132-lucy] [she]132-lucy said . [He]5947-he did not join lips . " [I]5947-he have come to [you]186-richard to - night to ask [your]186-richard forgiveness . "[5947-he] [Her]132-lucy answer was : " Kiss [me]132-lucy . "[132-lucy] " Can [you]186-richard forgive [a man so base]9976-a man so base ? "[132-lucy] " But [you]186-richard love [me]132-lucy , [Richard]186-richard ? "[132-lucy] " Yes : that [I]132-lucy can say before [God]176-god . [I]132-lucy love [you]186-richard , and [I]132-lucy have betrayed [you]186-richard , and am unworthy of [you]186-richard not worthy to touch [your]186-richard hand , to kneel at [your]186-richard feet , to breathe the same air with [you]186-richard . "[132-lucy] [Her]132-lucy eyes shone brilliantly . " [You]186-richard love [me]132-lucy ! [you]186-richard love [me]132-lucy , [darling]7034-darling ! "[132-lucy] And as [one who has sailed through dark fears]5948-one who has sailed through dark fears into daylight , [she]132-lucy said : " [[My]132-lucy husband]1703-my husband ! [[my]132-lucy darling]7104-my darling ! [you]5949-he will never leave [me]132-lucy ? [We]9980-we never shall be parted again ? "[132-lucy] [He]5949-he drew [his]5949-he breath painfully . To smooth [her]132-lucy face growing rigid with fresh fears at [his]5949-he silence , [he]5949-he met [her]132-lucy mouth . That kiss in which [she]132-lucy spoke what [her]132-lucy soul had to say , calmed [her]132-lucy , and [she]132-lucy smiled happily from it , and in [her]132-lucy manner reminded [him]5949-he of [his]5949-he first vision of [her]132-lucy on the summer morning in [the field of the meadow - sweet]5950-the field of the meadow - sweet . [He]5949-he held [her]132-lucy to [him]5949-he , and thought then of a holier picture : of [Mother]1657-mother and [Child]593-child : of the sweet wonders of life [she]132-lucy had made real to [him]5949-he . Had [he]5949-he not absolved [his]5949-he conscience ? At least the pangs to come made [him]5949-he think so . [He]5949-he now followed [her]132-lucy leading hand . [Lucy]132-lucy whispered : " [You]5949-he must n't disturb [him]5949-he must n't touch [him]5949-he , [dear]7001-dear ! "[132-lucy] and with dainty fingers drew off the covering to the little shoulder . One arm of [the child]1104-the child was out along the pillow ; the small hand open . [His]5949-he baby - mouth was pouted full ; the dark lashes of [his]5949-he eyes seemed to lie on [his]5949-he plump cheeks . [Richard]186-richard stooped lower down to [him]5949-he , hungering for some movement as a sign that [he]186-richard lived . [Lucy]132-lucy whispered . " [He]5949-he sleeps like [you]186-richard , [Richard]186-richard one arm under [his]5949-he head . "[132-lucy] Great wonder , and the stir of a grasping tenderness was in [Richard]186-richard . [He]186-richard breathed quick and soft , bending lower , till [Lucy]132-lucy 's curls , as [she]132-lucy nestled and bent with [him]186-richard , rolled on the crimson quilt of the cot . A smile went up the plump cheeks : forthwith the bud of a mouth was in rapid motion . [The young mother]5953-the young mother whispered , blushing : " [He]5949-he 's dreaming of [me]5953-the young mother , "[5953-the young mother] and the simple words did more than [Richard]186-richard 's eyes to make [him]186-richard see what was . Then [Lucy]132-lucy began to hum and buzz sweet baby - language , and some of the tiny fingers stirred , and [he]186-richard made as if to change [his]186-richard cosy position , but reconsidered , and deferred it , with a peaceful little sigh . [Lucy]132-lucy whispered : " [He]5949-he is such [a big fellow]9982-a big fellow . Oh ! when [you]186-richard see [him]5949-he awake [he]5949-he is so like [you]186-richard , [Richard]186-richard . "[132-lucy] [He]186-richard did not hear [her]132-lucy immediately : it seemed a bit of heaven dropped there in [his]186-richard likeness : the more human the fact of [the child]1104-the child grew the more heavenly it seemed . [[His]186-richard son]772-his son ! [[his]186-richard child]5632-his child ! should [he]186-richard ever see [him]1104-the child awake ? At the thought , [he]186-richard took the words that had been spoken , and started from the dream [he]186-richard had been in . " Will [he]5949-he wake soon , [Lucy]132-lucy ? "[186-richard] " Oh no ! not yet , [dear]7001-dear : not for hours . [I]186-richard would have kept [him]5949-he awake for [you]7001-dear , but [he]5949-he was so sleepy . "[186-richard] [Richard]186-richard stood back from the cot . [He]186-richard thought that if [he]186-richard saw the eyes of [[his]186-richard boy]1600-his boy , and had [him]1600-his boy once on [his]186-richard heart , [he]186-richard never should have force to leave [him]1104-the child . Then [he]186-richard looked down on [him]1104-the child , again struggled to tear [himself]186-richard away . Two natures warred in [his]186-richard bosom , or it may have been the Magian Conflict still going on . [He]186-richard had come to see [[his]186-richard child]5632-his child once and to make peace with [[his]186-richard wife]612-his wife before it should be too late . Might [he]186-richard not stop with [them]5960-them ? Might [he]186-richard not relinquish that devilish pledge ? Was not divine happiness here offered to [him]186-richard ? If [foolish Ripton]158-ripton had not delayed to tell [him]186-richard of [his]186-richard interview with [Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon all might have been well . But pride said it was impossible . And then injury spoke . For why was [he]186-richard thus base and spotted to [the darling of [his]186-richard love]5961-the darling of his love ? A mad pleasure in the prospect of wreaking vengeance on [the villain who had laid the trap for [him]186-richard]5962-the villain who had laid the trap for him , once more blackened [his]186-richard brain . If [he]186-richard would stay [he]186-richard could not . So [he]186-richard resolved , throwing the burden on [Fate]442-madam fate . The struggle was over , but oh , the pain ! [Lucy]132-lucy beheld the tears streaming hot from [his]186-richard face on [the child]1104-the child 's cot . [She]132-lucy marvelled at such excess of emotion . But when [his]186-richard chest heaved , and the extremity of mortal anguish appeared to have seized [him]186-richard , [her]132-lucy heart sank , and [she]132-lucy tried to get [him]186-richard in [her]132-lucy arms . [He]186-richard turned away from [her]132-lucy and went to the window . A half - moon was over [the lake]2367-the lake . " Look ! "[186-richard] [he]186-richard said , " do [you]132-lucy remember [our]9984-we rowing [there]6062-there one night , and [we]9984-we saw the shadow of the cypress ? [I]186-richard wish [I]186-richard could have come early to - night that [we]9984-we might have had another row , and [I]186-richard have heard [you]132-lucy sing [there]6062-there ! "[186-richard] " [Darling]7034-darling ! "[132-lucy] said [she]132-lucy , " will it make [you]7034-darling happier if [I]186-richard go with [you]7034-darling now ? [I]186-richard will . "[186-richard] " No , [Lucy]132-lucy . [Lucy]132-lucy , [you]132-lucy are brave ! "[186-richard] " Oh , no ! that [I]186-richard 'm not . [I]186-richard thought so once . [I]186-richard know [I]186-richard am not now . "[186-richard] " Yes ! to have lived [the child]1104-the child on [your]132-lucy heart and never to have uttered a complaint ! [you]132-lucy are brave . O [[my]186-richard [Lucy]132-lucy]7098-my lucy ! [[my]186-richard wife]8530-my wife ! [you]132-lucy that have made [me]186-richard [man]6035-man ! [I]186-richard called [you]132-lucy [a coward]886-a coward . [I]186-richard remember it . [I]186-richard was [the coward]6307-the coward [I]186-richard [the wretched vain fool]9994-the wretched vain fool ! [Darling]7034-darling ! [I]186-richard am going to leave [you]132-lucy now . [You]132-lucy are brave , and [you]132-lucy will bear it . Listen : in two days , or three , [I]186-richard may be back back for good , if [you]132-lucy will accept [me]186-richard . Promise [me]186-richard to go to bed quietly . Kiss [the child]1104-the child for [me]186-richard , and tell [him]1104-the child [[his]1104-the child father]775-his father has seen [him]1104-the child . [He]1104-the child will learn to speak soon . Will [he]1104-the child soon speak , [Lucy]132-lucy ? "[186-richard] Dreadful suspicion kept [her]5965-her speechless ; [she]5965-her could only clutch one arm of [his]5966-he with both [her]5965-her hands . " Going ? "[5965-her] [she]5965-her presently gasped . " For two or three days . No more [I]5965-her hope . "[5965-her] " To - night ? "[186-richard] " Yes . Now . "[5965-her] " Going now ? [[my]186-richard husband]1703-my husband ! "[186-richard] [her]5965-her faculties abandoned [her]5965-her . " [You]132-lucy will be brave , [[my]5965-her [Lucy]132-lucy]7098-my lucy ! "[5965-her] " [Richard]186-richard ! [[my]5965-her darling husband]10000-my darling husband ! Going ? What is it takes [you]5966-he from [me]5965-her ? "[5965-her] But questioning no further , [she]5965-her fell on [her]5965-her knees , and cried piteously to [him]5966-he to stay not to leave [them]5967-them . Then [she]5965-her dragged [him]5966-he to the little sleeper , and urged [him]5966-he to pray by [his]5966-he side , and [he]5966-he did , but rose abruptly from [his]5966-he prayer when [he]5966-he had muttered a few broken words [she]5965-her praying on with tight - strung nerves , in the faith that what [she]5965-her said to [the interceding Mother above]5968-the interceding mother above would be stronger than human hands on [him]5966-he . Nor could [he]5966-he go while [she]5965-her knelt there . And [he]5966-he wavered . [He]5966-he had not reckoned on [her]5965-her terrible suffering . [She]5965-her came to [him]5966-he , quiet . " [I]5965-her knew [you]5966-he would remain . "[5965-her] And taking [his]5966-he hand , innocently fondling it : " Am [I]5965-her so changed from [her]5965-her [he]5966-he loved ? [You]5966-he will not leave [me]5965-her , [dear]7001-dear ? "[5965-her] But dread returned , and the words quavered as [she]5965-her spoke them . [He]5966-he was almost vanquished by the loveliness of [her]5965-her womanhood . [She]5965-her drew [his]5966-he hand to [her]5965-her heart , and strained it there under one breast . " Come : lie on [my]5965-her heart , "[5965-her] [she]5965-her murmured with a smile of holy sweetness . [He]5966-he wavered more , and drooped to [her]5965-her , but summoning the powers of hell , kissed [her]5965-her suddenly , cried the words of parting , and hurried to the door . It was over in an instant . [She]5965-her cried out [his]5966-he name , clinging to [him]5966-he wildly , and was adjured to be brave , for [he]5966-he would be dishonoured if [he]5966-he did not go . Then [she]5965-her was shaken off . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry was aroused by an unusual prolonged wailing of [the child]1104-the child , which showed that [no one]731-no one was comforting it , and failing to get any answer to [her]5965-her applications for admittance , [she]489-mrs. berry made bold to enter . There [she]489-mrs. berry saw [Lucy]132-lucy , [the child]1104-the child in [her]489-mrs. berry lap , sitting on the floor senseless : [she]5965-her had taken [it]1104-the child from [its]1104-the child sleep and tried to follow [[her]5965-her husband]1653-her husband with it as [her]5965-her strongest appeal to [him]5966-he , and had fainted . " Oh [my]489-mrs. berry ! oh [my]489-mrs. berry ! "[489-mrs. berry] [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry moaned , " and [I]489-mrs. berry just now thinkin ' [they]10002-they was so happy ! "[489-mrs. berry] Warming and caressing [the poor infant]5973-the poor infant , [she]489-mrs. berry managed by degrees to revive [Lucy]132-lucy , and heard what had brought [her]5965-her to that situation . " Go to [[his]5973-the poor infant father]775-his father , "[489-mrs. berry] said [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry . " Ta - te - tiddle - te - heighty - O ! Go , [[my]489-mrs. berry love]3506-my love , and every horse in [Raynham]3-raynham shall be out after [']489-mrs. berry m. This is what [men]761-men brings [us]10006-us to ! Heighty - oighty - iddlety - Ah ! Or [you]3506-my love take [blessed baby]10007-blessed baby , and [I]489-mrs. berry 'll go . "[489-mrs. berry] [The baronet]609-the baronet [himself]609-the baronet knocked at the door . " What is this ? "[609-the baronet] [he]609-the baronet said . " [I]609-the baronet heard a noise and a step descend . "[609-the baronet] " It 's [Mr. Richard]186-richard have gone , [Sir Austin]186-richard ! have gone from [[his]186-richard wife]612-his wife and [babe]10009-babe ! Rum - te - um - te - iddledy Oh , [my]489-mrs. berry goodness ! what sorrow 's come on [us]10010-us ! "[489-mrs. berry] and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry wept , and sang to [baby]5433-baby , and [baby]5433-baby cried vehemently , and [Lucy]132-lucy , sobbing , took [him]5433-baby and danced [him]5433-baby and sang to [him]5433-baby with drawn lips and tears dropping over [him]5433-baby . And if [the Scientific Humanist]5232-the scientific humanist to the day of [his]5433-baby death forgets the sight of [those two poor true women]5978-those two poor true women jigging on [their]5978-those two poor true women wretched hearts to calm [the child]1104-the child , [he]5433-baby must have very little of the human in [him]5433-baby . There was no more sleep for [Raynham]3-raynham that night .

CHAPTER XLV

" [His]5433-baby ordeal is over . [I]5433-baby have just come from [[his]5433-baby room]6116-his room and seen [him]5433-baby bear the worst that could be . Return at once [he]5433-baby has asked for [you]10012-you . [I]5433-baby can hardly write intelligibly , but [I]5433-baby will tell [you]10012-you what [we]5980-we know . "[5433-baby] Two days after the dreadful night when [he]5433-baby left [us]5980-we , [[his]5433-baby father]775-his father heard from [Ralph Morton]262-ralph . [Richard]489-mrs. berry had fought a duel in [France]28-france with [Lord Mountfalcon]486-lord mountfalcon , and was lying wounded at [a hamlet on [the coast]2305-the coast]5982-a hamlet on the coast . [[His]5433-baby father]775-his father started immediately with [[his]775-his father poor wife]5985-his poor wife , and [I]0-i followed in company with [[his]775-his father aunt]3682-his aunt and [[his]775-his father child]5632-his child . The wound was not dangerous . [He]5433-baby was shot in the side somewhere , but the ball injured no vital part . [We]5980-we thought all would be well . Oh ! how sick [I]0-i am of theories , and [Systems]330-systems , and the pretensions of [men]761-men ! There was [[his]775-his father son]772-his son lying all but dead , and [the man]644-the man was still unconvinced of the folly [he]644-the man had been guilty of . [I]0-i could hardly bear the sight of [his]644-the man composure . [I]0-i shall hate the name of Science till the day [I]0-i die . Give [me]0-i nothing but [commonplace unpretending people]5991-commonplace unpretending people ! " [They]5991-commonplace unpretending people were at [a wretched French cabaret]10013-a wretched french cabaret , smelling vilely , where [we]5980-we still remain , and [the people]6565-the people try as much as [they]6565-the people can do to compensate for [our]5980-we discomforts by [their]6565-the people kindness . [The French poor people]10015-the french poor people are very considerate where [they]10015-the french poor people see suffering . [I]9769-poor man will say that for [them]10015-the french poor people . [The doctors]6982-the doctors had not allowed [[his]644-the man poor [Lucy]132-lucy]10017-his poor lucy to go near [him]644-the man . [She]132-lucy sat outside [his]644-the man door , and [none of [us]5980-we]10018-none of us dared disturb [her]132-lucy . That was a sight for [Science]398-science . [[His]644-the man father]775-his father and [myself]9769-poor man , and [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry , were [the only ones permitted to wait on [him]644-the man]10020-the only ones permitted to wait on him , and whenever [we]5980-we came out , there [she]132-lucy sat , not speaking a word for [she]132-lucy had been told it would endanger [his]644-the man life but [she]132-lucy looked such awful eagerness . [She]132-lucy had the sort of eye [I]9769-poor man fancy [mad persons]10021-mad persons have . [I]9769-poor man was sure [her]132-lucy reason was going . [We]5980-we did everything [we]5980-we could think of to comfort [her]132-lucy . A bed was made up for [her]132-lucy and [her]132-lucy meals were brought to [her]132-lucy [there]6062-there . Of course there was no getting [her]132-lucy to eat . What do [you]10023-you suppose [his]644-the man alarm was fixed on ? [He]644-the man absolutely said to [me]9769-poor man but [I]9769-poor man have not patience to repeat [his]644-the man words . [He]644-the man thought [her]132-lucy to blame for not commanding [herself]132-lucy for the sake of [her]132-lucy maternal duties . [He]644-the man had absolutely an idea of insisting that [she]132-lucy should make an effort to suckle [the child]1104-the child . [I]9769-poor man shall love that [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry to the end of [my]9769-poor man days . [I]9769-poor man really believe [she]489-mrs. berry has twice the sense of any of [us]10025-us Science and all . [She]489-mrs. berry asked [him]644-the man plainly if [he]644-the man wished to poison [the child]1104-the child , and then [he]644-the man gave way , but with a bad grace . "[9769-poor man] [Poor man]9769-poor man ! perhaps [I]0-i am hard on [him]9769-poor man . [I]0-i remember that [you]5993-you said [Richard]489-mrs. berry had done wrong . Yes ; well , that may be . But [[his]9769-poor man father]775-his father eclipsed [his]775-his father wrong in a greater wrong a crime , or quite as bad ; for if [he]775-his father deceived [himself]775-his father in the belief that [he]775-his father was acting righteously in [separating husband]5995-separating husband and [wife]3539-wife , and exposing [[his]775-his father son]772-his son as [he]775-his father did , [I]0-i can only say that there are some who are worse than [people who deliberately commit crimes]5998-people who deliberately commit crimes . No doubt [Science]398-science will benefit by it . [They]5999-they kill little animals for the sake of Science . " [We]10027-we have with [us]10027-we [Doctor Bairam]322-doctor bairam , and [a French physician from [Dieppe]126-dieppe]10028-a french physician from dieppe , [a very skilful man]10029-a very skilful man . It was [he]10029-a very skilful man who told [us]10027-we where the real danger lay . [We]10027-we thought all would be well . A week had passed , and no fever supervened . [We]10027-we told [Richard]489-mrs. berry that [[his]10029-a very skilful man wife]612-his wife was coming to [him]10029-a very skilful man , and [he]10029-a very skilful man could bear to hear it . [I]6000-he went to [her]612-his wife and began to circumlocute , thinking [she]612-his wife listened [she]612-his wife had the same eager look . When [I]6000-he told [her]612-his wife [she]612-his wife might go in with [me]6000-he to see [[her]612-his wife dear husband]9024-her dear husband , [her]612-his wife features did not change . [M. Despres]594-m. despres , who held [her]612-his wife pulse at the time , told [me]6000-he , in a whisper , it was cerebral fever brain fever coming on . [We]10027-we have talked of [her]612-his wife since . [I]6000-he noticed that though [she]612-his wife did not seem to understand [me]6000-he , [her]612-his wife bosom heaved , and [she]612-his wife appeared to be trying to repress it , and choke something . [I]6000-he am sure now , from what [I]6000-he know of [her]612-his wife character , that [she]612-his wife even in the approaches of delirium was preventing [herself]612-his wife from crying out . [Her]612-his wife last hold of reason was a thought for [Richard]489-mrs. berry . It was against [a creature like this]10032-a creature like this that [we]10027-we plotted ! [I]6000-he have the comfort of knowing that [I]6000-he did [my]6000-he share in helping to destroy [her]612-his wife . Had [she]612-his wife seen [[her]612-his wife husband]1653-her husband a day or two before but no ! there was a new System to interdict that ! Or had [she]612-his wife not so violently controlled [her]612-his wife nature as [she]612-his wife did , [I]6000-he believe [she]612-his wife might have been saved . "[6000-he] [He]6000-he said once of [a man]1294-a man , that [his]6000-he conscience was a coxcomb . Will [you]6002-you believe that when [he]6000-he saw [[his]6000-he son]772-his son 's wife poor victim ! lying delirious , [he]6000-he could not even then see [his]6000-he error . [You]6002-you said [he]6000-he wished to take [Providence]200-providence out of [God]176-god 's hands . [His]6000-he mad self - deceit would not leave [him]6000-he . [I]0-i am positive , that while [he]6000-he was standing over [her]6004-her , [he]6000-he was blaming [her]6004-her for not having considered [the child]1104-the child . Indeed [he]6000-he made a remark to [me]0-i that it was unfortunate ' disastrous , ' [I]0-i think [he]6000-he said that [the child]1104-the child should have to be fed by hand . [I]0-i dare say it is . All [I]0-i pray is that [this young child]6007-this young child may be saved from [him]6000-he . [I]0-i can not bear to see [him]6000-he look on it . [He]6000-he does not spare [himself]6000-he bodily fatigue but what is that ? that is the vulgarest form of love . [I]0-i know what [you]6008-you will say . [You]6008-you will say [I]0-i have lost all charity , and [I]0-i have . But [I]0-i should not feel so , [Austin]186-richard , if [I]0-i could be quite sure that [he]6000-he is [an altered man]6009-an altered man even now the blow has struck [him]6000-he . [He]6000-he is reserved and simple in [his]6000-he speech , and [his]6000-he grief is evident , but [I]0-i have doubts . [He]6000-he heard [her]6010-her while [she]6010-her was senseless call [him]6000-he cruel and harsh , and cry that [she]6010-her had suffered , and [I]0-i saw then [his]6000-he mouth contract as if [he]6000-he had been touched . Perhaps , when [he]6000-he thinks , [his]6000-he mind will be clearer , but what [he]6000-he has done can not be undone . [I]0-i do not imagine [he]6000-he will abuse [women]738-women any more . [The doctor]2151-the doctor called [her]6010-her a ' forte et belle jeune femme : ' and [he]2151-the doctor said [she]6010-her was as noble a soul as ever [God]176-god moulded clay upon . [A noble soul ' forte et belle]6013-a noble soul ' forte et belle ! ' [She]6010-her lies [upstairs]3335-upstairs . If [he]6000-he can look on [her]6010-her and not see [his]6000-he sin , [I]0-i almost fear [God]176-god will never enlighten [him]6000-he . " [She]6010-her died five days after [she]6010-her had been removed . The shock had utterly deranged [her]6010-her . [I]176-god was with [her]6010-her . [She]6010-her died very quietly , breathing [her]6010-her last breath without pain asking for [no one]731-no one a death [I]176-god should like to die . "[176-god] [Her]6010-her cries at one time were dreadfully loud . [She]6010-her screamed that [she]6010-her was ' drowning in fire , ' and that [[her]6010-her husband]1653-her husband would not come to [her]6010-her to save [her]6010-her . [We]6016-we deadened the sound as much as [we]6016-we could , but it was impossible to prevent [Richard]186-richard from hearing . [He]186-richard knew [her]6010-her voice , and it produced an effect like fever on [him]186-richard . Whenever [she]6010-her called [he]186-richard answered . [You]6017-you could not hear [them]6018-them without weeping . [Mrs. Berry]489-mrs. berry sat with [her]6010-her , and [I]0-i sat with [him]186-richard , and [[his]186-richard father]775-his father moved from one to the other . " But the trial for [us]6016-we came when [she]6010-her was gone . How to communicate it to [Richard]489-mrs. berry or whether to do so at all ! [[His]186-richard father]775-his father consulted with [us]6016-we . [We]6016-we were quite decided that it would be madness to breathe it while [he]186-richard was in that state . [I]0-i can admit now as things have turned out [we]6016-we were wrong . [[His]186-richard father]775-his father left [us]6016-we [I]0-i believe [he]775-his father spent the time in prayer and then leaning on [me]0-i , [he]775-his father went to [Richard]489-mrs. berry , and said in so many words , that [his]186-richard Lucy was no more . [I]0-i thought it must kill [him]775-his father . [He]775-his father listened , and smiled . [I]0-i never saw a smile so sweet and so sad . [He]775-his father said [he]775-his father had seen [her]489-mrs. berry die , as if [he]775-his father had passed through [his]775-his father suffering a long time ago . [He]775-his father shut [his]775-his father eyes . [I]0-i could see by the motion of [his]775-his father eyeballs up that [he]775-his father was straining [his]775-his father sight to some inner heaven . [I]0-i can not go on . "[0-i] [I]0-i think [Richard]489-mrs. berry is safe . Had [we]6020-we postponed the tidings , till [he]6021-he came to [his]6021-he clear senses , it must have killed [him]6021-he . [[His]6021-he father]775-his father was right for once , then . But if [he]775-his father has saved [[his]775-his father son]772-his son 's body , [he]775-his father has given the death - blow to [his]6021-he heart . [Richard]489-mrs. berry will never be what [he]6021-he promised . " A letter found on [his]6021-he clothes tells [us]6020-we the origin of the quarrel . [I]6021-he have had an interview with [Lord M.]595-lord m. this morning . [I]6021-he can not say [I]6021-he think [him]6021-he exactly to blame : [Richard]489-mrs. berry forced [him]6021-he to fight . At least [I]6021-he do not select [him]6021-he the foremost for blame . [He]6021-he was deeply and sincerely affected by the calamity [he]6021-he has caused . Alas ! [he]6021-he was only [an instrument]10037-an instrument . [[Your]772-his son poor aunt]10038-your poor aunt is utterly prostrate and talks strange things of [[her]10038-your poor aunt daughter]1755-her daughter 's death . [She]10038-your poor aunt is only happy in drudging . [Dr. Bairam]389-dr. bairam says [we]6024-we must under any circumstances keep [her]10038-your poor aunt employed . Whilst [she]10038-your poor aunt is doing something , [she]10038-your poor aunt can chat freely , but the moment [her]10038-your poor aunt hands are not occupied [she]10038-your poor aunt gives [me]6021-he an idea that [she]10038-your poor aunt is going into a fit . "[6021-he] [We]6024-we expect [[the dear child]6025-the dear child 's uncle]6026-the dear child 's uncle to - day . [Mr. Thompson]158-ripton is [here]6225-here . [I]0-i have taken [him]158-ripton [upstairs]3335-upstairs to look at [her]6025-the dear child . [That poor young man]6029-that poor young man has a true heart . " Come at once . [You]10040-you will not be in time to see [her]6025-the dear child . [She]6025-the dear child will lie at [Raynham]3-raynham . If [you]10040-you could [you]10040-you would see [an angel]7683-an angel . [He]7683-an angel sits by [her]6025-the dear child side for hours . [I]6030-you can give [you]10040-you no description of [her]6025-the dear child beauty . "[6030-you] [You]6030-you will not delay , [I]0-i know , [dear Austin]186-richard , and [I]0-i want [you]6030-you , for [your]6030-you presence will make [me]0-i more charitable than [I]0-i find it possible to be . Have [you]6030-you noticed the expression in the eyes of [blind men]6031-blind men ? That is just how [Richard]186-richard looks , as [he]186-richard lies there silent in [his]186-richard bed striving to image [her]6032-her on [his]186-richard brain . " [THE END]6033-the end